A dreaded root canal from years ago had to be readdressed. This was my first encounter away from…read morethe legacy town Entodontics I'd been to previously. I met with Dr Howard Kang two weeks ago and today the deed was done! My second one on this tooth! The professionalism and nurturing care was excellent and exhibited by the wonderful staff. Oops! Forgot to take pictures! lol.

I came in for a same-day referral for a root canal that needed to be done immediately. I have not…read morehad one in probably 20+ years, because I am very hesitant as I had one get infected. In consultation with Dr. Shaik, who sincerely listened to my concerns, we decided this was the very best option. I was shocked that he did it quite quickly, with very little pain (just the numbing shots). Dr. Shaik and Aunty Lei made the whole experience pleasant, if I can say? I don't usually expect that to be said of any dental visit, much less a root canal! Aunty Lei even wrapped me nicely in a blanket because I got cold. And now one day later, I have not experienced any post pain or swelling. Great job and I highly recommend them. OOPS!! I just noticed, this is for their Kailua office. I will copy and paste to the Honolulu office review, too.

Dr. Matt Hoshino was AWESOME. I've had a lot of dental work done, I've seen a lot of…read moredentist/specialists, and he stands out. He was honest, calm, thorough, and talked me through options. His recommendations were made in my best interest, and not necessarily in the interest of the business. I am in the medical field myself, and left very impressed. His staff from front to back was also amazing. If I ever do need to get my root canal, I will be back here in a heart beat.

I had an overall very pleasant experience. Everyone seemed friendly. The entire process was…read morecomfortable. Highly recommend if you are being referred to them.

Dr. Joe is amazing. I was terrified and panicked about my root canal. He assured me with great…read morekindness and care that all would be fine and I shouldn't worry and he was right!! He and his assistant work seamlessly through exact and efficient communication. It was as though they had rehearsed the process millions of times. Dr. Joe uses state of the art equipment and technology. The procedure went quickly and flawlessly. Hopefully, I won't need another root canal but if I do, I will make an appointment with Dr. Joe and his team.

Dr. Joe has done two of my root canals (the 2nd of which was just done today). Fortunately the 2…read morewere years in between but I remember the excellent job he did with the first. So much so when I needed the second, I was willing to wait weeks til something opened up. It was a good experience (if you can call it that) from start to finish. It's located in the MacDonald's building on Beretania. Dr. Joe explained what he was doing every step of the way and made sure I was numbed up and comfortable. He even told me what to expect with the local anesthetic. And the procedure chair is memory foam! Most comfortable dental chair I've sat in :) Root canal done in 1 1/2 hour- totally painless. I don't always have root canals but when I do, I use Dr. Jason Joe.

Great customer service. They automatically talk to you like your family. Mind you I'm a first time…read morepatient. Doctors are so thorough...and hands aren't heavy why cleaning my teeth!!!

Truth is, Dr.Lum is a credit to his profession, sincere, kind, professional and his staff the same…read more Rarely do you find such compassion and I will have all future dental done here...I am a very picky person and they exceeded my expectations....

Through the years, I felt abused and traumatized by previous dentists, who would take out their…read morelife frustrations while manhandling me with sudden thrusting, bone-hitting, excruciatingly painful anestesia injections. Then I was blessed to experience Dr. Ho's special technique, in which he uses a special angle or ideal pressure or magic to deliver the injection so that it almost feels pleasant. That coupled with the time Dr. Ho's Office Manager, Char, pointed out how timing certain dental procedures to coincide with insurance coverage renewal would save me over a thousand dollars, made me feel so lucky to have been accepted as a patient. And when considering the unbelievable courtesy and warm professionalism of the rest of his staff, I'm sorry for being reluctant to write an honest review until now. Just being selfish.

