How do you describe a hero? I simply say "Dr. Kasiwada!" The night before boarding an early flight from the East Coast to Honolulu, my wife lost a tooth. We took the flight anyway and upon landing I randomly called a dentist, who himself recommended Dr. Kashiwada. He took us in immediately though he was otherwise booked. His care, compassion, obvious skill, and amazing follow-up, was unique in all my nearly seven decades. He is a clinician. He is an expert, on licensing boards, and it is a delight to be in his caring company. He allows you to enjoy a dental visit! We had never met him but immediately felt as though he had been our dentist for decades. He called us several times to be sure we could enjoy our time in Hawaii without concern for the tooth that he skillfully repaired and was our Guardian Angel. We never expected so skillful, so kind and caring, and so wise a practitioner, as we were simple transient visitors. So, how do you define a hero? Visit Dr. Kashiwada and see. read more

Been coming to Dr. Kashiwada since I was just a toddler! Even now as an adult, I have so much trust in 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!! read more

We have been coming to see Dr Kashiwada for years after my girlfriend's referral. We are happy we did. 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 read more

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I have seen Dr.Kashiwada for a long time. He is the very best at what he does. His team are all very kind, professional and makes you feel well cared for. I highly recommend seeing him for your dental needs. They genuinely care about whats best for you. read more

Doctor Kashiwada, Aunty Barbra, and Aunty Doreen are an excellent dental care team. I have been a dental patient with them for around 4 years going on 5 years now. In that time they have worked hard and tirelessly to fix my teeth. They provide thorough cleanings and examinations before working with you on the process or methods of teeth restoration. When you sit in their chair they make you feel safe and comfortable. Not to mention they love to talk story with you while they get to work on your teeth. It's a great service and good fun! Definitely recommend Doctor Kashiwada to anyone in need of a dentist. read more

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Dr. Ronald Kashiwada deserves a 5+++ star rating!! Dr. Kashiwada is a 5+ doctor! He has a lot of patience and he explains things in a way we will understand and remember! I made the same mistake where something got stuck in my gums. the 1st major surgery was for a tiny sesame seed from some Korean Bi Bim Kook Soo. I learn to stay away from Korean foods. Youʻd think Iʻd stop eating anything nutty! My senior citizen mind forgot and I ate something weird and got into the same situation major surgery no. 2 now. As the professional and calm man that he is, he saved my gum again! I think this hard headed senior citizen is truly Blessed to have a dentist as Dr. Ronald Kashiwada! Suffer no more! with Dr. Ronald Kashiwada and his faithful staff Doreen and Barbara! One more thing stay away from nuts and popcorn! read more

Dr. Kashiwara is the best dentist I've ever had. Anyone who has ever had a negative experience at a dental office in the past or serious trauma at dental offices needs to come here, seriously. I've had years of traumatic experiences at dental offices and was finally given the gift of a good dental office. My teeth are in bad shape so believe me when I say this office is the best thing that's happened to me in a very long time. I feel very grateful to Dr. Kashiwara and his staff for being the kind and caring people they are. Over the past year or so of Dr. Kashiwara I've had the following experiences: 1. Being called next day after dental visits to check how I am doing 2. Being seen for an emergency appointment during their lunch hour, or being squeezed in for appointments 3. Not having to feel the pain from Novocain shots because of the way they have you swab prior to shots 4. After Novocain shots I can move my face and mouth like normal instead of being numb to my ears and eyes for hours after, which I've experienced at other offices 5. Being seen on their day off for serious dental issues 6. Having Dr. Kashiwara go to bat for me when a dental procedure wasn't going to be covered, even though it should have been. He seriously even went to HDS and spent time writing to them to appeal their decision, which they did! 7. Feeling cared about and valued, Dr. Kashiwara and his staff have always made me feel so cared for and they truly remember their patients and care about them. You're more than just a number here, seriously depending on the situation he'll even give you his cell number just in case anything happens in your mouth 8. He explains everything to you throughout the process and even shows you pictures using a cool camera (this was really helpful for me personally, but if you don't like it just tell him) 9. They want to make sure you're comfortable and not in pain and will keep checking in with you. If you feel anything always put your left hand up and he'll stop right away and do whatever he can to make sure you're not in pain (he did this for me plenty times since I unfortunately usually need a lot of Novocain, but after the first couple of times he knows just how much to give me. He's a true master it's easy to tell not only has he been practicing for a while but he also loves his job. Still in disbelief at the amount of work everyone at this office puts in and I'm proud to say they're my dental office. Things to keep in mind: 1. They are cash only (actually don't mind this as much as I thought I would, but I like that they don't want to sign me up for a credit card to pay for services because they don't want their patients to go into any kind of debt). 2. You need to wear a mask (it's just 3 people working there so it's very understandable and tbh most of the time you have your mask off anyway so it doesn't bother me at all. I care about all of them I wouldn't want to get any of them sick, especially because I never know in advance if I'm sick lol) 3. They have their own parking structure and I've never had to pay for parking because they validate 4. They see patients on Saturday 5. I can't recommend them enough, after getting a new job they didn't take my new insurance, so I legit bought a plan myself that's how much I value them. I've never even thought to do that for any dentist or doctor before. They're truly special people and so talented at what they do. It's always nice to laugh and talk story with them. Thank you Dr. Kashiwara and staff you're the bestest!! TLDR: No need to look anywhere else just call them to see if they take your insurance and when they can squeeze you in. You'll never find another dentist or dental office like this, I'm so thankful to them and you will be too. read more

