Dr Sagawa has totally changed my fear about going to the dentist. I went to his office on an…read moreemergency basis, and I sure wasn't expecting such a good experience due to my previous experiences going to the dentist. NO PAIN, thank you for restoring my faith in going to have my teeth work on I am looking forward to my next visit. and perhaps years to come everything about his practice is a well above 5-star office staff is amazing and have a good vibe their service is top notch I left his office one happy camper.

Dr Kevin and his staff are really nice and personable. I would recommend him to anyone looking for…read morenew or want to switch dental practices. I switched and wished I did it sooner!

I'm sure he's a great dentist. I was just referred by a colleague of his on Oahu. His receptionist…read morelaughed and said no new patients. I told her I had a quick emergency she didn't inquire what the emergency was, she said they already had 3 emergencies they were trying to fit in. Didn't offer any help or suggestions. No Aloha no kindness. I'm sure Dr Igawa will talk to his colleague at the dental school at some point and hear how people are treated on the phone. It's sad.

My husband and I were vacationing on the island when he had a temporary crown fall off and we…read moreabsolutely could not get it back on. Of course it happens on a Saturday and not many dental offices are open. And the ones that were, refused to help. Seriously. No one. We had the crown, we even had the glue. We just couldn't get the angle right (upper molar) to get it in place. We figured it would take a dentist less than five minutes to get it back in place. But no one was willing. Except for Dr. Igawa. Everyone in his office was extremely kind and very helpful. They saved our vacation since the sensitivity made eating and drinking very difficult. And we wouldn't be going home for another week! If we lived here, Dr. Igawa would be our dentist. He's a thorough and very kind doctor and has an outstanding and friendly staff!

The entire staff was so professional and a pleasure to work with. The office was immaculate with…read morestate-of-the-art equipment and I was very impressed. Dr. Benjamin Rotwein explained thoroughly the procedure to be done (tooth extraction, bone graft and implant) and offered options as well as recommendations. I received very good before, during, and after surgery care instructions. After the surgery, Dr. Rotwein called me later in the evening to check how I was doing and if I had any questions and gave me his cell number just in case. Thumbs up to all involved. Mahalo to Big Island Oral Surgery for taking such good care of me.

I have had three dental surgeries for implants in Hilo. Dr Rowein is better than all the rest…read morecombined!! Probably the best in the state.

Told the staff I had anxiety about dental work upon scheduling. Nobody seemed to care about that…read more Especially the doctor, who shamed me for what he believed to be a lack of effort on my end. Doctor was incredibly rude, not one ounce of kindness was given to me. This was like 5 years ago and I am still haunted by it. If you have any anxiety involving dental work or need a deep cleaning, DO NOT go here.

We had an appointment six weeks ago. The experience was not great but also not bad and X-rays were…read moretaken. We were given some options after the visit but we have since left five telephone messages to follow up and gotten no response in all this time. Disappointing and we won't be coming back.

I moved to Hilo for work and was going back and forth to Oahu to see my previous dentist. This got…read moreto be expensive and then COVID hit, which made it impossible. After asking around, I was referred to Dr. Leong. I wish I had known about him sooner. He and his staff are kind, patient, non-judgmental and always happy to see you. I am not a person who is afraid of the dentist but I know that some people are. They are very gentle and will tell you as things are happening. I have tori mandibularis (bones growing under the tongue and the top of my mouth), which makes x-rays painful. They were such pros in doing the x-rays with the bitewings that there was no discomfort or pain. They accept most insurance and copayments are minimal. It is easy to schedule, cancel or reschedule or appointments. I highly recommend this dental practice to anyone.

I had an oral infection emergency, which my PCP would not assist me with antibiotics, and I had no…read moredentist as yet. I phoned Dr. Leong's office and he got me in very quickly. He did prescribe the antibiotics to eliminate my infection before my first actual dental care visit. His staff are very friendly and cooperative, going out of their way to assist me with an insurance set back. The staff, as I witnessed, were very conscientious with disinfecting and taking Covid-19 precautions. Dr. Leong is now my permanent dentist. He is efficient, gentle, and caring of my pain threshold. I am a finicky shopper or products and services. Dr. Leong gets two thumbs up and I highly recommend him.

