I have long been a white knuckler at the dentist. No matter how much I try to focus on deep…read morebreathing, I always find my hands clenched into fists in my lap. I had the first pain free dental procedure at Kailua Dental with Dr. Castro. I didn't even feel the needle or the anesthetic. There. Was. No. Pain. I had to have an expansive filling removed and replaced and felt no pain. I keep repeating it because it amazes me so much to not feel pain at the dentist. Dr. Castro was also great about talking through everything that would be done and asking permission about doing things. The office, as a whole, is awesome, with friendly receptionists, kind hygienists, tvs, and comfy chairs. I will never go anywhere else.

Dr. Dunkelburger, Over prescribes treatments that you don't need to make $ from your insurance…read more(went to a different dentist and they said i didn't need any of the work that he was prescribing)!! Intentionally causes damage so he can charge $ to repair!! Avoid him and his hygenists. Go somewhere else. I will never go back to him or Kailua dental. As a Christian, i forgive them, but posting this so he and his hygenists don't do this to other children or patients.

I was concerned about my need to find a windward side dentist when we moved to Kailua 9 years ago…read more Home Run!! Dr Choy has exceeded any expectations, any experiences I have had with dentists in Hawaii and Georgia. Staff treats us like family. James is now a younger uncle. And never any pain that is not relieved immediately.

Friendly, helpful and caring staff. They're all so pleasant…read moreto speak with, schedule appointments, call reminders about upcoming appointments, etc.

I've been seeing Dr. Jeff for decades, and I truly can't imagine going anywhere else. I've had my…read morefair share of complicated dental procedures over the years, including implants and crowns, and he has handled every one with confidence and skill. Even the most involved treatments feel quick and seamless. What I appreciate most is how he stays up to date with the latest advancements in dentistry. I always feel like I'm receiving the best, most current care available. And the entire staff is so welcoming and efficient. Our entire family sees Dr. Jeff, and I'm so grateful for the care he's given us over the years.

Only four year ago I had a front crown replaced. This week it fell off. After a $500 scan his bill…read moreto replace the tooth is close to $8,000. Previous to this he replaced a crown on my lower jaw due to food getting trapped. It is much worse now. Not happy at all.

Dr. Tony Kim has been my dentist for several years. He has done fillings, and a tooth implant for…read moreme. I have trusted him completely since my first appointment with him. He is extremely well educated & has common sense in any dental situation. His smile and great personality will put you at ease immediately. He is respectful of your feelings, thoughts and concerns regarding your teeth. You won't be disappointed.

I received a wonderful referral from Dr. Kim, DDS. As I would like to be as proactive as I can be…read morewith the health of my teeth, I was able to get a comprehensive in depth look through COR Imaging. Dr. Kim only uses this doctor... and I can see why. Incredible explanation and care when I went to COR Imaging!

The experience here is inconsistent. I have an assigned dentist who is one of the younger sons or…read moregrandsons. When I've seen him, I have had a thorough exam and discussion. However, I never see the same person in sequence for teeth cleaning and when the older doctors come in afterwards, it's really cursory - no jaw exam no tongue exam, one didn't even touch my teeth or look in my mouth. Then they applied resin by almost spraying it on. There was resin on my gums and a thick layer on my teeth with globs between my teeth. They most definitely did not paint it on. It was so gross. I water picked it off after an hour. I think I'm not going back there. The front desk staff is very nice and it is a pleasant office. I know a lot of people in Kailua really like them and they are good community citizens, but this is the third Cleaning visit. I've been disappointed, today was the worst. Maybe it's just my bad timing.

Annual Blood Drive on the 4th of July weekend - sponsored by Dr. K.B. Chun and Sons…read more My neighbor asked me if I would be able to participate in an Eagle Scout Project. Her friend's son was organizing a Blood Drive in conjunction with the annual Blood Drive that a dentist's office in Kailua sponsors every 4th of July weekend. Hmmm... She knows that I am a regular blood donor. I was scheduled to donate in June, and I juggled my schedule around so that I could support two worthwhile projects at the same time! This event was well organized with live music; free shared parking in the lot next to Jack In The Box on Oneawa Street; and goodie bags for donors! It made me want to participate every year! If you're able to donate blood, please consider signing up for a convenient bloodmobile near you - or at the Dillingham or Young Street locations of the Blood Bank of Hawaii. Thanks to Dr. K.B. Chun and Sons for this fun and useful annual community event! I'm looking forward to participating again next year!

Very awesome dentist!!!...Dr. Carrico is a very thorough dentist, always going the extra mile in…read morehis approach to helping/serving his patients. Thank you sir.