I've been going here since I was 12 and now I'm 20 uncle and auntie them have always taken care of me I especially love how they can all put there professionalism aside and just talk to me like family cuz I local girl das how I like to talk I'm always excited to go dentist cuz I know there gonna get my teeth healthy and I'm gonna have a good time catching up with them! read more

i have been with uncle since 2007 and now it's almost the ending of 2024, uncle and aunty barb and Doreen has show nothing but love. yes i have went to other dentist offices but they are not like them (i would always complain to my parents that i would want to go to uncles office). every time i had a tooth ache i would come in late and UNCLE would still take time out of his resting nights to come and take of me. i went from crying and praying to not wanting to go and get checked up but now i'm more motivated to come in, not only are they my dentist doctors they are my support system, lawyers, therapist, and accountants (lol) they have helped me so much financially and they still take time out their days to call my insurance just so i can get covered (thank you aunty barb). Also thank you aunty Doreen for following up with my family too, for always find ways to fit my family in on their scheduling. if u ever need a good doctor pls come to their office, nice welcoming family and most importantly they will take care of you safely. read more

Ronald Kashiwada, DDS - General Dentistry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've had the pleasure of having Barb take care or my teeth since 1992. I'm grateful for her help keeping my smile healthy. Dr Kashiwada shared with me the correct way of flossing my teeth. Ever since then, my check ups have been excellent! Doreen will always share a friendly reminder the day before an appointment. With a busy schedule, her calls are appreciated. The office is located in a building with a beautiful large mural. You can't miss it! Thank you Dr, Barb and Doreen for all your wonderful care! read more

First off I would love to say thank you to Dr. Kashiwada and also aunty Barbara and aunty Doreen for all of the years you guys have taken care of me and treated me like family. And if you have to do a TMJ adjustment then this is the place to get it!! I promise!! I was having really bad headaches and I was having really bad jaw pain whenever I would eat anything. I even went out to get a night guard bc I couldn't even sleep at night. Then the neck pain started and I just had it already. I went into Dr. Kashiwada office to seek help and he suggested his TMJ treatment. I am not going to lie right after the first appointment I could feel the difference right away. And I was soo happy bc I finally could enjoy eating food again and also enjoy a good nights rest! I currently just finished my last appointment and I feel better than ever and with no pain in my jaw or neck and the headache are gone! My bite and teeth are all a-line and I don't ever have to worry about this problem ever again. Thank you guys sooo sooo much! I really appreciate what you guys did for me! Hands down the best dentist read more

Ronald Kashiwada, DDS - Big o happy smile! - General Dentistry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My wife and I started seeing Dr K (Doreen and Barb) about two months ago and in that short time we have both come to realize how important a transparent conversation can be with your dentist. He has opened up our conversations on exactly what is happening with our teeth and gums and why certain procedures are necessary. Best of all he actually uses a miniature camera to show you what is going on inside of your mouth. On a side note my wife was experiencing headaches almost daily and after several adjustments her headaches has lessen. We both highly recommend that you call Dr Ronald Kashiwada today!! read more

I had a TMJ problem ever since middle school and was afraid of the price back then of course. Recently my jaw was getting worse and Dr. Kashiwada recommended me to do the treatment. I am 28 now and I saved up money to pay for the treatment. My jaw problem was to the point where I was going to need surgery. So to avoid that I did the treatment first. Now I am able to open my mouth wider then before and my jaw is not aching as bad as before. Dr told me I wont be needing surgery and am stoked to hear that. Anyone that has doubts, just do it. read more

I knew Dr. K 20 years ago when we were in the Air Force. Loved his staff and that beautiful building! My current dentist does not have that view! read more