Dr Cantori is fantastic. She is the most gentle, caring dentist I've ever experiencedread more

The female dentist Heather Cantori should be disbarred! Purposely damaged my teeth so she could…read morebill my dental insurance to repair. I noticed immediately her disgraceful tactics and went to the Bay Clinic Dental clinic on Kilauea for assistance. Premier Dental should be closed down!

I went to Hawaii Family Dental (Hilo - Waiākea Villas) for a dental implant. They made me come in…read morefour times--exam, upper-teeth cleaning, lower-teeth cleaning--before even discussing the implant, which they quoted at $36,000. They also wanted to numb my gums unnecessarily and did extra x-rays. When I later went to Kea'au Family Dental, my insurance did not cover the extra x-rays, and I had to pay $120 out of pocket. I also had to pay a neighbor four separate times to drive me there and back. At Kea'au Family Dental, the exam and cleaning were completed in one visit. This experience felt like over-treatment and unnecessary expenses. Sharing to help others make an informed choice.

My whole family have been seen there for regular dental care and orthodontics at the Waiakea Villas…read morelocation. While I love the hygienist Adam, the front desk staff is not welcoming or helpful. During the most recent cleaning appt. we were informed that we had to pay $50 fee for broken appt. before we could be seen. The only appt. that we didn't show up to, we had called and informed them that we cannot make it on time and instead of being late, they said it was not a problem to reschedule. We waited 3 months for this rescheduled appt. to be told that we owed a fee! They also stated they didn't have time to talk to us about it and there was no record of "Rescheduling within 48 hrs" and we could either pay or not be seen. This is the way regular patients are treated when the business is aware that there are not many options on island to switch dental care to. Extremely disappointed! I'll be using their services only until I secure another provider!

I recently needed some crowns. His treatment strategy saved me several hundred (more than $1000)…read moredollars. Also, his appointments are consistently on time.

From the owner: Call today to schedule an appointment for a healthy, radiant smile for families and other cosmetic…read moreneeds from Cory Wakano DDS.

I'm one of those types that actually likes going the dentist. I've had many different experiences…read moreover the years-- a mix of good, neutral and bad, so I've been impressed with the consistency of good work at Takata Dental. All of the front office staff, dental assistants and hygienists are warm and friendly. Doctor is very clear, asks if you have questions/concerns. I've always felt comfortable and welcome by everyone. A few tips though-- be punctual as they are strict with that. Getting on the schedule can be tough at first, it will likely take more than 6 months. But once you are seen initially, you can generally schedule cleanings every 6 months.

I have contacted the scheduling/receptionist of this particular office and I was not provided the…read moreCare that I was hoping for. I am trying to schedule an appointment for my kids on a day that works for my husband and I busy schedule. You have a Receptionist (Esther) whom does not take into consideration of changes and bypasses Rescheduling my kids to keep them on your scheduke for their Dental Treatment. My issue has NOT been resolved and your receptionist (Esther) likes to Disrespect and bypass the task that she was supposed to do. Esther has horrible customer service while providing care and respect to certain patients time, especially when she was advised of the changes of when we are available. Horrible experience while scheduling my appointment because Per Esther- I will inform my Dental Provider and see if he is willing to do the procedure on a saturday." That was not done and should not have taken Esther all day to provide a logical answer. She did not do what was mentioned to me at 07:45am HST yesterday 09/02/2025. You have a Disrespectful receptionist handling your scheduling of appointments that initially Refused to Reschedule after being told about changes to our schedule during the week. Esther needs to work on figuring out a solution that is best for Bother Provider/Patient. She did not do neither and was Quick to just cancel the appointment. I still have not been transferred to the Manager. Is this the type of Customer Service I have to experience when I schedule an appointment for my kids Dental Treatment?

Dr. Chong does exceptional work. The staff is very personal and attentive. I'm extremely pleased…read morewith the crown I received. Highly recommended!

Best dentist in Hilo! Friendly staff, fast, efficient, and only recommends what you need. Great for…read morekids and adults!