I'm sure this doctor is a superior dentist but I definitely felt uninvited on my 2nd call to try…read moreand reschedule an appointment. And when I tried to reschedule they did everything to not schedule me in, first they tried pushing me 2 months out hoping I'd just say no, but when I accepted to their surprise, they quickly changed doctors to some other doctor I don't even know, then when I asked for Dr Ho, suddenly he became unavailable... it's just too obvious come on now.. On my first visit Dr Ho didn't even greet me or just say Hi. I was a business owner for 12 years and that's definitely not how I treated my clients. I'm not a number, I'm a human being who is reaching out to get help from a doctor who apparently won't even talk to you if you don't have your X rays done.. what is this a military boot camp come on? Saying hello only takes less than a minute and if it's not in your heart to give another human being just 1 minute of your time then I definitely think you shouldn't be working on my teeth. I feel this office prioritizes money & time over wanting to genuinely help people. So much for this referral, congratulations on you being the best dentist in town I'll look elsewhere.

Dr. Munley and his staff are top notch!! If I could give this office 10 starts, I would in a…read moreheartbeat. Dr. Munley is absolutely wonderful and really cares about his patients. He has the best medical bed side manner and guides you through the root canal process. He even called me the next day to check on me, how AWESOME is that!?? Thanks, Dr. Munley!

If you are terrified of root canals, like I was...then this is the place to come to! I've heard of…read moresuch horrible experiences of root canals that when I found out that I needed one I dreaded it so much. But I was in excruciating pain & my cheek was throbbing. My dentist said it would only get worse, so he referred me to Endo Specialists. I called and they were able to bring me in right a away, that day. I called around 9am and was able to get an emergency appointment at 12. My specialist was Dr. Patrick Munley. He made me feel at ease and attempted to calm my worries. He explained the whole procedure to me before hand. Even with the numbing injection, which is the supposedly the sorest/hardest part of the procedure, I didn't feel a thing, because of the way he did it. He put pressure with his hand in the area of where the needle went so you felt pressure more than the needle itself. The root canal itself took about an hour, but I didn't feel feel a thing. He allows you to stop if you need to, and tells u what they are doing and keeps you in the loop of how much time you have left. I was so shocked and relieved how easy the whole procedure was. All these horror stories of root canals, and my experience was a breeze! He offered his business card and written cell phone number in case I had any questions during non office hours. He called me the next day as well, as a courtesy follow up, to ask how I was doing and if I had any other questions - I don't know how much Dr's now days take the time to call their patients. If you are in dire need of an important/emergency dental procedure, I would highly recommend their office!

"You Cannot Alter Your Fate. However, You Can Rise to Meet It." - Princess Mononoke…read more Dr. Ueda reminds me of my uncle from a bygone era. He's not about squeezing in every human body into a can of sardines, instead he will screen you first, see what you need, and if he connects with your chi... If you're lucky enough to be a patient of Dr. Ueda you'll find a man who speaks softly, but has lived three lifetimes. I find it refreshing to have a dentist that shares my stories of travels around the world and life itself. If you knew about Dr. Ueda's journey and how he's here you'd probably admire him three-fold. He's a survivor, like I am, but it's best to live and not dwell. 10-stars for talk on Lady Sumo to Om living. I'm currently in America to take care of all my medical and dental needs and why not polish my grill before I fly back to Japan on my continued travels. Dr. Ueda is located in the Public Radio building (2nd floor) just across of Don Quijote on Kaheka in Honolulu. Parking is free in his private stalls "Dr. Ueda Parking" just up the ramp. Entering the building you'll probably notice a vending machine and a hallway that reminds one of Intermediate school bungalows. Narrow and eerie lol. Just follow the signs to his office and before entering you'll see an original Yoshitoshi Mori (森 義利) framed woodblock print. As a historian and art major I noticed the bold artwork. Upon entering you'll probably be greeted by Dr. Ueda himself. As of this writing he has no receptionist or employees. Dr. Ueda does it all. Rest assured if you have insurance he'll explain everything before you sign off. And if you're curious Dr. speaks English and fluent in Japanese and French! I came in for X-rays, general cleaning, and polishing! Long overdue as my last "teeth maintenance" was at UCSF in San Francisco early in 2022. The good news is that my grill is structurally sound... so yes, I can mogu mogu and enjoy all the good foods that life has to offer - just avoid too much sugar and brush or rinse after all meals! It's nice to be reminded by a respected dentist how it's important to flush out what goes in! As I shake my head in agreement like Eric the kid! :D It's rare to find a dentist that will explain everything he's doing and not be in such a rush with "next!" You get that Dr. Ueda truly cares about your well being. I truly enjoyed chatting, or as locals say "talking story", with a man of the world. We even watched an episode of Lady Sumo on NHK-TV and discussed it lol. You just don't have dental encounters like this anymore... a positive experience that left me smiling 'til next time! Please follow my journey on IG: @eric_travel_guru