I met the Kashiwada team (Barbara and Doreen) quite a while back when I had a deadly fear of dentists (as I had many cavities as a child and had trauma from that). Dr. Kashiwada is the first dentist since my childhood who helped me believe that pain is not a necessity for dentistry! I've been going to him since that time and have brought my children here as well. Barbara and Doreen together with Dr. Kashiwada are extended family to me now and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him at anyone. I even have coworkers come from out of town just to have them clean his teeth. They're that excellent. Please don't wait any longer to find this superb dentist as he may have another 15-20 years tops before he retires. He's definitely cured my dentophobia. read more

Dr. Kashiwada and his staff, Barbara and Doreen, have truly played a major role in my quality of life. Their compassion, expertise and dedication has changed my life for the better. This is no exaggeration. What's my story? For thirteen years, I couldn't speak to people without feeling the need to cover my mouth. Forget smiling for photos. I knew everyone's eyes would gravitate toward my teeth and I could never just relax. What happened? You know those horror film nightmares when the unsuspecting victim is sitting in the dental chair thinking they're just going to get veneers for a whiter smile and they were never told that they weren't a candidate for veneers? So the unsuspecting patient unknowingly has her front teeth drilled down to toothpick-thin nubs and the doctor walks out of the room for a moment and, numb from the anesthetic, slides her tongue over her teeth and her front four teeth are practically gone? The doc comes back and puts Bugs Bunny-like caps on top of those and she can't afford to change them and definitely couldn't trust THAT dentist to fix it so she lives with the trauma and deep, deep self-consciousness for the next 13 years...? Yeah, that's my story. When I first met Dr. Kashiwada, he was so kind and caring towards me and held back nothing to helping me on my journey towards normalcy! When he was recommended to me, it's safe to say that after what had happened to me and what I had lived with for so long, I was not searching for cosmetic perfection... I just wanted my smile to look normal... Natural. My case was, without a doubt, very challenging and labor-intensive. It required multiple visits to not only Dr. Kashiwada's office, but also to the lab where the "teeth" were made. They were so thorough and efficient from start to finish. They made sure that the new smile I was given was as close to my natural smile pre-nightmare. They made sure what they designed and created for me matched the shape of my face, the color of my teeth and was not protruding or uneven. They went above and beyond for me even meeting me after regular office hours for fittings and evaluation. I don't have better words to express my gratitude. I can smile and laugh. I feel normal again. I can look in the mirror and the nightmare I once had is no longer my reality, but just an awful memory. Thank you, Dr. Kashiwada and staff. Thank you. read more

Dr. Kashiwada, Doreen, and Barbara are the best! Dr. Kashiwada knows his stuff, having been in the business for over 40 years. He will do his best and tell you what you need to do in order to make your teeth last for as long as they can. His special experience in TMJ also, I feel, lends a more holistic view of your mouth that everyone, and myself in particular, sorely needed. No other dentist that I've ever had took the time to explain to me that I needed braces, and why. I only wish Dr. Kashiwada and I could've crossed paths earlier. He will also not push unnecessary procedures or treatments on you, and will try his utmost to save you money instead. Also, he does not sugarcoat anything, so be mentally prepared when you enter his office as he will show you exactly what is going on in your mouth - before, during, and after treatment! read more

If the was a 100 stars I would give it to them ,this is my very first time come here got refer from HDS customer service ,I'm so happy that I came here they are so friendly them young beautiful lady's Barbara and darin they are the Best also Doc Ronald he laugh at me when Barbara and Darin told him about my story hahaha just letting yall know that Doc and his team they are the Best and Beyond that professionals .. read more

