I always look forward to my appointments with Wai Kahala Dentistry! Not only are cleanings thorough…read moreand stress-free, Dr. Savage and his team are genuinely lovely people.

I've been going to this dentist for about five years now, and I can confidently say the quality of…read morecare has been consistently excellent. Over the years, I've had everything from routine cleanings to more involved procedures, and every visit has been handled with professionalism, patience, and attention to detail. He always takes the time to thoroughly explain what's going on, walks through options clearly, and answers questions without ever making you feel rushed. What I appreciate most is the consistency. The office is always clean and organized, appointments run on time, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. You can tell the entire team takes pride in what they do. He's also proactive about preventative care. Instead of just fixing problems, he explains what to watch for and how to maintain long-term dental health. That kind of transparency builds trust -- and after five years, I trust him completely. If you're looking for a dentist who is skilled, honest, and genuinely invested in his patients, I highly recommend him.

I've come in over the last few years for routine cleanings and I appreciate how quick and easy it…read moreis to book online, their availability and how quick and efficient everything is! They take my insurance (Delta Dental) and parking is in the building and they validate. I've had Marilyn clean my teeth a few times and they're alway squeaky clean after. Last night I had accidentally flossed out an old filling so I had to make an appointment to get it fixed. Dr Chen was my dentist and even though I was running late, they were still able to get me in and complete the filling and I was on my way! It had to be the fastest filling I ever had with the x-rays and filling done within 45 minutes! I got there at 2:20pm and was out before 3pm! The numbing wore off after a few hours and I don't feel any discomfort. I also only paid about $118 for the filling and x-rays after my insurance. Dr Chen was really nice and checked to make sure I was doing okay and again was extremely quick and efficient. Some people don't like the clinical nature of this office but I love it! I recommend all of my friends, coworkers and family to come here!

The silver lining: they did their job. I came here for a routine cleaning and was treated very much…read morelike a number in line. It's not that the front staff were particularly unpleasant or rude, it was just a lack of being treated like a person. Im sure patient fatigue sets in from time to time because they cycle through so many people in one day, and front desk people are still people so I didn't pay too much mind to the lack of eye contact or general pleasantries. Name called, time to go back. The dental assistant guiding me was lovely, a very sweet girl. She made me feel comfortable despite my lifelong disdain for dentist offices and constant discomfort of presently being in one. She instructed me where to place my things and had me sit in the chair to wait for the dentist. The actual dentist was... awfully awkward and judgmental upon first impression. He questioned my piercings, and didn't hide his disgust at my tongue ring. He had the nerve to mumble, "how do you even clean this?" I felt embarrassed and couldn't answer due to the fact he was literally cleaning my teeth at the time of asking. So yeah I was in a vulnerable state. It made me feel gross? I take pretty good care of my piercings and change my jewelry periodically. Yes I brush my tongue piercing when I brush my teeth and I know the hygienic risks before I got the piercing. I have had it for years and no other dentist ever made me feel... judged for it. Anyway, my teeth were in good shape. Very clean. Still, very bad experience. 10/10 not going back there. Key takeaways: Front desk people seemed burnt out. They cycle through so many people in one day, so expect to be treated like a dollar sign. Dental assistant was a sweetheart. One dentist is really rude. Good for convenience, but if you want attentive dental care, go somewhere else.

Recently visited Dr. Leong for the first time to get a second opinion on a root canal. From the…read moremoment I walked in, everyone there was very friendly and helpful. Dr. Leong made me feel comfortable right away and explained everything very clearly so I could understand my options. I've been to many different dentists here on the island, but I can honestly say he's the best dentist I've seen. A lot of dentists make you feel like they only care about the money, but Dr. Leong truly listened to my concerns and took the time to make sure I felt comfortable throughout the treatment. His assistant, Trisha, was also amazing while assisting him during my procedure. The whole experience felt very reassuring and professional. Thank you to Dr. Leong and the team for making what could have been a stressful visit such a comfortable one.

I came in as a new patient for a cleaning and I was greeted by the front office staff and they made…read moreme feel welcomed. Rica, who was my dental hygienist that day did a great job cleaning my teeth and had informed me about the areas that required aggressive cleaning. She thoroughly cleaned and to best of her ability. She was also gentle when flossing my teeth. After my cleaning, one of the dentists came to inspect my cleaning and review my X-rays with me and mentioned I didn't have any cavities and everything looked good. My experience at Dr Leongs office was great and look forward to returning for another cleaning. Thank you guys so much!

Dr. Hayashi is an amazing dentist and a wonderful human being! She is highly experienced, educated,…read moreand precise about the treatment and outcome she delivers (case in point, she created a new front bridge for me that looks ten times nicer than my previous bridge and probably even better than my own natural teeth ever did!). She partners with you in deciding the best course of care for you, weighing both her findings and recommendations with your own goals and circumstances. In delivering the care, she seems always mindful of what you're experiencing as the patient and, remarkably, she is able to administer anesthesia so gently and patiently that she can numb your whole mouth without you even feeling the needle during the entire process. Not a speck of pain! If all dentists were like Dr. Hayashi, people would no longer fear going to the dentist. Her warmth and caring style of communication immediately put me at ease, and I've found her whole staff--from hygienists to assistants to front desk staff--to be kind, welcoming, responsive, professional, and very nice to interact with. I even felt comfortable entrusting my 94-year-old mother's dental care to Dr. Hayashi and this practice, which is saying a lot. I wholeheartedly recommend this practice to anyone, of any age, seeking high quality, respectful, and nurturing dental care!

