I wish he could be my dentist. Such a good experience here. Their experience with children shines! read more

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We are a military family so we have experienced quite a few dentists in many locations, but we will be devastated when the time comes that we have to move away from Dr. Uchida because he is absolutely the best! My three children all look forward to their visits (I've never been able to say that before). The experience is so different from any other office we've visited; every visit is peaceful and the rapport Dr. Uchida establishes with all his little patients is a delight to watch. One of my sons is autistic and has always dreaded going to the dentist before but he doesn't mind his visits here in the least because Dr. Uchida is so gentle and it's much easier for my son to relax when he can't hear other children fussing or tools making loud noises in other rooms. Very thankful to have found this wonderful office! read more

I can't say enough positive things about Dr. Uchida and this office. I'm very particular and have high standards about dental methods used, how my kids are handled, cleanliness, professionalism, etc., being a healthcare professional as well. Having had experiences with different dental offices on the island, this by far has been the best experience. I wish he could be my dentist, as well! The office is small and clean and organized. They are not a huge patient pumping establishment that wants to push lots of unnecessary services for max reimbursement. Dr. Uchida speaks to my kids as individuals that are involved and responsible for their dental care, which I appreciate. He also explains to me, the parent, honest assessment and also options. Not like some other dentists that will only give you what they think and no other patient factors considered. The appointments are limited; however, understandable and appreciated, given Dr. Uchida's credentials and work in rural communities. The support staff are always willing to work with my weird schedule and requests. I see this as more of a high quality, personal, boutique dental experience/relationship. read more

$250 quote plus 25% charge for not paying cash - all for an infant examination of 8 front teeth. BIG YIKES! Needless to say I found another dentist who charges $100 for the same service. So happy yelp exists to expose this gross gouging. Calling around saved me at least $212.50! read more

Thank you Dr Gavin Uchida, You're a Life Saver! My son cracked his tooth and we were told by another Childrens dentist we wouldn't be seen till Thursday. I was shocked to hear from Dr Gavin on his day off! He told me to bring my son in, and within 5mins we knew he had to have his tooth extracted. My son's happy and pain free and I'm super Impressed by such great service!! Would totally recommend him to anyone! Note: this was only our 2nd visit! read more

Blue Whale - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Dr. Uchida's office is very clean, welcoming, and well maintained. His Kaimuki office is located on the second floor inside the Waialae Building. They provide validated parking in the secure parking lot under the building. I appreciate the fact that he doesn't pack his schedule with patients (even before Covid-19) so you never feel rushed and are able to receive the attention and care you need. I noticed that his office does not have any TVs. I feel that this allows you to have a more personal experience and helps you develop a trusting patient-dentist relationship. It also lets you maintain clear communication with Dr. Uchida without distractions during your visit. Another awesome thing I noticed was that he offers bamboo toothbrushes instead of plastic! An environmentally conscious dental office is a big plus for me. While often times dental visits can be associated with feelings of anxiety, fear, and stress, a visit with Dr. Uchida is everything but that. He is very patient and will thoroughly answer any questions or concerns you might have. He is a big believer in preventative oral health care. He is very involved in the dental community in Hawai'i and also finds time to volunteer in non-profit and federal government humanitarian dental missions in rural locations overseas. I suggest taking the time to read through their website before your first visit. There is a useful section where he discusses the role of parents in various dental appointments. Dr. Uchida also discusses his thoughts and approach on certain procedures such as the usage of fluoride and nitrous oxide. It clearly states that he will respect your preferences but it helps to know beforehand his opinion on certain topics and his expectations from parents in order to provide the best care for your child. I can recommend Dr. Uchida to my friends and family with confidence! read more

Extremely gentle with my autistic son who enjoyed his dental visit so much, which is rare! Dr. Uchida knew exactly how to use a soft calm voice to get my son to listen to all his requests, without resistance. I was amazed! He's never this easy, but Dr. Uchida worked his magic! Highly recommend!! read more