To everyone reading--You're welcome, in advance. First off, unlike many of the Yelp reviewers for this practice, I am not a longtime patient. None of my family members, nor my friends, had ever come here before. It was really out of pure chance and DESPERATE NEED that I myself began my journey, from being a "basket case" to "better, a world over", all thanks to Dr Kashiwada. Before I started writing this, I read through the greater majority of the reviews here, and thought I'd share a newer patient's thoughts on the validity of the good and bad things people have mentioned. So, here's the breakdown, according to my experience: 1) THIS OFFICE DOES NOT SELL YOU WHAT YOU DON'T NEED-- Some folks said that Dr. Kashiwada tried to "push" expensive treatments on them and, to this, I had to laugh. Yes, this dentist is adamant at times, but it's not to make a quick buck offa treatments you don't need. Really, over the course of the last couple years, Dr. Kashiwada painstakingly tried to figure out ways to SAVE me money. HMSA Dental is a crappy plan to have, but he really tries to work around what the insurance company allows to see if there is another way to fix your problem. Okay, yes, the TMJ treatments I received here were a pretty penny as it is priced by the number of teeth needing treatment (AND IT IS NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE)...but let me tell you that Dr. Kashiwada would NEVER prescribe something unless that patient could really stand to benefit from it. And if you're complaining, you don't understand what it's like to go from being migraine-ridden daily, with a bite so gawd-awful open, created by a nasty piece of dental crap prescribed by my old doc, to becoming completely pain-free and with a solid bite! IT IS PRICELESS! 2) THIS OFFICE IS LOUD AND BUSTLING, BUT ALWAYS FRIENDLY-- I liken it to be stepping into someone's house, actually...you know where everyone is always laughing or getting "scolded" or talking out of turn, and laughing again? Dr. Kashiwada loves to talk, that's for sure, so be ready to listen. He will sit there and educate you about the state of your tooth or teeth and speak out loud what the possible courses of action are. Sometimes he'll repeat them all over again, but patience is really a virtue here because he is really trying to help you. In the next stations over, Doreen and Barb are also chatting away with patients as they mill about this busy practice, assisting in procedures or cleaning their patient's teeth. They're not shooting the breeze, really...those ladies are multitasking queens if I ever saw one! They remember EVERYONE and can pick up conversations left off from the last time you came in for a treatment. Definitely no air of pretentiousness here! It's like "Cheers"--you know, "where everyone knows your naaaame!" 3) THEY CARE-- Yep, from Day 1 till now, any time I was in pain--OMG a tooth chipped, a crown came off, a million canker sores that sprouted up!!--Dr. Kashiwada and his staff have fitted me in THAT DAY. And when you do come in, maybe it'll be hard to hear from the doc what brought you in on an emergency basis...but it's really, really stuff you need to heed to prevent a repeat of the situation. He really does bend over backward to help you; he even took time to see me when the office was technically closed for a period of time. Of course, to each his own. In no way am I peddling this office to you. They have a strong fan base already, one that is being built up by the day. Just was compelled to chime in today...that if you care about your teeth at all, then this dental practice will be right up there, caring about them just as much as you do! Ball's in your court! read more

I absolutely love Dr. Kashiwada, Doreen & Barb. I have been coming here for a couple of years. Before then I was afraid of the dentist and didn't go regularly. But I had a dental emergency and Because their office is so close to my place of work, and I loved the reviews on yelp, I called and they were more than happy to fit me in. Ever since then, they have become my regular dentist. I'm still scared (who wouldn't be) but they all have a great way of making me feel so comfortable. And the little bear they have for kids helps me too. Lol. They are all so friendly - and loud lol. But they are always so personable which helps me feel so comfortable. My son and boyfriend now see them and they have been great at helping my family get into great dental health. read more

Dr. Kashiwada does excellent work to eliminate the root of muscle tightness, clicking jaws joints and aligning teeth. He has honed craft to the highest degree possible with short sessions of tooth adjustments. I will admit, paying for college, and finding a way to budget for the adjustments was difficult but the results make it worth it. I never knew I had a bad bite until I got it corrected. Investing in the future of my teeth will save me a lot of money when I start to enter a later stage of my life. The staff always welcome me with smiles, consistently and always send me salutations on my way out. Comfortable seating, pleasant waiting lobby, and excellent parking. read more

Dr. Kashiwada's practice is phenomenal. I have been seeing Dr. Kashiwada for about three years, and I could only wish that I had found him earlier. I was first referred to Dr. Kashiwada to look into a possible TMJ concern. I was so frequently experiencing migraines that it was starting to affect my work attendance. During my appointment, Dr. Kashiwada was very informative. I had to review a folder of materials relating to TMJ before Dr. Kashiwada would proceed with the service. At first, I was very skeptical. The associated cost of the service is not covered by insurance, and it's just not an amount that working class people have stored around. After taking initial x-rays, Dr. Kashiwada informed me that if my bite is not corrected, my existing porcelain crowns will eventually crack. Even though he showed me the existing fractures, I put the issue on the back burner due to skepticism. It took me months before I finally committed to the procedure. During the months wait, my migraines worsened, and I had changed three prescriptions. During my first appointment, I was scared that the procedure was going to hurt, but I was surprised as it was painless. I have now completed the majority of my adjustments, and have never been more satisfied. Since getting the procedure, I have experienced a drastic decrease in the frequency of migraines. I work in a high-stress environment, so migraines are, unfortunately, inevitable. The procedure is definitely worth the investment. As for Dr. Kashiwada and his staff, Barbara and Doreen, I would not risk trying to find another group of genuinely caring individuals. I don't think anyone loves going to the dentist, but going to them is as good as it will get. In all of my visits, I would go in drained, but would always leave laughing! So a big THANK YOU to Dr. Kashiwada, Barbara, and Doreen for everything that you do!! read more

