After getting a root canal on a tooth that had suffered from a traumatic fall and landed on my…read moremouth, I found myself still experiencing extreme sensitivity on that tooth a couple of weeks later after the root canal. I reached out to my dentist and as advised, made a follow up appointment with the endodontist. It was before the New Year's and understand the challenges of scheduling appointments during the holidays but was able to secure an appointment with Dr. Howard Kang at their Aiea office within the first week of January. Located of the 1F of Westridge Shopping Center in Aiea, this is one of the four Hawaii Endodontics LLC (HE) offices. The other 3 are located in Kailua, Kapolei and in Honolulu (Hale Pawaa). I arrived just before my scheduled appointment where the female receptionist checked me in. She was friendly and made me feel at ease which was much appreciated when I've been concerned about my tooth with uncertainty. I didn't sit down more than 5 minutes before the dental assistant called my name and escorted me to an examination room. This assistant is a seasoned staff where not only professionally, she engaged conversation personally and made me feel comfortable. She commented on my Trader Joe's mini tote bag and how she was gifted one but ended up giving it away to her relative who really adored them. Shortly after, Dr. Howard Kang came into the room to assess my condition. He commented on how my lip healed nicely and proceeded to conduct several tests to determine my teeth condition. To our delight my teeth responded well by not experiencing any pain. I advised Dr. Kang that it's just a little sensitive which is natural after the trauma I experienced. I'm to allow more time for the tooth to settle and heal. My next follow up appointment is in 6 months with Dr. Kang. For the time being I'm advised to avoid using that tooth to chew and to allow more time to settle and heal. In closing, I'm very pleased with HE for such great professionals and staff who take care of me. They have been educational yet sincere and supportive in my recovery process. 2026 #5

5 stars -- Root canal redemption! I never thought I'd be…read morewriting a positive review about needing a root canal, but here we are -- all thanks to Dr. Shaikh and the amazing team at Hawaii Endodontics. I'd never had a cavity before, so when my general dentist told me I had a big one that likely needed a root canal, I was honestly in disbelief -- and pretty anxious. The words "root canal" alone had me imagining the worst. Thankfully, a trusted friend referred me to Dr. Shaikh for a second opinion, and I'm so grateful they did. From the moment I walked into the clinic, I felt cared for. The front desk staff greeted me warmly, and Lynn, the nurse, was an absolute angel. She noticed I was nervous (even though I tried to play it cool!) and immediately made me feel comfortable -- offering me water and making sure I had everything I needed. Dr. Shaikh was kind, calming, and incredibly clear in explaining what was going on with my poor tooth (spoiler: it was super infected) and what my options were. He made the whole thing make sense without overwhelming me. When we decided to go ahead with the root canal, my anxiety started creeping back in -- but it was short-lived. Honestly? It wasn't scary at all. Dr. Shaikh made sure I was fully numb, checked in with me frequently during the procedure, and adjusted things if I felt even a hint of discomfort. And best of all -- it didn't hurt. At all. After the procedure, he walked me through everything he found (infection: gnarly, but conquered!) and explained my aftercare clearly. I had mild soreness once the numbing wore off, but the ibuprofen he prescribed took care of it easily. The aloha spirit is real at this clinic. I never felt rushed, never felt like "just another patient." Everyone there genuinely cared. Even the music was calming -- and Lynn's soothing singing voice could be its own Spotify playlist. :) I hope I never need another root canal, but if I do, I'm 100% going back to Dr. Shaikh. He and the team turned a scary situation into a totally manageable, even positive, experience. So much mahalo to the whole Hawaii Endodontics crew!

First time at this office. I had my first root canal procedure done by Dr. Andrew Inaba. The…read morestaff were very friendly and made me feel comfortable from the start. Thank you Dr. Inaba and staff. I'm looking forward to my appointment in July.

Needing a root canal but fearful, more fearful of the excruciating tooth pain lessened with…read moreTylenol. I was immediately put at ease by Dr Adam Inaba and asst. Channing by their friendly, kind banter and their excellent care, expert service and patience, more than once I got confused and tried to breath through my mouth and they kindly repeated breath through nose. My breathing calmed. Here it is the next day, I'm free of tooth pain! I am so happy! My last Tylenol was 6:30 last night! I know I will continue this review after everything is done in a couple weeks, permanent filling & crown! Thank you so much Dr Adam & Channing! Not only are you honoring your family legacy in this 3rd generation business with your skills and kindness, you are also honoring your years of higher learning and your oaths. And Thank you to all staff I interacted with, I didn't get the names of the front desk but they were awesome! Greeting me with smiles and politeness! Continued success to your business! Great job!

