My wife broke her crown on a Sunday evening, Monday morning when they opened I immediately called…read moreand got her an appointment on the same day. In and out fantastic team and dentist. Highly recommend.

A wonderful experience as we were in need of emergency dental care…read more Thank you to Dr.Cislo and his team of professionals.

I as the other lady who was hesitant to write a review had an experience also with Alex Spivek. I…read morewent in for a toothache and a teeth cleaning. I was sent to another dentist in Kona where I spent $$ to find out what I knew that the problem is periodical disease and a root canal was not possible. Doctor Alex was very nice but I trust my feelings and intuition. He asked about cancer in my family and said he was very worried and made Me feel awful every time I left. I was ready to switch dentists just because of my intuition. I called and they said he was no longer there. I would like a solution to a dental Problem not someone who makes you feel scared or worried. No wonder the woman who wrote the review had to go thru a situation with her child. I feel for you and your child .

I debated about writing this review for a while, but decided that its only right that other people…read moreknow about how bad Waimea Smiles can be. Dr Miyasato is nice, but she pawned us off on a new dentist who is straight from the mainland, Alex Spivak. Alex Spivak saw our kids and said they all had many cavities that needed to be filled. We said okay, and sent them in for treatment. Our son went in and said his mouth was numb for an unusual amount of time. Husband went in and had the same problem. He informed Spivak, before we sent out daughter in. He saw our daughter, who went in to the office a completely healthy child, and filled her cavity. Like her brother and dad, she had numbness to her face that lasted all night. We figured it would wear off the next day. IT DID NOT. Her entire face on one side drooped, from her eye to her lip. It looked like she had a stroke! We called him to inform him of her injuries and he wanted us to bring her in. We told him we were taking her to her physician because he couldn't do anything for her and because why would we want to take her back to someone who INJURED her?! Her doctor said she had nerve damage and prescribed her a heavy steroid medication to try and relax her face. He stated that he couldn't tell if it was broken or bruised and said he would get a specialist to see Her. In the meantime, this was before Christmas and we had planned out a trip to the mainland for our kids. So we hoped and prayed that her face would return to normal for her sake. NOPE! Her face remained droopy and she lost control of the muscles that move her eyebrows. Her eyes watered like crazy and her mental health was affected. She was miserable the entire trip. She used to be our most cheerful child, friendly, talkative and happy but after the injury caused by Dr Spivak, she withdrew from everyone in the family and became very angry. We arranged for her to get counseling because of this. Remember that the injury affected half of her face, which is the first thing everyone sees! She couldn't raise her eyebrows, or move her mouth, which affected her speech, her smiles, and the way she ate and drank. In school, she would cover half of her face from her eyes to her chin, with her hand. Her food and drink would drop out of her mouth for Months because she couldn't control her lip muscles! We went to see the pediatric neurologist we were referred to and he confirmed that her facial injury definitely came directly from the dentist. As I said before, prior to her appointment she was 100% healthy and had a happy disposition. Her face was injured from December to March and we have received NO APOLOGIES from Spivak or Waimea Smiles. But we have received a letter signed by him stating that he discontinued service to us because of a "patient doctor breakdown" No class, no aloha, and no integrity. On a side note, those "many cavities" our kids had magically disappeared once we switched dentists. Interesting how that happened.

I live on the Big Island full time. The Dr and his staff are professional, knowledgeable, helpful…read morewith dental and apnea issues and insurance coverage. Office is clean and staff are friendly and wear masks. It was easy to make an appointment and the charges for service are reasonable. Recommended.

Dr. Fostvedt in the Queen shops is so very nice. I had a very bad tooth. His assistant who is…read moreawesome also, got me in right away. I was embarrassed, being a senior it's hard to find a good dentist. He pulled my tooth so well I didn't even know it was out!! So painless. Tonight I have no real pain at all!! I highly recommend him. Thank you for a great experience.

Dr. Meyer is a life saver! I have always been afraid of the dentist and for the last 5 years I have…read morebeen searching for a dentist to clearly tell me what to do with my dental needs. In addition, it seemed impossible to get a straightforward answer from anyone. On the contrary, Dr. Meyer was able to concisely explain to me what I needed in an easy to understand manner with complete transparency. Not only that, she is amazing with her techniques in regards to numbing and doing treatment. Thank you Dr. Meyer and the entire staff at North Hawaii Dental. I'm not afraid anymore, just excited that I can finally get this work done and smile again!

Dr. Meyer is professional, energetic, and genuinely caring. Her staff is the same and very…read morewelcoming. I got great results with no pain. No one enjoys going to a dentist, but Dr. Meyer makes it a great experience.

Great place. Had an emergency and called at the last minute. It was busy and they couldn't fit me…read morebut later they had cancellation and called me immediately. The sweetest people on earth! Great quality of care, very helpful and thoughtful through the process. This was almost an emergency as I was in a lot of pain and they came through! Very grateful for them and for the team!