My family and I have been seeing Dr.Kashiwada and his team for the past 10 years or longer. I just came into the office on June6, 2019. When all I thought I needed was to get my wisdom teeth removed and when I came to see Dr.Kashiwada it came down to me having an infection in my mouth. I'm so happy that I went to him because the pain is completely gone I'm just dealing with the healing process right now. i can't thank his team and Dr.kashiwada more then enough for what they did for me and my mouth. Thank you guys for always taking are of me and my family. I would highly recommend this Dentist office to anyone that's looking for a team that treats you like family, amazing prices, and most importantly BEAUTIFUL TEETH!!! Thank you guys again read more

Sometimes you wanna go. Where everybody knows your name, And they're always glad you came. You wanna be where you can see, Our troubles are all the same, You wanna be where everybody knows your name. Yes you feel this way at this dentist office. One of the many things that makes this dental office one of a kind is that the staff is suuuuuper friendly! You aways feels special when you visit. All the offices ladies say hi and use my first name. I've been to offices where I have waited and waited to be greeted only to be asked what my name is. Annoying right?!?! Dr. Kashiwada is nice, thorough, informative, and honest. I like that he is able to show me on a TV screen exactly what the issue is. Then explain in laymens terms how he will fix my teeth. Side note: if you see me in person and are in need of a dentist you'll probably want to ask me who my dentist is and go there. I got a beautiful "grill" and it's thanks to my dental team! read more

Just finished my first adjustment for Bruxism and TMJ and have never experienced this level of relaxation. Literally, sitting in the chair. It's incredible. Almost like all of my muscles on my head, face and jaw are tingling because they aren't forced to contract. I had no idea how tight and stressed my muscles were. Absolutely the best decision. Can't wait to see how I feel in the morning!! Thank you Dr. K and Team! If you suffer from tension headaches, grumpiness, teeth grinding, stress induced clenching, have pain in your shoulders, and think you've tried everything out there to help...you have not. I went to chiropractors, massage therapists, general practitioners and acupuncturist and had no idea what it felt like for all my muscles to be relaxed and in the right spot. Go see Dr K. It's more than worth the investment. Amazing. read more

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Meh Staff is friendly and extremely talkative (even during your cleaning) I've been going to Dr. Kashiwada since 2019 and my last visit was my LAST visit. Ive never been so humiliated and judged EVER in my life. Let me first say the office is only so small and fits about 3 patients. Rooms are open and not private. So when Dr comes talk to you about your teeth the whole office can hear him talking. Even those waiting in the lobby. Mind you, he's loud and he talks a lot. Uses a lot of metaphors when explaining how your teeth work (ex. Grinding like how smooth an engine should be when lubricated) Doreen are Barbara are friendly and they talk to you during your cleaning and ask questions (that's one way to get your mind distracted if you're nervous being at the dentist) but they ask a lot of personal questions and try to get the into your while life detail by detail. This may not be how others feel but sometimes I felt judged (not myself) but because I have piercings and a lot of tattoos. I remember I jokingly said "I'm gonna pierce my tongue) and One of them said "no don't do that. That isn't attractive" ok I get it you have an opinion but you're just my dental hygienist. Dr. Kashiwada also claims that I need all these procedures (adjustments, gum surgery, braces and one of my tooth pulled (a good tooth) but I went to another Dental Office and that Dr told me only thing I need done is braces but not actual braces. Invisalign is what's being recommend. All the other things are required. He also said alignments won't necessarily help with headaches which Dr. Kashiwada claims I'm getting headaches because I need to smooth my teeth down and get adjustments on them. Too many procedures to be getting done that aren't necessary. Plus they only accept cash or check. No cards. I decided to stop going to Dr. Kashiwada because the last visit he humiliated me in the office while there was a whole family in the lobby who can hear every detail. I wanted to get out of there ASAP. I didn't even want to pay my bill at that moment. I told Doreen I'd come back another day. I felt like I was doing a walk of shame entering the lobby and exiting the office. 3-4 months go by and Barbara calls me to reschedule my cleaning and I told her I wouldn't be coming back because Dr embarrassed me in from the whole office. She said she'd call me back to see what happened. I get a cal a week later and Barbara calls me about my bill. She never brought up my concern. Ever since then they have been calling me about my bill. My bill no more than $70 and they are constantly calling me. Yet, Dr. Kashiwada can't call me to apologize or get an understand of what happened. If he called and we had a mutual understanding I'd be okay with that but nope. He's worried about getting paid. read more

The best dentist I went to. Family friendly atmosphere. They do great work. They make your treatment as painless as they can. They are very caring and really make you feel at home. I already recommended three people. read more