-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!

Thank you for accomodating me in my time of need. The staff was very kind and professional. Dr…read moreShaikh has great bedside manner, evaluated my situation, gave me options and recommendations and my procedure went so smoothly.

I was on a vacation when tooth pain struck. It quickly got so bad that OTC meds were no longer…read morehelping, I was miserable. I searched and found Hawaii Endodontics and another dental office. After reading Yelp reviews, I decided to go with Hawaii Endodontics. I was able to get an appt with Dr Chong the next working day. I arrived, filled some forms, and was called back soon after for X-rays, etc. After explaining what was going on and explaining the procedure, we agreed to move forward. He did a great job fixing my tooth! He and his assistant Emily moved together smoothly and finished in less than an hour. No pain during the procedure with some expected soreness later in the day. Now I can go back to vacation!! ------------ Two notes: 1) Parking garage was very full - I had to park on the top floor. 2) There were two things they recommended for my case that were not covered by insurance. They clearly explained this and asked if I wanted to use them before proceeding. I chose to proceed with both Thanks again Dr Chong!!

I have been a patient of this office for 30+ years! This business was originally owned by the…read moreTamashiro brothers, Drs Wayne and Alan. When the transition began, I would still see Dr. Tamashiro and on occasion see Dr. Iyomasa. All of the staff is super friendly and helpful. Office staff has great memory and will get you all the help you need from booking appointments to bill pay and any extras that you might need (teeth whitening, tooth brushes, etc.) The dental hygienists are quick and efficient which I love because I'm always on a time crunch. Dr. Iyomasa is great! Super knowledgeable, open, and honest. She explains everything thoroughly. I'm very appreciative of that. Oh! They recently updated their office and equipment so that's a bonus. Check em out if you need dental services.

My hubby had an appointment with Dr Emily Iyomasa for Tuesday, 10/10/23 at 8:30AM. This was a…read morefirst-time seeing this dentist. Even though we have a regular dentist, he wanted to get a 2nd opinion from an oral surgeon. Dr Emily is not an oral surgeon but he needed to see her first to get the referral. This dental office is located in the Aiea Medical building on Aiea Heights Drive right across the street from McDonald's/Aiea Shopping Center. For those of you who live in the area, you know what a bear it is to get into the parking lot & leave off busy Aiea Heights Drive. The parking lot is not very big & if that is full, there are more spaces in the building, but not a lot more. I've heard that parking is expensive here & sure enough, the sign by the parking ticket dispenser shows it's free for the first 1/2 hr & $2 for each 1/2 hr after that. Luckily since our appointment was early, when we pulled in, we found parking right away. Parking spaces are a little tight. When you leave, there's a cashier/lot attendant just around the corner from the elevator where you pay then head to your parked car. You will need the paid ticket to exit to insert in the machine. Once it's confirmed, the arm raises, & then you can exit but you have to pay first before you leave your parking spot. The dental office is on the 2nd floor. Small, but a neat waiting area with a TV. We completed some paperwork & waited just a few minutes before we were called in. Personnel were nice & efficient, not overly friendly, but pleasant. Shortly after we were seated, Dr Emily came in. She grew up here locally. My hubby discussed with her why he was there. Dr Emily was friendly, easy to talk to & listened carefully to my hubby's concerns. She was down to earth & seemed to genuinely care, even though he was not a regular patient. She asked some pointed questions & offered solutions & to make some calls on my hubby's behalf. I found that so reassuring that she would go above & beyond for us. From the time we got there until the time we left, 1 1/2 hrs had passed, most of the time talking with the dr. What I appreciated was, she didn't rush us & even answered some questions I had. We don't know if she had other appts after us, I'm sure she did for when we left, the waiting area was full. But the fact that she didn't rush us just to get to the next patient, impressed me. This was probably the only time we'll see her, but if I needed to go to another dentist in the future, she'd be at the top of the list. We appreciated her time, kudos to you Dr Emily Iyomasa & your staff. Two things that would prevent me from going back are - they do not validate for parking & that they charge a $56 cancellation fee if it is outside of 48 hrs - wow! The first time you cancel, they give you a pass because they understand unexpected stuff happens but then that's it. They make you sign a form so that you are aware of this. Parking cost us $4 for 1 1/2 hrs, not as bad as I thought.

