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!!

After seeing my dentist to assess my teeth after that traumatic fall in Japan, I was advised to…read morehave my teeth further evaluated by an endodontist. Grateful my dentist was able to have my teeth aligned again after a tooth shifted from the fall, but knew I had to be checked on the teeth's nerves and roots. My dentist referred me out to Hawaii Endodontics (HE). HE was founded in 2009 and has now expanded to 3 locations (Honolulu, Aiea and Kailua) on Oahu offering root canals utilizing modern technology. I decided to go to their Honolulu clinic on the 5th floor of Hale Pawaa as I'm familiar with this building and it's near my home. I already had an appointment at Hale Pawaa to see my PCP so I made my way to the 5F to speed up the appointment process. I wanted to avoid leaving a message and wait for the call back. It was easy scheduling the appointment and I asked to be paired with one of the four professionals recommended by my dentist. Was advised I could be seen on Monday morning but had to wait until they confirmed with my insurance on the coverage. Dr. Howard Kang was assigned to me and I also had to complete a questionnaire prior to be seen. It was basically personal information and general health questions. I'll be frank where I was nervous to see Dr. Kang as my front teeth and mouth were stiltvery sensitive and this has been keeping me from getting deep sleep at night. The tenderness, discomfort and anxiety have been on my mind but glad I was seeking the medical attention I really needed. The dental assistant was very friendly and encouraged me to relax - - I guess it was obvious by my actions and facial expressions. Soon after Dr. Kang entered and asked several questions prior to having x-rays performed and tests done. The results determined the root canal for tooth #8 as it didn't respond to the sensitivity test and confirmed by the x-ray results. Anesthesia was performed and Dr. Kang conducted the procedure. It was painless and he kept me posted with the steps involved. Prior to departure, I was provided with a prescription for a stronger dose of Ibuprofen to be taken after the anesthesia fades away. This experience wasn't what I had hoped for but that's life. I was informed of my copay portion prior to the appointment and paid my share prior to leaving the office. In closing, I'm pleased with this experience and glad my dentist referred me to HE. I found Dr. Kang and the staff very cordial and informative, especially I'm not that experienced with root canals.

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.

Dr. Hsiao-Ling Hoshino was AMAZING!! She saw me for a root canal referal and from the time I called…read moreto make an appointment to the procedure and even explaining the after care and next steps, my experience was top notch! If you're apprehensive or anxious about getting a root canal, you want to see her and the team at Hoshino Endodontics. She was very detailed with what she was going to do and what to expect. Her numbing technique and application was literally painless and I was impressed how she was able to pinpoint only the tooth she worked on. I did not feel my face go numb. What amazed me more was after the procedure, I was pain free. I even forgot I had a root canal. I highly recommend them!

Dr. Hoshino and his team were extremely professional from the mom6i walked in . The lady at the…read morefront desk greeted me, smiled and explained my treatment and cost. She was pleasant through my whole visit. Dr. Hoshino was amazing while doing my root canal. He explained what he was doing for my root canal and he was very gentle while working on me. I was actually there because another dentist only did half of a root canal because he didn't have time to finish. We'll that left me in excruciating pain. Thank you to Dr. Hoshino who took me in on an emergency. Did the full root canal, got me out of pain and went above and beyond to fix some other teeth. Dr. Hoshino is a definite 10 outta 10. I'm so thankful. I can't forget about his assistant Brenda. Absolute sweetheart. She to was pleasant,,professional and gracious. Thank you to everyone at Hoshino 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!!!

Dr yamauchi and staff were awesome. Newest technology equipment used during my time there. Very…read moreprofessional, friendly and punctual as well. He educates you on your teeth and procedure to be done and options if things don't go as planned. I would definitely recommend island endodontics to everyone!

I am very grateful to have been referred to Dr. Rodney Nishimoto for treatment of a tooth that had…read moreundergone a root canal at another location long ago that had subsequently developed an abscess. Dr. Nishimoto has a very warm and relaxing approach which was highly appreciated. The procedure was quick and painless. Fantastic experience!