I came to Dr. Kashiwada seeking treatment for TMD symptoms and not gonna lie, I was skeptical. I had self-diagnosed myself (lol) with TMJ/TMD from my jaw issues - I've always had trouble opening my mouth wide, experienced tiredness (and occasionally pain) when chewing, and would sometimes hear clicking/cracking in my jaw... But the fortnightly headaches? Nah, this is normal! The recurring pain in my right trapezius muscle? Sure, I work 8 hours on the computer! The swelling on my right side? Whoa now, I wouldn't call it swelling, my face has always been that way! I've always known that I grind my teeth while sleeping, which started to cause localized gum recession and cracks in a few teeth. How could ALL of these issues be due to malocclusion? NONE of my previous dentists have ever mentioned this. Hearing all of this, and then the cost associated with the treatments - sure, it did sound like a sales pitch (mind you, this was my very first time meeting Dr. Kashiwada). TMD treatment isn't covered by insurance so this was an INVESTMENT, as most people aren't able to simply cough up this out of pocket amount. Honestly, it was the cost and my over-analytical self (that disliked some of the answers to my questions) that got me thinking "do I really need this right now? I mean the pain isn't constant and it's not that bad".....yet. My first adjustment fell on one of those days where my trapezius muscle was bothering me. Literally, seconds into the (painless) procedure, I could feel the pain slowly dissipate. I was in disbelief because it just did not make sense to me and was so counterintuitive. For me, this was preventative care and since I wasn't in pain all the time, it would've been difficult to realize the actual effectiveness of the treatment had this not happened. I'm a few treatments in now, the pain in my trapezius has not come back, I've had maybe 1-2 headache, AND my face has slimmed down from the reduction in swelling/masseter muscle size - something I had just paid for Botox to do! NOTHING SHORT OF A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE I TELL YA. I honestly couldn't be happier with my decision to do the adjustments and am glad I didn't wait any longer to do it; it's been life-changing in more ways than one. Dr. Kashiwada is truly an outstanding dentist and I now have no doubt that he's saved me from significant dental work in the future. I'm literally ditching my current dentist in Seattle and will fly back to Hawaii to see him because I don't trust any other. TLDR: came here for TMD treatment, almost didn't do it because of the cost and being stupid. Got my bite adjusted and it's changed my life AND face. Went from a skeptic to a Dr. Kashiwada stan. read more

My family has been going to Dr Kashiwada for years, and I have to say we love it. Everyone is so friendly! They are very accommodating with my family's hectic schedule. We all enjoy our visits! Currently at this time, I'm getting my teeth whitened. The results have been amazing! I have never seen my teeth look brighter and whiter! The process is easy. Dr Kashiwada and staff can help your teeth look better. I am happy I did this!! read more

Ronald Kashiwada, DDS - General Dentistry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Dr. kashiwada, Doreen & Barbara are great! They are very friendly & accommodating. Cleanings & check ups are thorough & plans for future dental work are explained clearly. I've recently had issues with my teeth after years of neglect and Dr. Kashiwada has corrected my bite by doing teeth adjustments! No more daily headaches! I highly recommend Dr. Kashiwada and his team! read more

First and foremost I would like to thank Dr. Kashiwada, Aunty Barb and Aunty Doreen for their hospitality, professionalism and authenticity. For the better part of my 27 years of life I have never had a good dental experience. Ever, but from the moment I walked in the door I was treated like family. They took the time and explained in detail what dental work was needed and walked me through the entire process of what to expect both from a financial standpoint and health/dental care aspect both prior and post procedure. They accommodated me in every way imaginable from making sure I was using the right products (while providing some free of charge) to dental hygiene/care and assuring me they would do everything within their power to educate and support me through every treatment I needed. They even called after each and every visit to check up on how I was feeling and my overall well-being. Furthermore, they were upfront and didn't sugar coat anything but did it in a manner that felt like we were family. I can't thank them enough for allowing me to feel more confident in my own skin and smile. I would highly recommend their services over any other dental practitioner I've been to hands down. My only regret is that I didn't take the time to write this review sooner due being so busy and caught up in life. Thanks again guys, you da best! -Josh read more