It's been about a year since I had the unfortunate experience of being treated at this office. Let…read moreme preface my review by explaining that I unfortunately had tetracycline as a child which greatly impacted the development of my teeth. This has led me to spend a lot more time in the dentists chair than your average person. I have had extensive amounts of cosmetic work done and take such good care of my teeth that I have not needed any cavities or related work done in a while. Which brings me to my initial visit with Dr Li. The first time we met his office performed the perfunctory routine of X-rays and exams. Imagine my shock when I was informed I was going to need no less than three root canals along with other maintenance. I was shocked to be honest due to my due diligence of oral hygiene. But I trusted his word and set up a schedule of work to be done in the future. I decided to have one of the root canals taken care of right off the bat and that is what was scheduled for my next visit. After arriving and sitting in the chair and having one of my teeth carved away for the root canal I was informed that I didn't need it after all and that it was just a minor cavity. But now I was going to need a crown on that tooth. I was fitted for the crown and while waiting for it a technician entered the chat and asked me to choose what color I wanted for the crown. And there I had to decide, without my glasses, in a not so well lit room to decide what color matched best with my existing teeth. I chose wrong. After getting home and looking closely in the mirror it was clearly not a match. I called the office the next day to register my complaint with the office manager Rachel. Right off the bat, before apologizing or attempting to comfort my displeasure, I was confronted by the fact that I had signed off on it consequently relinquishing them of any responsibility. Naturally my temperature rose as did my anger and voice. Rachel felt uncomfortable with my tone and put me on hold for a few minutes so I could "calm down". When she returned we agreed that I could come in and have the Dr look at it again. When I tried to reschedule however a few weeks later she informed me that she was uncomfortable with my demeanor and didn't feel safe having me as a client anymore and recommended other practices to contact. I asked if Dr Li was still going to take a look at the work I was unhappy with and she agreed on a final visit. When I arrived again, I was taken back into an exam room where Dr Li took a couple of seconds to look at my mouth again before he exclaimed that it "looks seamless". Comical and dismissive and unprofessional to say the least. I warn anyone who is considering visiting this establishment to really consider what you experience on your first visit. Listen to the way he talks to his subordinates and to you as a patient. And if you feel like you are being sold a list of unnecessary work by all means get a second opinion. I will close by adding that the original three root canals I was told I needed were not even mentioned by my new dental care team. Good Luck!

Dr. Hartwell and his team always do a phenomenal job taking care of me and my family. They make us…read morefeel comfortable, calm and explain each procedure thoroughly. I've always been apprehensive and nervous to go to the dentist but Dr. Hartwell genuinely takes care of you like family. I recommend everyone to his office because they are that good! Each experience has exceeded my expectations by far. Mahalo to him and his team!

dont even bother phoning Dr Hartwell's incredibly rude office that doesn't return calls. guess…read morewhat. she told me that "first 'before we get started'. We dont accept ANY insurance. You need to pay 100% upfront." That means a thousand dollars! Worse, because they are not' in network', even if your insurance reimburses you, they reimburse less. people like this impact care for everyone. it makes it so that rich people get the care, and everyone else, well, cant even find a dentist locally. Please let everyone know not to support this entitled attitude in our community.

From the front desk to the doc herself this team is incredible. I had the greatest experience and…read morefelt very taken care of. Professional, kind, knowledgeable. And if you want to see the gals at the front desk smile a mile, bring them sweets. Thanks everyone for a wonderful first experience. I think this is the start of a really great relationship.

If you are looking for quality care AND a friendly office, check out Mauna Family. Pure Aloha from…read morethe minute you walk in the door... super organized & efficient staff. Dr Harris is extremely knowledgeable and thorough and gentle. They offer many comfort amenities...including TV glasses! Makes even long procedures feel over quickly and pain free.

I aso had an unpleasant experience with Dr. Tarvers' wife , Monica - and the receptionist Carie…read more in 2023 ? I was mis-billed by Carlie and she copped an attitude 'cause I complained about it. Monica cut me a refund check but entered the info. on the wrong Iines, so my bank would not accept. she had to re-issue it and was curt. Too bad, 'cause I really like both Dentists there- think they do great work and are very peasant and informative as were the hygienists. when I attempted to return after a year hiatus; I dropped off a fairly recent set of X-Rays from a different Dentist. Carlie said they are closed (it was 2:30) even though website says 3pm, so I had to rush - she said computers were down now so call next day to set up another exam and cleaning. I did 2 days later, but was then told that NEITHER of the 2 dentists nor the hygienist were taking new patients and I would have to be put on a waiting list. I reminded them that I had been an established patient for probably 4-5 years before that. the front desk refused to the tell me how long the list was. I wonder if the Dentists are aware of this attitude ???? It sure seems like a "get-back" to me. I was told that they would relay my message, but who knows.

Dr. Tarver just completed the permanent installation of a complete implanted lower jaw denture. It…read morewas an extensive process, but the attention and care provided by the entire office was outstanding. Dr. Tarver explained every step of the process and was courteous to everyone around. I had heard horror stories from friends about implants done by other providers, but I did not experience any of that. The staff, including the office manager Carlie and dental assistant Katie, were professional and attentive. They are by far the best dental provider that I have experienced.

This is the worst dental customer service I have experience in my 38 years of life. Do not…read morerecommend. They never answer their phone, are never open, don't have certain dentists on Mondays, don't work on Fridays, and reschedule you for six months after your appt if it doesn't work with your schedule. Even if you have a hole in your tooth, you have to wait 9 months to get it filled.

From the owner: Our Waikoloa Dental team is welcoming patients of all ages. Infants, children, and young adults are…read morecovered by Medicaid/Quest through 20 years of age.