We had a bit of an emergency on a late Friday afternoon. Even though his schedule was full and his…read moreweekend was literally an hour away, Dr. Nishimoto took us in. He could not have made us feel more comfortable and cared for. He answered all our questions, went to work, and even though he took his time, it was over before we knew it. His team was welcoming, confident and thorough. Professionalism at its best...it's rare! Big thanks to Dr. Miriam Amjadi, and the office of Todd Goode who were both a tremendous blessing in helping us.

Dr Liao is such a nice and caring doctor. He was always concerned for my comfort, checking up on…read moreme the evening of my procedure to make sure I was feeling okay. The pain was minimal and essentially gone after a couple of days. In addition, the staff at this office are amazingly courteous and patient! They have a large team and every single person I came into contact with was so pleasant and extremely kind. I highly recommend!

Ai-yai--yai! That was the most EXPENSIVE piece of Frrrrrrried Chicken I've ever eaten, and that's…read morehow I ended up having to do surgery, and visiting this place called - Honolulu Periodontics & Implants! In late July 2020 I was wildly diggin' into some Frrrrrried Chicken, as I was crazy hungry due to missing my breakfast & lunch that day. As I bit into one of my fried chicken pieces I bought from Times Supermarket, I suddenly felt a sharp pain in one of my tooth! Aiyah! The pain was brief, as it went away as quickly as it came, so I really didn't think anything of it, but by the next day I suddenly developed a small abscess on my gums. YIKES!!! Luckily for me, I have a great dentist as he is an old friend & classmate of mines, and after he squeezed me in on a last minute appointment to check out my teeth. My dentist took an x-ray and found out that I had actually fractured one of the roots on my tooth when I bit into that fried chicken. (Insert sad panda face here!) My dentist then gave me a prescription for some antibiotics, and referred me to a specialist. Unfortunately for me, the root that I busted was on one of my tooth that I had a bridge on, so that's how my paths crossed with Dr. Kenneth Choy who works at Honolulu Periodontics & Impants. I must give 10 stars to Dr. Choy, as he is highly skilled in what he does. Dr. Choy had the task of cutting my gums, & peeling back my gums to remove my tooth & fractured root (this is called a root amputation) yet he had the obstacle of keeping my bridge in place without disturbing it. My operation went pretty smoothly with minimum pain, and after the task was done, Dr. Choy was really great in giving instructions on what to do after my operation, and what to expect. Dr. Choy even called me up that evening (on his own time) to check on me, to see how I was doing after my surgery (which was very caring of him). Of course nobody wants to go through any kind of surgery, but if it's a must..........hopefully you'll get referred to Dr. Kenneth Choy, as he is highly skilled and a great doctor.

The receptionist was very nice & informative, the assistant to the surgeon was very friendly, I…read moreenjoyed talking with her. Mr. Hironaka made me feel very comfortable considering I was a bit nervous; he explained everything to me in detail and was exceptionally nice to me. As a first-time patient here, I was very impressed with the courtesy and professionalism with all of them.

Chain oral surgery business, there business or billing is awful, I paid in full on day of…read moreappointment, gave my insurance info., they said they would submit, they never did and I've called and went into office never to get call from billing office mind you 2 weeks after my appointment they called about balance, which I had paid in full at time of consultation and on top of that they billed for X-rays they never took, they used my dentist X-ray he sent over. There billing is located somewhere but not at the office and this organization is a chain dealership, if your paying upfront I'd go somewhere else, where the patient matters, the good is they did remove teeth but had to go back in for bone chips, not fun! I'd go somewhere that does billing in house not here.

Dr. Haruki is AWESOME! He's professional, knowledgeable, efficient, calm, and caring. From the day…read moreof the dental impact surgery, the procedure went smoothly that no pain was experienced when the molar was first extracted. Even no pain was felt when the metal post was inserted. Post-surgery instructions were very clear and detailed. Front office ladies were very friendly from the time of check-in to time of payment. Dr. Haruki called that afternoon to check on how I was doing. Highly recommend Dr. Haruki and staff and will refer friends and relatives to him. :)

It's unfortunate that, as maxillofacial surgeons, they don't perform mandibular tori reductions! I…read morewas amazed as, from what I understand, it's a pretty common procedure. But Jen was certain and said they only do extractions. So I guess they perform limited services.