Dr. Gavin is an excellent dentist with a bedside manner that our kids (and their parents) love! He and his staff are very professional and he gives clear feedback on the progress of our kids' teeth. He also offers clear recommendations on how we can keep their teeth and palates healthy. Mahalo! read more

Hallelujah I finally found the perfect dentist for my kids! I had a great general dentist who worked on a lot of children back in Cali but was sad when I found out there was nobody like him on Oahu, let alone all of Hawaii. But now my search is officially over because Dr. Gavin Uchida is the perfect and best children's dentist in Honolulu, no he's actually the best pediatric dentist in all of Hawaii! First, he offers a free meet and greet meeting where we all had a chance to meet him and check out the office. His office is super clean and is filled with lots of fun things for kids to play with. He answered all my questions and did not freak out when I told him I prefer no fluoride for my kids. All pediatric dentists I've met in the past would try to lecture me when I mentioned that but not Dr. Gavin. He has options for those who avoid fluoride for whatever reasons and will happily support you and your wishes. My kids had a blast with him. He spoke at my son's elementary school and the kids had such a great time he couldn't wait to see Dr. Gavin. He really knows how to interact with children and even has a child psychologist available to help kids who may need additional help to overcome fears to get dental treatment. I've never ever heard of this option before, it's an incredible service. I'm a tough parent for a kid's dentist to work with because I also prefer minimally invasive techniques for my kids. Again, a perfect match here. Dr. Gavin always tries to minimize tooth removal and does not use amalgams. He's a mercury free dentist which is a must when working with little children. I'm glad to know that he can do ceramic fillings for my kids if they need them. And he also went over some great homecare tips and education on healthy diets. His holistic approach is exactly what we and I think other parents will really love. If you're looking for the very best children's dentist for your kids, give Dr. Gavin Uchida a try at his complimentary meet and greet appointment, I'm sure you'll gladly send your kids to him. read more

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Dr. Gavin Uchida is an excellent dentist that helps children (and parents) feel comfortable with dental care, even for very young children. He and his team are kind and really care about providing quality care in a quiet, family-friendly environment. The office is inviting for children and Dr. Gavin uses state of the art technology for less invasive x-rays and exams. We have had only positive experiences at Blue Whale and I trust that he really cares about his patients. My kids have seen him many times over the years for special visits due to injury and he is super responsive! My kids look forward to dental visits with Dr. Gavin (which was not our experience with other dentists). I would give him 10 stars if I could. Hooray for Blue Whale! read more

Blue whale Pediatric Dentistry is a place where families are greeted in a friendly atmosphere.they book one family at a time so you won't bump into others during your appointment. Very private. From the moment you walk in the door, you will be welcomed by a caring staff in a relaxed, stress-free environment where you and your child can feel at ease. Dr. Gavin Uchida is amazing . He will go over each step and explain in details what to expect. He will let you stay in the room with your child. He will use non toxic and non invasive treatment options. He is the most gentle dentist I've met. ( and I've seen a lot, more then 20 total in Hawaii and Oregon) Dr. Gavin will guide you to stay calm throughout the treatment and will reassure you your child is in good hands. I flew over from Maui for my 4 years old daughter's dental surgery . The whole experience was amazing I was very nervous and he helped me stay focused on supporting my daughter. I'm very pleased with him and his team. Thank you so much for everything. I'm forever grateful We will be back soon. Mahalo from the Asuncion Ohana read more

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Dr Gavin provides first class service. If your child has an issues, see him, I wouldn't go anywhere else.