I stumble upon Dr. Kashiwada office on the job. Because of the location & convince, I changed my dental. Ever since I've been going to Dr. Kashiwada office I felt like home. The staff was nice & friendly.... & they always made me smile/ laugh even though I had a bad day. I've been to many dentals in my lifetime and not one doctor told me I had TMJ. I've always thought headache, muscle tightness, jaw pain,and many other signs of TMJ.... I really thought it was normal. Just pop a pill and you will be fine later on. But boy....I was wrong. They kept coming back & I just simply ignored the signs. I never knew my bite can cause such big of a problem. Dr. Kashiwada read me articles about TMJ, told me about the adjustment, reassuring me that after the adjustment all of those signs will go away. He also told me that don't just believe his words, go look on yelp and read the reviews. After doing some research & reading the reviews... I've decided to do it.... I was so disappointed when I heard insurance doesn't cover this procedure. So, I had a choice to make. Do I want to pay for a expensive adjustment or do I want to spend my money on my vacation or tattoos? I had to think real hard. But thinking about the future when I get older, it will get even more painful if I do it later on. Might as well do it now then later on. Let me tell you. IT WAS THE BEST CHOICE IVE EVER MADE! I rarely ever get a headache. My jaw doesn't hurt anymore. My muscle tightness got looser! Life was going great! I want to thank Dr. Kashiwada & his team for taking care of me! Mahalo read more

I've been going to Ronald Kashiwada since I was a child. 35 plus years still going to see, for what procedure my mouth is required. Never felt any kind of discomfort of pain. This man,know his Dentistry & very skillful in his practice. I recommend to allow your children, friends, & colleagues, to experience excellent service of Dentistry. Also, Dr. Kashiwada, is a good listener. We talk about all kinds of things of life, I group Doctor as a family. You can't find too many dentist, whom has a passionate heart, like Dr. Kashiwada's. He's a good man..Proud to have him as my Dentist. read more

My family has been seeing Dr. Kashiwada for 18 years. ​I can't say enough about how awesome Doreen, Barbara, and Dr. Kashiwada are...I can't imagine there being a better dentist in Hawaii :) We've had an emergency situation and Dr. Kashiwada had us meet him at his office at 10 pm one night and he took care of the problem! Over the last 18 years, Dr. Kashiwada's team has become more like family. They even came to my daughter's graduation ceremony! read more

We absolutely love Dr.Kashiwada and his amazing staff! My husband and I have been patients for about two years. They are super friendly, and the office feels like home. Our children also see Dr. Kashiwada and love coming to the office with us because it's "fun". Dr.Kashiwada and his staff take the time to explain the procedures in detail to help us better understand what is being done. He is extremely patient and does quality work! They always call the day after a procedure to see if all is well. We are very pleased with their professional, yet personable service! I recommend everyone to Dr.Kashiwada. He truly cares about your oral health and we can honestly say have never felt any pain when being worked on. Thank you Dr.Kashiwada and staff for always taking great care of our family! read more

Ronald Kashiwada, DDS - Love the view - General Dentistry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Dr. Ronald Kashiwada is the first dentist I've ever been to that was truly pain free. He uses a higher end numbing gel, and more than one q-tip, and by the time he injects the Novocain you are already so numb you don't feel a thing. He never tries to up-sell you and is brutally honest about what he can accomplish. My favorite part is that he has a little wand camera he can put into your mouth so you can really see what is going. It can be quite disgusting, but is a real eye opener to the importance of your oral health. He and his trio of Aunties have made me feel like Ohana from my very first visit, which is why I have kept going back for 4 years even after moving all the way to Ewa Beach. read more

I will never go back to this dentist again. He's a good dentist but his staff his horrible. I asked to get a prescription for Ibuprofen and the receptionist (who has no medical experience) said I have to come back in. It's an $80 taxi ride and $300 in cash. I'm in a lot of pain. Over the counter meds aren't working so now I'm going to my doctor for help. read more

Just recently got my teeth adjustments for TMJ. My bite have never felt so solid. He and his staff always does a good job! Thank you, Dr. Kashiwada! read more

Dr. Kashiwada is A-mazing! We needed to find a dentist and my husband found Dr. Kashiwada here on Yelp. I've always had issues with clinching my teeth, grinding my teeth, and my jaw popping or locking. Because of this, unknowingly this was the cause of my headaches and sore neck. I also didn't realize that this caused me to have cracked teeth which was leading to my cavities. I had no idea I had cracked teeth. I also didn't realize that there was a solution and Dr. Kashiwada had that answer- adjustment. I was super skeptical, but I trusted Dr. Kashiwada. AND, it is all worth it. I no longer have those headache, I don't grind my teeth, nor does my jaw lock or pop. I never realized that all it took was to adjust my teeth. I never knew that this was a thing. If my teeth should have any movement or I should ever have any slight issue with my teeth, Dr. is just a phone call away, he'll see me, check my teeth, and help with adjustment. I am so happy with this investment! I think it's also worthy to note that needless to say, I am petrified of needles. With cavities and other dental work, we all know that getting a shot to numb the area to be worked on is never any fun. For me, I double down and have a panic attack. When having to get shots in Dr. Kashiwada's care, I have never felt relaxed and at easy. My first visit Dr. and the ladies took their time with me and were so patient with me. Now, I am so comfortable in their office that I literally fall asleep when I get settled into my chair. (Sometimes I even get a blanket). I actually look forward to going to the dentist because I have some me time to relax.- LOL Now I would also like to comment that my 4 keiki also go to Dr. Kashiwada. And they all love going to their dentist. My 3rd keiki is like me, petrified of needles too. Now he goes in and is a little apprehensive but they take such great care of him that he is at easy. I love that we are not treated like cattle- hustling us in and out- just trying to make that buck. Dr. Kashiwada actually genuinely cares about us and who we are as an individual and family. He, Barb, and Doreen talk with us with care and are interested in us. They are part of our ohana. They even text to check in on us after any one of our dentist visits. I have never had a dentist actually text or call to check in on us. Dr. Kashiwada, Barb, and Doreen are the bestest and I am so grateful that my husband found them. read more