You will find no more competent, skilled, gentle, professional, or personally delightful dentist…read morethan Dr. Nina Hayashi. She has been my dentist for 20+ years & taken wonderful care of me. Prior to finding Dr. Hayashi I had tried multiple dentists & couldn't find one I would go back to - now I will see no other dentists. Possibly because Dr. Hayashi has such high standards of care, I have found all of her hygienists, assistants, & office staff to be just as professional & kind as she is herself. You will not want another dentist after you visit Dr. Hayashi.

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.

Still awesome care!! I've been coming here for 10 years. Everyone is so nice! They are fast and…read morethorough.

Today was my first day at this dentistry. I have only had 2 dentists that I have ever liked in my…read morelife. We moved off of Kauai and over to Oahu. I was so bummed we lost our great dentist. My husband found this place, and I am so happy that he did! EXCELLENT customer service!!! The office staff Chanel and Ari were so friendly!!! Sharon was our hygienist, and Dr. Jackson was awesome as well! Thank you for an awesome experience for not only myself but for my children!!!!

We found Dr. Takenishi last year after being a bit disillusioned with big dentist offices with…read moredifferent doctors every visit. We were instantly happy with our choice. The office is small, quiet, clean. The front desk person has always been fantastic: friendly, engaged, and helpful. Both hygienists I have seen were good at what they do, not peachy about my lack of consistent flossing, and made for a good visit. Yes, yes, I know flossing is important. Dr. Takenishi is super personable. He's efficient while also providing entertaining conversation. I leave feeling good about the care I've received and my plan for keeping my teeth. (Ahem, flossing more regularly.)

Dr. Wade is the best dentist and has restored a lot of my teeth! He is super gentle and I can never…read morefeel when he anesthetizes the area of my tooth. Becca does a great job in reminding and scheduling appts for myself and children. I recently came in for a same day crown. I was welcomed by very sweet assistant Aurora who explained the crown procedure every step of the way and was very efficient. This office is great in keeping up with digital dentistry - my crown was perfect and ready in 2 hours. No temporary or 2nd appointment to come back. Also my teenager is almost done with his clear aligner treatment and my toddler loves coming to his routine check up. The office staff is all very friendly and caring. Happy Holidays and we will see you next year! :)

Been coming to Dr. Kashiwada since I was just a toddler! Even now as an adult, I have so much trust…read morein him and his team to give me the best service every single time. Barbara and Doreen were like my aunties growing up! Whether I'm just coming in for a cleaning, or have tooth pain, my appointment consists of laughter and they ALWAYS are very professional. Wouldn't want to go anywhere else!!

We have been coming to see Dr Kashiwada for years after my girlfriend's referral. We are happy we…read moredid. He's precise honest with my dental work, I don't have the best teeth taken care of! He's miracle advise is always times with Hawaiian

Highly recommend if you are looking for an honest dentist that's not going to upsell you to do…read moreunnecessary work. I went to another dentist in 2022 and they tried to schedule me to replace all my fillings I've had since I was a kid. I didn't do it and in 2025 I started feeling sensitivity in one of my fillings I've had for over 20 years. I thought it was coming loose. I went to get it checked out here - they scheduled me same day and he said honestly that it looks good and did not recommend I replace it. Was very kind and reassuring. Does not try to make money off of you. I came in thinking I needed to spend a lot of money because I don't have insurance and left spending a lot less than I thought I would.

Dr. Wu and his team are amazing! I had a bit of a dental emergency while on vacation. Dr. Wu was…read moreable to get me in quickly and fixed me up in minutes! He also went the extra mile to save me money. Plus he and his staff were so patient and kind. Wish he could be my regular dentist back home. If I lived on Oahu, he would absolutely be my dentist. Highly recommend 10 stars!!!!!!

The actual dental care is great, the people are friendly, however the organization or admin side is…read morenot effective. I asked on 5/4 for a letter of medical necessity for my upcoming procedure on 5/18. On 5/18 they didn't have it so I reminded them and they said they'd email it; no email. 5/20 I call and ask about it, I'm told I'll be emailed; no email. Now it's 5/27 I call again and I'm told I'll be updated.. we'll see. My FSA rolled over and the deadline for submissions is 6/1. I thought by asking on 5/4 I wouldn't have to worry about being out $1,600 AND losing the $1,600 in my FSA but here we are. I think I'll go somewhere else for the semi-annual service I need and avoid the headache.

Several years ago I was basically forced into having my wisdoms out WHILE PREGNANT. The dentist…read moreknew I was pregnant and told me it was the Perfect time because I was in my second trimester. He specifically said "it's the perfect time." Well that perfect time turned into a hell of a two hour procedure which at the end all of the Novacaine had worn off and the dentist was seriously irritated that it was taking so long and that I was in pain - he gave me nothing for the pain and sent me on my way. I drove home sobbing. Being pregnant then I couldn't take Advil and was forced to take Tylenol. I returned to the dentist several times over the next two weeks in extreme pain and was met with an eye roll and the statement that nothing could be done. I am convinced that it was this traumatic procedure and the amount of medications that I had to take for the pain that led to my son being born with autism. Unfortunately, I went to this dentist office for several years and can confirm every single cavity or crown procedure that I had done there needed to be redone multiple times because of how bad these dentists are. I don't know why it took me this long to write this review but people need to know about the risk of going here - sure they have GREAT hours for working people but it's simply not worth it.