We love Doctor Gavin and the staff at Blue Whale! So happy that we decided to come here. It's conveniently located on Waialae Ave (3660 building) We always go on Saturdays, when he's BOOKED with tons of little patients. The waiting room is stocked full of fun toys, crayons and markers, blocks, and books. This is also one of the nicest & cleanest dentist offices I've ever set foot in, by the way. There's cute whale pillows on the chairs, calming fish tank and relaxing music playing, and cute mobiles hanging from the ceiling. Note: there is no TV with cartoons on -- sadly, I almost expected that as a default distraction at a children's care provider, so I really appreciate the fact that this office does NOT choose to have one. Doctor Gavin is THE BEST! Appointments are quick and to-the-point (a must for a squirmy toddler), and my son always gets to pick a cool toy before leaving! He likes Hotwheels, which Doctor seems to always stock up on. Highly recommend!!!!! read more

Amazing staff & Dr. Uchida was awesome! My Wife & I were looking for a new dentist to take my 3yr old because our last visit with our old one didn't go so good! At Blue Whale they made us feel like family. The office is very nice & clean. Our visit went nice & smooth (In & out) without feeling rushed. Definitely looking forward to more visit in the near future. read more

I'm just baffled right now. I emailed Gavin a question and he emailed me back "...your appointment has been cancelled". Cancelled for asking a question?? I have yet to hear back from him since inquiring about exactly why he decided to cancel our appointment and basically shun us as patients. Long story- my 1 and 3 year old have major teeth problems that have caused our family so much stress over the past few years, not to mention the financial stress of dental bills even with insurance!!! We do NO processed sugar, no snacks, all organic everything, brush twice daily, etc, and still :( our other dentist is good but their appointments are booked so far out and I felt like I was watching my sons teeth rot away by the day so I wanted to try something new and booked at Blue Whale as I saw online that he had the better quality white caps we might need for my babies front teeth. So I booked an appointment, drove across the island from where we live, sat in on a quick "let me see your teeth" appointment, paid $70 out of pocket, and then booked the next appointment a few days out because he could see the urgency needed to get the work done ASAP. All good so far, besides that I didn't like the way he was talking to my older son at that appointment, seemed like he must not have kids or no skills talking to a toddler, I could also tell that he just wanted me the mom to shush and let him decide what's best for my baby, kinda strange. Anyway so I go home, a couple days later he sends the estimate to get the work done, I'm at home as a full time mom plus full time work, so I'm busy but reviewing the estimate and calling the other dentist to send their estimate which turns out to be $650 less. For me and most people that's a significant amount for the same exact work to be done. I email Gavin back, this is about 36 hours before our next appointment, and basically say "hey this is on my mind it seems like a better option, but we can discuss it at the appointment tomorrow... your thoughts?" I was expecting a "yes we could do that" or "no we shouldn't do that because" response, if any response since I was going to see him tomorrow anyway. Instead I got an email at 7pm the night before our appointment saying our appointment was cancelled. Cancelled because I asked a question?! And shunned as patients because even after I responded he never gave me the option to rebook, saying that appointment spot had been filled immediately and hasn't responded to me since. I guess I've just never been rejected that bluntly before. But it made my blood boil because he KNOWS how urgent it is to get the dental work done before my sons teeth completely fall out before my eyes:( so now I don't know what to do I really feel helpless but I need to get my baby to the dentist asap and not waste time going to a dentist who is eventually just going to shun us for asking a question. Yea I'm not happy. Very rude of him to do that. read more

Amazing! After reading all the glowing reviews, I went in with high expectations and he exceeded my expectations! First of all, I left a message (his recording is very informative in terms of when to expect a call back) and Dr. Gavin called me back in a few hours personally, to answer my questions and schedule an appointment. He was very detailed in telling me my co-pay, approximately how long the whole appointment would take and their cancellation policy. Our appointment was at 8:40 and there was ample parking in the building. The waiting room is so calming! Perfect amount of lighting, soft music, cute decorations. I filled out their form and my daughter enjoyed watching "Nemo" in their fish tank. We were taken in promptly and as I held my daughter, he discussed cavity cause and prevention. He is so thorough in explaining everything, even what was going to happen next. My daughter just turned two and this was her first dental visit. I put it off as long as I could since she refuses to open her mouth for anyone, myself included. BUT, she opened her mouth for Dr. Gavin! And without any screaming or tears! I couldn't believe it. He showed me how to brush her teeth and, again, explained in detail where she had plaque and how her teeth were. I wish I knew about him when my son was little. He is an amazing doctor and I recommend him to anyone and everyone! Thank you Dr. Gavin! See you in six months! read more