I am SO thankful for Yelp and for all of these reviews that led me to finding Dr Kashiwada's office! They're lengthy but honestly these reviews tell it exactly how it is. I've had an issue with my jaw popping TERRIBLY for years now. I've always just shrugged it off, ignored it, and learned to live with it. The popping was so bad that it would pop whenever I would open AND close my mouth- it was the worst when I would eat. My friends would always freak out and look at me crazy because it was so loud, they could actually hear it pop across the table. I always brought it up to my regular dentist but all they really advised me to do is use a night guard or see an ortho (which I did a couple years ago, and they recommended I get a splint). It wasn't until my jaw started locking, causing me pain to eat and open my mouth that I started to do my research and take more initiative in getting this issue fixed. My first appointment was a lot but I kind of had an idea of what to expect based on the reviews. Dr Kashiwada brought out some articles basically explaining TMJ and how everything in our body is connected. I could really tell he knew what he was talking about. It was very informative and felt like I was in a health/anatomy class and let me tell you, science was never my strong point in school lol but I was so fascinated by it all. One of the things that I really appreciate is that Dr takes the time to make sure I understand what he's talking about, and if I don't, he uses real world situations/analogies to help explain it in a way that I'll get it! Before seeing Dr, there were many things I didn't know before. I never knew that my bite affected SO MANY OTHER THINGS regarding my health. I didn't realize that my bite was so uneven, and I didn't know that I had little to no cartilage in my jaw bone (we found out through an xray) which is what's causing the horrible popping. I never realized how much I clench my jaw throughout the day and how tense my shoulders were. Also, I'm known to all of my friends and family as the slowest eater ever. Dr explained to me that was also due to my bite. I had a harder time breaking down food and digesting which causes my acid reflux. I was so shocked when he told me that- I used to have really bad stomach problems (still do occasionally) and I even got an endoscopy done for it. All the oncologist told me was that I had a lot of acid buildup but Dr Kashiwada was the one who told me the reason why! He explained how I was feeling and the things I was doing before I even told him myself. I've learned sooo much from him. I was super nervous for my first treatment and have a tendency to always second guess myself, but Dr took the time to answer any questions that I had and went over everything with me again until I felt comfortable. During my first treatment, he worked on the left side of my mouth first. Before working on the right, he wanted me to see the difference between the left and right side of my body. He had me touch my shoulders and gave me a mirror to look at the difference in my face. The results were EYE-OPENING. It's true, my shoulder really did feel like jelly and my face looked so much more relaxed and glowing! I was mind blown- I couldn't believe that all happened just from working on my teeth. My dad even took me out to eat after to "test" my bite and commented that I "could keep up with him" haha. Anyways, I've been going to the office almost every Saturday now for the past 2 months and I genuinely look forward to my appointments! I know I'm a fairly new patient but Doreen, Barbara, and Dr all make it feel like I've been coming here for years! From the beginning they have just been so welcoming, accommodating, and personable, that they make it so easy to talk to them & I always feel comfortable there. They bring out the talkative side of little introverted me. They also give me follow up calls a couple days after every appointment to check up on me and I truly appreciate that. THEY REALLY CARE! And again, I am so thankful that I came across them. Yes it's pricey, but honestly so worth it. It felt weird adjusting to my bite after each appointment because I wasn't used to it, but my bite feels more even & stronger now, I'm eating a lot better, there's been a SIGNIFICANT decrease with my jaw popping, my shoulders feel a lot lighter and I have more movement in my neck and arms. I feel like a better person all-around. If there's anything that I have to put my money into and invest in right now, I'm so glad it was for this procedure because I know it'll help me out in the long run. The only thing I wish is that I would've found them sooner but, better late than never! :-) read more