I'll be honest, I put off making this appointment because I was a bit nervous. Root canals have a…read morereputation, and I was bracing for the worst. I could not have been more wrong. Dr. Shaikh is incredibly skilled (Board-Certified Endodontist, Penn Dental valedictorian... no big deal! The credentials are real and you can feel it), but what stood out even more was how kind and present he was throughout the whole procedure. He talked me through everything as it was happening, which kept me calm and grounded. I felt zero pain. Not during, not after. The office itself is modern and welcoming, and the staff matched Dr. Shaikh's energy entirely, warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. This is the kind of experience that makes you actually feel good about going to the dentist. Highest possible recommendation.

No one really wants to come to a dentist, let alone a dental specialist?…read more You hate to admit you need one when your tooth acts up and it pains you. Enter Honolulu Endodontics. Specifically, Dr. Ishikawa. Bottom line, quality care here. Yes, you will pay a lot on the day of your procedure. I guess the old adage is correct here, you get what you pay for. Especially, if you need something called the "Cone Beam CT Limited & 1". I was informed that dental insurance does not cover it, but you need to obtain the X-ray in order to proceed with the dental care I needed here. X-ray cost out of pocket is $260! Add the Consultation fee $116.90! Yowzaa! It does add up quickly. Then there is still the deductible, State taxes, and my copayment I'll need to cover. The office will go over your estimated payment prior to the procedure so be ready with $$$$. My dentist recommended that I see Dr. Ishikawa. He has a great chair side manner and Chastity, his dental assistant today, was equally as nice. Dr. Ishikawa does a great job of showing you and informing you of what dental work needs to be done. Dr. Ishikawa is also skilled at numbing your area that needs to be worked on. That's a definite plus in my "less pain is always better" philosophy. There's a follow up appointment in a few weeks. Hopefully, all will be good. I'll also need to follow up with my dentist. I see more $$$$ flying out in the near future. I keep telling myself it's self care! To have healthy teeth is to be healthy... right? There is paid parking in the Hale Pawaa building. I didn't ask if the office validated, as I was dropped off for my appointment. Bathrooms are available outside of the office. You need to request a code or key for access. What an experience.

Appointment was for cleaning only and Erin is always great! Efficient, thorough, and gentle! I'm…read morealways happy with the results. Appreciate the entire office staff as well.

The whole experience went great. I was treated like a individual person by staff and doctor. I was…read morescared at first but she talked to me and had my best interest in mind. I would recommend her to everyone. Dr. Regala and her staff will take care of your dental needs.

I've been seeing this dentist since I was a child. Dr. Kaneshiro is super gentle on the teeth. He…read moreand his staff have always made me feel so comfortable and at ease (which uou should feel at a denist. When you hava an emergency they'll tske you as soon as within 24hrs. I lhat that! I fad a filling that came out while flossing, I called the office and they took me in the next day at the start of the office hours. If your looking for a great dentisit I would recommend Dr. Kaneshiro's office. They are also conveniently located next to Pearl Ridge.

Dr. Craig Kaneshiro is a super caring Dentist, who remembers every little detail about each of our…read morecases (my wife and I see him, along with our two children) and works very well in communicating with our oral surgeon and orthodontic specialist. Super convenient building near Pearlridge and plenty of parking. Highly recommend.

Absolutely Amazing Experience !…read more I want to give a huge Thankyou to Dr Chee and his staff . I'm so impressed with Dr Chee his work ethic is one of the best. Im a new resident to Honolulu and I needed some work on my implants that were put in years ago on the mainland it was not an easy procedure to say the least . I had spent considerable time calling and visiting other dentists in Honolulu area and i didn't feel comfortable with there experience or demeanor. When i visited the Dr Chee's office i knew he is on a whole new level of Expertise ! So knowledgeable honest direct and an excellent dentist . I really felt i was in good hands ,his attention to detail and professionalism is amazing . He just comes across as really nice down to earth classy Dentist . His Team and office staff are very nice and the office is so clean and all around professional experience. Location is great with secured parking . Im so grateful for the care and giving me me back my smile Thank you Dr Chee

Dr Chee and the staff was so nice and helpful. Was visiting…read moreHonolulu and my moms bridge came off. Was recommended here by a friend and they were quick to accommodate us and relieve her from pain in 10 mins. While they were super professional, knowledgeable and caring, best part was the bill charged was nominal. I cannot recommend him enough. Thanks Dr. Namaste