If you are looking for a pediatric dentist, look no further!Dr.Gavin Uchida is the absolute BEST pediatric dentist in Hawaii!! I am ashamed to admit that we let our 4 year old sons teeth get really bad and actually had to do a procedure at Kaiser Hospital to get all the work done. Yes, i know bad parenting on our part :( . Thinking about the process was very scary, but with Dr.Gavin, he made us feel at ease. We chose to go with porcelain crowns for the front teeth and silver for the back. Let me tell you, it came out better than I expected! You could see the confidence in my little guys smile with his new set of pearly whites. Dr. Gavin is very genuine and you can see that he loves doing what he does. Thank you soo much for taking care of our little man! read more

This is a special office. It is REALLY not like any other doctor or dentist office I have ever been to. Its a very personal experience, and I know my kids are in good hands. The office itself is calm. I asked Dr Gavin about it, and he said that he only sees around 15-20 kids a day, which is why everyone receives such personal service. He doesn't pack the waiting room with tons of people, and I get the clear feeling he cares more about quality and teaching families, rather than just making money. Related to that, Dr Gavin cares about kids. You can feel how he respects and listens and understands kids and families. He personally focused nearly 20 minuets teaching me and my kids about how we can have a lifetime without new cavities, and can have a healthier lifestyle. Gentle x-rays and cleaning, which Dr Gavin did himself, not an assistant. Digital xrays (low radiation) after he discussed why and asked my permission (which i really appreciate). No pressure from him. No scare tactics. Just simple and honest conversation. After 2 checkups like this, I feel empowered with how to prevent cavities in my kids, and our results are showing it. When 2 of my daughters old mercury fillings from our old dentist needed to be redone, Dr Gavin replaced them with white fillings. The process took around 20 minutes, and was painfree for a 6 year old. No laughing gas or sedation. Perfect! There was clear explanation of office policies and financial costs in advance. The only downside is that my checkup copay is a little higher (copay $35 each child) because this office is not "in network" with my insurance, but imo good healthcare for my kids is worth it. This office is pleasant, and it delivers. And of that's not enough, it turns out my kids' dentist is the government Dental Director for the whole state of Hawaii! My confidence is reinforced. Kudos, Dr Gavin. Im totally serious, if they took adults, this would be my office too. read more

Just had our 2nd visit with Dr. Gavin and am so glad we found him. After two previous unsuccessful visits with other dentists, I was feeling frustrated finding a suitable dentist for my three year old. His office is so clean and kid-friendly. They include these little personalized touches to make you feel welcomed as well. The staff are also very kind and sweet. Dr. Gavin is VERY patient and excellent with kids. Love how he offers advice on how to take better care of your kid's teeth as well. And when you're done, he offers actual toys! None of those cheap, small plastic party favor type of toys. Parking is also very easy. Free validated parking in shaded parking lot. If you're thinking about visiting his office, hesitate no more. Highly recommend checking Blue Whale Dentistry!! read more

We just finished my daughter's first dentist appointment with Dr. Gavin Uchida. It was a very positive experience and I'm glad we got right in with no wait time. My husband and I really enjoyed the ambiance of the office and the knowledge we gained from the dentist. We pay out of pocket but it was well worth the visit. read more