So consistent over 15 years! Skilled, friendly, and with heart in all the procedure I've received…read more Both Dr Carrico and his staff are wonderful!

Had compassion for my situation, when he couldn't finish the work, he gave me a refund, there are…read morefew in this industry like Dr. Hannah.

Front desk customer service is amazing, everyone at the office is very professional and does a…read moregreat job, Dr Hannah is the best dentist I have ever been to and my husband also agrees. You can tell him and his whole staff care about their patients and are highly trained and educated. I never thought I would say this but I love going to the dentist because of all of them.

Dr. Uchida should be put in jail…read more He took my money, did a bad job, and then blamed it all on me. He did the All-on-4 procedure for my upper and lower jaw. Charged me $54,000.00 which I paid in two payments upfront. Told me everything would be fine and that he's an "Expert." He's no expert and not even an implant specialist. He is a General Dentist and a crook! After the procedure was done my bite was off. I went back for adjustments but every time I went in he would blame me for his junk work. The teeth were so off that it cause one of the implants to fail and again he blamed it on me. He's the one that's supposed to make my bite good, that's why I did the upper and lower together. He even made me do Botox to try and solve his problem. Less than a year later, my new teeth on the upper and lower broke. I think the implants and materials he used are cheap and couldn't hold up and that he never fixed the bite properly. He again blamed it on me and refused to even fix it. Since I had no money left, I was of no use to him. He's only concerned with money and driving around in his fancy car. The only reason I didn't sue him is because I don't want to continue this nightmare. I'm pau. Yea he might get away with this on me but this is Hawaii and word will get out that he is a crook and a no good dentist. I hope other potential patients will read this and run far away from his office. Stephen

I left the below review for Dr. Uchida's Honolulu office location but would also like to share here…read moresince Dr. Uchida works out of 2 different offices and has 2 different yelp profiles for each location: Do not go to this dentist he is a nightmare! He seems to have a personality disorder and will yell at his patients and staff. The worst part is he hurts his patients when performing work. How is it that I am having work done on the left side of my mouth and when I awake from the procedure my ENTIRE mouth is cut up and my tongue had lacerations on the right side. He prescribes sedation pills so you are sleeping during the procedure and completely unaware of what is happening. It was only when the anesthesia wore off after I left his office did I realize how bad I was hurt. I feel like he did it on purpose because he was not happy that I returned to his office to fix the bad work he did previously. He will overcharge you and recommend having work done that is not even necessary just to make more money. I know this because I am now at another dentist who took Xrays of my mouth and said that I don't need to have the additional work done that Dr. Uchida said I did. Not to mention, he uses cheap materials so your teeth, implants, bonding etc.. will keep breaking and you will have to keep going back in, and he will charge everytime even though it's his fault. I think that's the plan so he continues making money off of his patients. Please stay away from this place this dentist is unethical and will seriously hurt someone one day.

I rarely write reviews, but happily write this one. I had a…read moredental emergency several months ago. When I tried to reach my regular dentist, I learned he was off island. After attempting to find a dentist that could help, I went into Michael Sakuda's office, and he took me in without hesitation. Both he and his staff were commendable. I decided then that when my regular dentist retires (which turns out at the end of this year (2023)), I will transfer my care to Dr. Sakuda. I've already recommended him to a friend, and I hope he remembers me!

Very impressed with Dr. Sakuda and his staff. I changed to him after my dentist retired and am so…read morehappy that I found such a welcoming atmosphere and high level of professionalism to treat my dental needs. The office is also beautifully appointed with a whale and dolphin theme which resonates with me as I do marine mammal protection work. I actually look forward to my dental appointments now! Update (08/3/2023) since I wrote the above (07/29/23) I have been to Dr. Sakuda's 2 more times. Every time I am so happy that he and his staff are my dental team. Dr. Sakuda is very personable in addition to be very knowledgeable and competent. I really like him as a person and enjoy our talks about his dog, his kids and more. And all of his staff have been so friendly and patient with all of my questions. and interactions with them. Mele, Jenna and the others are just great. I highly recommend Dr. Sakuda and his team and am so glad I found them.

Great team and excellent service! I was in and out in half an hour for my regular cleaning. They…read morewere very attentive to my needs and checking in with pain or problems.

From the moment you walk in the door, you're greeted with nothing but kindness. The front desk…read morestaff is super friendly, welcoming, and makes you feel comfortable right away. Once you're in the chair, that same energy continues--everything is explained clearly, and you never feel rushed or uneasy. The entire team truly cares about their patients. A solid 10/10 experience every single time. Highly recommend!