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    Wallace F Chong, DDS

    4.6 (9 reviews)
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    Services - Wallace F Chong, DDS

    Cavity treatment

    Dental exams

    Tooth filling replacement or repair

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    3 years ago

    Best dentist in Hilo! Friendly staff, fast, efficient, and only recommends what you need. Great for kids and adults!

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    Dr. Chong is very thorough and conscientious of how his patients are doing during the procedure. Highly recommend him and his amazing staff!

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    9 years ago

    I have found Dr. Chong to be an expert in his field and will be bringing my daughter in. The staff was warm, courteous and helpful.

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    Chris Igawa, DDS - Digital Impressions!

    Chris Igawa, DDS

    4.6(17 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    I'm sure he's a great dentist. I was just referred by a colleague of his on Oahu. His receptionist…read morelaughed and said no new patients. I told her I had a quick emergency she didn't inquire what the emergency was, she said they already had 3 emergencies they were trying to fit in. Didn't offer any help or suggestions. No Aloha no kindness. I'm sure Dr Igawa will talk to his colleague at the dental school at some point and hear how people are treated on the phone. It's sad.

    My husband and I were vacationing on the island when he had a temporary crown fall off and we…read moreabsolutely could not get it back on. Of course it happens on a Saturday and not many dental offices are open. And the ones that were, refused to help. Seriously. No one. We had the crown, we even had the glue. We just couldn't get the angle right (upper molar) to get it in place. We figured it would take a dentist less than five minutes to get it back in place. But no one was willing. Except for Dr. Igawa. Everyone in his office was extremely kind and very helpful. They saved our vacation since the sensitivity made eating and drinking very difficult. And we wouldn't be going home for another week! If we lived here, Dr. Igawa would be our dentist. He's a thorough and very kind doctor and has an outstanding and friendly staff!

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    Island Ohana Dental

    Island Ohana Dental

    3.5(25 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Dental Hygienist Jen is by far The Best. When I first started seeing Jen, my gums were in bad shape…read moreand lot of stains on my back teeth. Now my gums are healthy and no stains. Dr. Garret Uehara did a fantastic job on a root canal on a back tooth. I highly recommend Ohana Dental.

    Do not waste your time here. Healthcare is not their main priority, loyalty is?? I made an…read moreappointment August 2025 to have my teeth worked on, could not even get seen for a filling until Feb 2026, I thought she was joking. I waited and waited for cancellations or earlier appointments, but the pain was unbearable and I had to see a go to the other side of the island to see a different dentist to work on my tooth. Unfortunately, my dentist had a stroke and was unable to practice any longer. When I came back to this dentist August 2026, they made me an appointment, then 2 days later the office supervisor Rochelle called me back and told me that they would be cancelling my appointment, not according to my insurance PPO (because you can switch to any dentist in network at anytime according to HMSA) but because I went to a different dentist and that is against their "office policy," to go and see another dentist when you cant get seen sooner. She hung up on me initially and told me that I should go to another denstist I am more comfortable with, not sure what that means considering I would not be calling to get an appointment if I was uncomfortable. Terrible customer service. I wouldnt want to come back at any point in time and Hilo is a small community ill make sure all my family and friends are aware of this awful experience. My current dentist had a stroke recently and can do longer work on patients and because I went to them for availabilty purposes I can no longer be seen at Island Ohana Dental according to the office manager. Shame on you folks.

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    Takata Dental Health Center

    4.0(14 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    I'm one of those types that actually likes going the dentist. I've had many different experiences…read moreover the years-- a mix of good, neutral and bad, so I've been impressed with the consistency of good work at Takata Dental. All of the front office staff, dental assistants and hygienists are warm and friendly. Doctor is very clear, asks if you have questions/concerns. I've always felt comfortable and welcome by everyone. A few tips though-- be punctual as they are strict with that. Getting on the schedule can be tough at first, it will likely take more than 6 months. But once you are seen initially, you can generally schedule cleanings every 6 months.