I just want to start off by saying thank you so much to Dr. Gavin Uchida & his staff members. From the start from when I first called, he answered as much as I had to ask; And he was out of office! I couldn't believe this unbelievably genuine care he had for my daughter and I. As a new Mommy it was everything I could have asked for from a children's dentistry. He had asked me questions that I haven't even thought about and guided my daughter and I to the best and most affordable route to healthier teeth for her. One thing I do want to mention is that he does not take quest. But the amount we paid was made affordable and was well worth it! For my daughter to always be in the best of hands is all I ask for and he really out did himself. My daughter screams easily when I brush her teeth and throws a tantrum. But with Dr. Gavin and his beautiful assistants sweet words and kindness it did not go as bad as when I have her. Their calming words to hear calmed her down and he even showed me better ways to brush her teeth effectively! I appreciate all the effort they put in to make sure that my daughter was always okay and the fact that they always made sure that my other half and I were also comfortable in the room checking up almost every 10 seconds to see if we were okay. And as first time parents we really appreciated all the extra efforts he and his team put in. Blue Whales Children's Dentistry, Dr. Gavin & his assistant, thank you so much for all the hard work you do and for all your kindness. We appreciate everything you do. My daughter, my other half, and I can't wait for her next check up in your office! read more

I have been looking for a new pediatric dentist for my daughters for the past few months. Our pediatrician spoke highly of Blue Whale, so we decided to try. Our experience with Blue Whale was great from the beginning. Making an appointment never has been this easy. Then before we when into the appointment, Dr Gavin called and asked about my kids past experience with dentists. i couldn't believe he did that. Just like the phone call, the office visit was very personal too. At other dentists office, I felt like my kids and I were just numbers. But Blue Whale is different. It felt like I can actually build an relationship with the doctor and staff. Almost feels like a school in a way. I feel that they genuinely care about my kids! My kids love this cute office, and Dr Gavin. Both my kids said he was much gentler than other dentist, and fun to talk to. At their 2nd visit, they wanted stay there and watch the eel (if you are lucky, you can watch the staff feed the eel in the fish tank) Until you experience this office, you may not realize what you are missing. At blue Whale, a dentist visit can be fun and real personal. read more

Wow, what an amazing experience. I am so glad the other reviews steered me to find Dr. Gavin. The office was clean and inviting with plenty to do for the kiddos, and he himself was very personable and professional. What i liked and trusted most is that he was able to take care of all sorts of pediatric needs. My son was seen for a tongue tie revision, and not only did Gavin make me feel confident about the procedure, he called a few hours later to follow up. At the end of the appointment, he gave us some great info on oral and tooth care for the future. This is exactly (if not more) what you would hope for in regards to dental care for your kids. read more

I heard great things about this office from people at my son's school. Im so glad we tried. It is a different kind of dental office visit experience. My son is sensitive to things that are new to him, but he did SO well. The office is extremely calm. No wait time. Everything is explained very clearly by Dr himself. It is a relief to find a doctor we can trust and rely on for my sensitive son. read more

We have been going to Dr. Uchida for about 5 years. The office atmosphere is very relaxing and calm. Dr. Uchida is very knowledgeable, caring, and patient. Highly recommend him. read more

Today was our last visit with Dr. Gavin after three years on island. "He's so nice" my 5 year old said. I found him from Sprouts therapy across the street. He was always only a phone call away. Even when my son broke my others son tooth with a toy. The only downside was it's a little out of pocket due to the Military dental plan has him out of network (he was previously in network when we started). read more

Beautiful and comfortable office. Dr. Uchida is friendly, professional and my kids love coming. His approach differs from any dentist you're used too. He takes the time with each patient and makes you feel like family. He truly cares for each patient. Your children will love coming back for their dentist appointment. If you want a knowledgeable dentist who you and your kids can trust call the office today! You won't be disappointed. PS your kids young and old are gonna love the prizes here. read more

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Dr Uchida is an excellent dentist. He's great with kids and makes taking your kids to the dentist easy! My son had to have several teeth pulled (they didn't want to come out on their own) and Dr Uchida was so good that my son didn't even realize that he was given a shot! A side from him being great, his office is clean and his appointments are spaced out so you don't have to wait past your appointment time and there is never more than one family in the waiting room. I would highly recommend Blue Whale! read more

Normally children fear the dentist more than the doctor, but our child enjoys visiting Uncle Gavin for routine check-ups or procedures. He makes the entire process comfortable and on top of that invests a lot of time educating us how to better coach our child on oral care at home. Parents, go see Uncle Gavin if you want to stop having to drag your kids to the dentist. read more