Iʻve been with Dr. Ueda for a number of years. He is a patient and knowledgable professional. My…read moreelderly mother liked coming to Dr. Ueda. I like his thorough and efficient cleaning sessions with him.

John Oka has been my go to for many years. I have had phenomenal services provided. Must have a…read moreDental Professional.

As a kid, I never looked forward to seeing a dentist. As an adult, different story. The team at Oka…read moreFamily Denistry are awesome. Friendly, respectful, competent, comfortable, educational, and overall great experience every time I go. I have nothing but good things to say. This last visit as I sat in my chair for a cleaning and exam, I noticed how jovial every cubicle in that office was, nothing but smiles and laughter. I love Dr Oka and the entire Team

-I had a dental emergency in the middle of the night and needed an emergency root canal…read more -First thing in the morning I was able to ask for assistance and the office was able to get me seen that same-day and do the full root canal procedure right before the major thanksgiving holiday. I do not know what I would have done if they were not able to help me. They did a great job and I would 100% go here again if I needed to!

Never thought I'd ever have to get a dental procedure done but so glad I got a referral for this…read moreplace. They are so thorough. Dr. Yorita talked me through the whole process before we did the procedure. She is very knowledgeable of what she does and highly recommend. I wish I got the name of her assistant because she was great, too. From the moment I entered the office to when I was done, they were all very nice. Great customer service. Thank you Aloha Endodontics!

I had such a terrible experience with my longtime dentist's office. What started as a routine…read morecleaning turned into being told I needed two root canals after mentioning that one tooth hurt slightly when flossing. I take very good care of my teeth, so I was shocked by the diagnosis and price it would be. I spoke with a friend later that day, who suggested I get a second opinion from an endodontist before moving forward with such invasive and expensive dental work. I was able to schedule an appointment with Island Endodontics fairly quickly, and I'm so glad I did. The office was easy to find, had convenient parking, and was located in a beautiful building. Everything was extremely clean, modern, and equipped with what appeared to be the latest technology, not what I was used to seeing at my previous dentist's office! The staff was welcoming, friendly, and professional from the moment I arrived. Dr. Noz took the time to listen to my recent experience, reviewed my X-rays, and examined my teeth. He discovered that the tooth I was concerned about actually had a crack from an old filling. He even mentioned that recommending a root canal after just one test seemed like a significant jump for this particular issue. Although he doesn't typically perform fillings, he was kind enough to help me with this one and also provided referrals to other dentists he trusts. Within a few weeks, the filling was repaired, and I can happily say that it completely resolved the discomfort I was experiencing. Dr. Noz was honest, thorough, and genuinely cared about finding the correct solution rather than recommending unnecessary treatment. That's exactly the kind of integrity you hope to find in a medical professional. I hope I never need to see an endodontist again, but if I do, I will absolutely return to Dr. Noz and his outstanding team at Island Endodontics. Mahalo for everything!!!

I had a lingering headache for 10 years on the side where a Root Canal had been done. I was…read morereferred by Dr. Nip of Dental Day spa to see Dr. Noz Yamauchi of Island EndOdontics. Dr. Noz Yamauchi used some amazing 3D Scanning technology that not only showed infection under my tooth but clearly displayed an almost 1/2 inch gap where my bone had deteriorated. 6 months later I am still pain free and can't wait to see him in 6 more months to see how much of the bone has grown back! Amazing staff, amazing office and amazing Dr. Noz Yamauchi!