    I have contacted the scheduling/receptionist of this particular office and I was not provided the…read moreCare that I was hoping for. I am trying to schedule an appointment for my kids on a day that works for my husband and I busy schedule. You have a Receptionist (Esther) whom does not take into consideration of changes and bypasses Rescheduling my kids to keep them on your scheduke for their Dental Treatment. My issue has NOT been resolved and your receptionist (Esther) likes to Disrespect and bypass the task that she was supposed to do. Esther has horrible customer service while providing care and respect to certain patients time, especially when she was advised of the changes of when we are available. Horrible experience while scheduling my appointment because Per Esther- I will inform my Dental Provider and see if he is willing to do the procedure on a saturday." That was not done and should not have taken Esther all day to provide a logical answer. She did not do what was mentioned to me at 07:45am HST yesterday 09/02/2025. You have a Disrespectful receptionist handling your scheduling of appointments that initially Refused to Reschedule after being told about changes to our schedule during the week. Esther needs to work on figuring out a solution that is best for Bother Provider/Patient. She did not do neither and was Quick to just cancel the appointment. I still have not been transferred to the Manager. Is this the type of Customer Service I have to experience when I schedule an appointment for my kids Dental Treatment?

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    Hawaii Family Dental - Waiakea Villas

    Hawaii Family Dental - Waiakea Villas

    2.5(47 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    Available by appointment
    Locally owned & operated

    I went to Hawaii Family Dental (Hilo - Waiākea Villas) for a dental implant. They made me come in…read morefour times--exam, upper-teeth cleaning, lower-teeth cleaning--before even discussing the implant, which they quoted at $36,000. They also wanted to numb my gums unnecessarily and did extra x-rays. When I later went to Kea'au Family Dental, my insurance did not cover the extra x-rays, and I had to pay $120 out of pocket. I also had to pay a neighbor four separate times to drive me there and back. At Kea'au Family Dental, the exam and cleaning were completed in one visit. This experience felt like over-treatment and unnecessary expenses. Sharing to help others make an informed choice.

    The hygienist Adam is amazing! ...BUT that is where it ends. x-ray equipment is out of date to…read moremore advanced machines. My experience with the doctor here (having seen many dentists) is that he was not very thorough with my initial exam. I have had many exams and care deeply about quality. Those "exam" was rushed and lacked the in depth time & effort it takes to really understand whats happening. Generally, a great dentist will show you your own x-rays and explain everything that is happening in detail. Nom of that here. Just a super fast look and light mention of condition of my teeth. Teeth health is extremely important. The dentist here simply doesn't have the passion to care about my teeth as much as I do.

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    Hawaii Family Dental - Prince Kuhio Plaza

    Hawaii Family Dental - Prince Kuhio Plaza

    2.0(10 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    Available by appointment
    Locally owned & operated

    Upon arrival, I had to check in via a monitor with a person in an unknown location then scan my own…read moreinsurance card. I was told to wait in the waiting area while my 9yr old got x-rays. (I would have preferred to stand outside the room while they shoot the image and be his advocate since he is a minor. By the time they invited me back the dentist was arriving. When asked how the cleaning went, I was told they don't clean kids teeth (no scaling, polishing or flossing). Then the fluoride treatment was pretty awful looking which they said would fall away over time. Then, I wanted to make my child's next appt with the dentist at a different location since he's only in this office 1 day per week and they insisted since we got established at Prince Kuhio plaza so we had to keep coming back there. (It's a day I work and was an unforeseen circumstance that I could be there on a Monday to begin with. Once we got home, I checked my child's teeth, he still had terrible calcium deposits on the backside of his lower teeth. Then, I called to ask the dentist to do the job he billed the insurance for, and on 2 separate occasions I got put on hold for 7 and then 10 minutes until I hung up because nobody came back to speak with me and no surprise, nobody called me back. My child has been going to the dentist since he was 2 and has had a hygienist clean his teeth every visit, including scaling and flossing. BTW, no Velcro blanket to strap him down either. He's a great little patient. (I know at least one dentist office in Hilo that wont let parents go back with their kid after age 7 and they use restraints if needed...is that even legal?) Hawaii Family Dental billed my insurance, with the EOB stating I may owe $500+. When I called billing they say I owe nothing. Not sure what's going on there... Oh- and it took 6mo or more to even get an appt with Hawai'i Family Dental. Sorry to say- I would NOT recommend this place.

    Wow, Hawaii Family Dental has been great reg8my dental needs and concerns! Dr. Tupua, the dental…read morehygienists, are so good at their jobs adding friendliness and positivity. I absolutely trust them for my wholistic dental care

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