I had heard amazing things about this office and decided to bring my almost 2 year old daughter for her first dental visit while we were visiting. I am SO glad I did! The entire experience was stress free but most importantly very informative! Dr. Gavin is magic with kids. My daughter was freaked out when we got there but got so comfortable she literally didn't want to leave after her appointment. He was able to examine her and give us practical tips on how to take the best care of her tiny teeth. Turns out she has a lip tie, he explained what it is and what it means in really clear terms and we have an action plan in place. I wish he treated adults!! read more

Blue Whale is simply just the best. Dr. Gavin Uchida has a great relationship with the kids and is very gentle and caring. My 4 year old Alyah and 9 year old Yuuma actually look forward to seeing him. His office is very clean and has a calming effect. We just love it and highly recommend Blue Whale Dentistry. read more

Our family was only a few minutes late for our last appointment because of a horrible traffic accident. While standing in the pay parking lot, attempting to stuff dollar bills in a slot way too small, the dentist calls me to cancel all services with our kids. Shockingly rude, unprofessional and uncompassionate. We'd never missed an appt. before or been late. Of course after I'd already driven 40 minutes in bad traffic from my home to get there. Parking is very inconvenient at this location and the lot charges $6, no matter how long you're there. (Flat rate fee only, not a prorated lift gate). My husband kept telling me to find a better dentist but I kept wanting to give them the benefit of the doubt. Now I know why. My husband was right, so happy he was too. We've found an amazing new dentist that understands Honolulu traffic issues and with free parking on the first floor. There were also several times I'd drop by and no one was there. I'd visited or came by at different times, on weekdays during AM and PM, no one around and with a locked door and lights off. There was no note they were at lunch or otherwise. I've also called many times during their listed 8-6 business hours and no answer. Why doesn't he have a receptionist? Very unprofessional in my opinion. read more

So far, I have been very satisfied with Dr. Gavin Uchida in the numerous visits we have had in the past few months. He has been courteous, professional, patient to explain on our level, flexible with scheduling on urgent matters and is very personable - which makes my children more at ease. His office is clean and comfortable but also just very kid friendly with blocks, books, figurines and crayons. He is good with kids. I was seeking a more holistic dentist after being very frustrated with the advice I was getting from a couple other children's dentist in regards to cavities and fillings. Specifically, I was told my sons two front teeth would have to be capped and could not filled with anything beside metal options as white fillings "would not hold" or else to let them rot out or extract them. I was already devastated that my son had cavities Inbetween the two front teeth (they had been in the little overlap behind them hard to catch) and ever more-so, as well as shocked to hear many children's dentist would not do white caps here in OAHU. I finally found him through Yelp, saw great reviews, and even checked with a acquaintance who is in the dental industry here and all confirmed that he was a great dentist, very honest and caring and well trained. He DOES WHITE HIGH GRADE PORCELAIN FILLINGS ON CHILDREN! No Mercury, no metal, and if you do need caps, yes he has white options. We did a checkup just to get the kids acquainted and he was so comfortable and easy to trust. My kids indeed had cavities to fill but unlike other dentists, he first took very visibly clear, low-ray exrays WITH US THE PARENTS IN THE ROOM TO WITNESS IT ALL, (instead of just going in to the cavity at time of filling to make the decision then.) he also was able to avoid caps (that others said were a must!) and instead full with white ! The teeth look beautiful but also, WE THE PARENTS WERE ABLE TO GO IN THE ROOM DURING THE FILLINGS INSTEAD IF HAVING TO WAIT ELSEWHERE - and therefore, we became more educated on the process, and how to deal with our children. Of course the children cry, but it's much more reassuring to know all that is happening - plus, Dr. Gavin does not give drugs unless really needed, we had minimal numbing and laughing gas and he took a lot of time to talk things over with us BEFORE AND AFTER which goes to show he understands that you need to establish trust. He has done that for us. If that's not enough, he just fixed my sons tooth when my son somehow chipped his front tooth at preschool. I called in the morning and he accommodated that day on his day off, without any help from staff like he normally has on procedures. My son's teeth look great, my son even tells everyone proudly that he went to the dentist and fixed his tooth. He took time to ask what we are doing at home as a family in brushing habits, in eating habits and our Family beliefs! He didn't push fluoride nor bash it, but explained that until decay bacteria is cleared completely, he suggests use of flouride in addition to change in health habits. He even commended essential oil use! I am very very glad we found him. read more

This dental office saw our son on very short notice. Great staff and very child friendly dentist. Will definitely be going back again.

Dr. Gavin Uchida is such an awesome dentist. We wish we had our boys start seeing him from the beginning! Wait time for an appointment is minimal compared to the other offices we have been to. The office is so nice and clean and validated parking is provided and plentiful (a huge plus in my opinion). Dr. Uchida is very professional, yet warm. He is so good at explaining things to my kids (and to us) about what is going on with their teeth and what should happen next. The last time my kids had a checkup with Dr. Uchida, they actually went willingly instead of being dragged! In past experiences with other dental offices, my husband and I have felt like we were pressured into doing unnecessary procedures. We don't feel that way at all with Dr. Uchida. We really trust his best interests are in the well-being of our kids, his patients. We just wished he took adult patients! read more

My son had a dental emergency and I am so grateful that YELP led me to Blue Whale Children Dentistry. Dr. Uchida is kind, patient and obviously passionate about his craft. Not many dentists can create a positive experience where the patient leaves with a smile on their face. It's too bad we live in California because Dr. Uchida is a great pediatric dentist and definitely a gem to the Hawaiian Islands! read more

I wanted to find a good dentist for my kids. We have HDS insurance. I got an appointment with blue whale & feel the quality of the work was good but was in sticker shock when the copays were announced. We visited 2 times for cleaning, X-rays and have 2 cavities treated on baby teeth that were not causing any discomfort. Between our 2 kids, we paid $460 dollars in copays!! Yikes!!! I like that we were able to stay with our Our kids during the process & they did well. I thought The work done on my child's baby teeth that will be falling out soon was excessive & overpriced. Can't afford to go back. read more

When you walk into Dr. Gavin Uchida's office one of the first things you'll notice is the first names of the children he's meeting with that day posted on a "Welcome" whiteboard. Such a nice personal touch that reminds the children that they're special individuals and this visit is about them. My daughter was completely delighted by "Eel-alizabeth" and the rest of the residents of their fish tank and walked out after her appointment with a little stuffed animal which she hasn't let go of for days. She was completely comfortable with Dr. Uchida and also said that he was gentler than her last dentist - a huge plus for a great experience. Parents will be impressed by Dr. Uchinda's education and work experience - check out his profile on the Blue Whale site (or in the "From the Business" profile at the bottom of this page) - and you'll appreciate the validated parking in the basement of the building. Also note that this Dr. Gavin Uchida DDS is not in the same office as Clyde Uchida in Kahala Mall; I'm guessing this could be confusing. A great experience for you and your keiki and highly recommended by me and my daughter! read more

My experience here has been fantastic. The waiting room is welcoming and calm (and notably there are no TVs blaring.) Dr. Gavin has always greeted me personally and is a genuine and likable guy. He clearly cares about my child's comfort and health; his interaction with my daughter has been wonderful during her procedures. I feel very fortunate to have found this amazing dentist right in my backyard and I recommend him to all of my friends -- he's the best! read more

What a great overall experience!!!!! I can't speak enough about how good this new dental office is. Dr. Uchida and his staff are so kind and gentle, and the office is spotless/brand new!! I have never seen a dental office this beautiful! They have books, toys and an aquarium to keep children busy. My kids LOVED it- they did not scream like they usually do during these kinds of exams :). They also gave us welcome gifts- can you believe it?! If you are looking for a well trained, gifted pediatric dentist with great manners, look no further!! Try it out- you will NOT regret it!! read more