Find the Best Dentists in Hawai‘i 2026
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Who conducted this survey?
Professional Research Services, a Detroit-based company that administers peer-review surveys of professionals including doctors, lawyers and dentists.
Who was surveyed?
PRS contacted more than 3,000 licensed general dentists and dental specialists (including oral and maxillofacial specialists and pediatric specialists) in Hawai‘i and asked them which dentists they would recommend across seven geographical areas within the Islands. Each dentist was allowed to recommend up to five colleagues in each given dental specialty. Once the ballots were complete, each nominee was carefully evaluated on the basis of the survey results, the legitimacy of their license, and their current standing with the Hawai‘i Dental Board. Dentists who received the highest number of votes in each specialty are reflected by specialty and in alphabetical order.
What instructions were they given in completing the survey?
Voting was done online in the summer of 2024. Dentists who visited the site were instructed to vote by clicking on a nomination field and selecting a dentist, organized by specialty. All licensed dentists in the state were available for selection. Dentists were able to recommend up to five colleagues in each given dental specialty and were able to manually nominate five physicians if they did not appear on the drop down list. Respondents were allowed to modify their ballots until the closing date.
Did specialists vote only on their own specialty, and vice-versa for general-practice dentists?
No, people could vote across all practices.
Could a dentist vote for him or herself?
No, dentists are only able to vote for their colleagues, as the survey was designed as a peer review. Additionally, each dentist appearing on the list received more than one vote.
Were dentists on every island included in both nominations and polling?
Yes.
What are the voting categories?
The listing includes seven specialties: general dentistry, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and prosthodontics. Dentists were allowed to vote for five dentists in each category.
Were respondents allowed to make comments on specific dentists?
This is a straight listing—no comments were allowed to influence the final list.
How is this an objective listing if it’s based on opinions?
Like medicine, dentistry is a profession that relies upon dentists referring one another. Peer review is a very effective method of determining who is the best in the field, since it’s based on the opinions of those most in the know: their colleagues.
Are results checked against state of Hawai‘i records for criminal action or misconduct? What would happen if a misconduct complaint had been filed against a winner?
Yes, PRS checks with the Professional and Vocational Licensing Board of the Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. If a dentist is not in good standing or isn’t currently licensed, that dentist would not be included on the list.
The professionals listed were selected by their peers in a survey conducted by Professional Research Services of Troy, Michigan. For further information, visit prscom.com or email PRS at sshevin@prscom.com.
Practice Name: Kamisugi and Kawamoto Orthodontics
Category: Orthodontics
Secondary addresses: 95-390 Kuahelani Ave., Suite 1-A, Mililani, HI 96789, (808) 483-3000
Website: https://www.kamisugi-ortho.com/meet-dr-kawamoto
Phone Number: (808) 483-3000
Practice Name: Cally L. Adams, DDS, LLC
Category: Pediatric Dentistry
Website: https://callyadamsdds.com/the-doctor/
Phone Number: (808) 875-4808
Practice Name: Tokunaga Family Dentistry
Category: General Dentistry
Secondary addresses: Tokunaga Family Dentistry Wahiawa, 612 Kilani Ave., Wahiawa, HI 96786; Ala Moana Dental Care - 1601 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 101, Honolulu, HI 96814, (808) 941-5555; Hawaii Family Dental - Kapolei, 91-5431 Kapolei Parkway, #1707, Kapolei, HI 96707, (808) 460-7945; Kaizen Dental Center, 735 Bishop St., Suite 211, Honolulu, HI 96813, (808) 536-3405
Website: tokunagafamilydentistry.com/meet-our-team/
Phone Number: (808) 689-7964
Practice Name: Hawaii Oral Surgery
Category: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Secondary addresses: 1060 Young St., Suite 220, Honolulu, HI 96814, (808) 731-2220
Website: https://www.hawaiioralsurgery.com/meet-us/meet-the-doctor.html
Phone Number: (808) 484-2288
Practice Name: Mililani Orthodontics
Category: Orthodontics
Website: https://mililaniorthodontics.com/doctors/meet-dr-carlton-shiraki/
Phone Number: (808) 625-5000
Practice Name: Carter S. Yokoyama, D.D.S.
Category: General Dentistry
Website: https://carteryokoyamadds.com/about-us/
Phone Number: (808) 322-0101
Practice Name: Wailuku Dental Group
Category: General Dentistry
Website: https://wailukusmiles.com/catherine-vargas-dds2
Phone Number: (808) 244-8808
Practice Name: Smile Innovations - Cecile Sebastian, DDS
Category: General Dentistry
Website: https://smileinnovationshawaii.com/about-us/
Phone Number: (808) 537-2880
Practice Name: Kokua Smiles - Waialae Dental Care
Category: General Dentistry
Secondary addresses: 1441 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1207, Honolulu, HI 96814, (808) 435-6062; 45-950 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, HI 96744, (808) 400-9016; 98-1005 Moanalua Road, #2000, Aiea, HI 96701, (808) 489-9530
Website: https://www.kokuasmiles.com/doctor/dr-cedric-lewis?p=BnoMQH5BBeXjhPTee
Phone Number: (808) 732-4377
Practice Name: Hawaii Dental Wellness
Category: General Dentistry
Website: hawaiidentalwellness.com/meet-the-doctors/
Phone Number: (808) 533-3892
Practice Name: Clyde Y. Uchida, DDS, MS Inc.
Category: Pediatric Dentistry
Website: uchidapediatricdds.com
Phone Number: (808) 739-0878
Practice Name: Kaneohe Kids Dental
Category: Pediatric Dentistry
Website: https://kaneohekidsdental.com/#meet-the-dentist
Phone Number: (808) 235-0550
Practice Name: Aloha Family Dentistry Hawaii
Category: General Dentistry
Website: https://alohadentisthawaii.com/meet-our-team/
Phone Number: (808) 235-0018
Practice Name: Children's Dental Associates Inc.
Category: Pediatric Dentistry
Secondary addresses: 94-673 Kupuohi St., Suite C103, Waipahu, HI 96797, (808) 680-0097
Website: https://keikismiles.com/our-team/
Phone Number: (808) 596-9889
Practice Name: Ohana Smiles LLC
Category: General Dentistry
Website: https://www.WuOhana.com
Phone Number: (808) 262-4792
Practice Name: Clinton Cho, DDS
Category: General Dentistry
Phone Number: (808) 949-3177
Practice Name: Clyde Y. Uchida, DDS, MS Inc.
Category: Pediatric Dentistry
Website: uchidapediatricdds.com
Phone Number: (808) 739-0878
Practice Name: Oahu Pediatric Dentistry
Category: Pediatric Dentistry
Website: https://oahupediatricdentistry.com/p/pediatric-dentist-Pearl-City-HI-Meet-the-Doctors-p40035.asp
Phone Number: (808) 456-4555
Practice Name: Randall D.J. Yee, DDS, MSD, Inc.
Category: Endodontics
Website: https://www.endogroupmaui.com/meet-us/dr-connor-dang/
Phone Number: (808) 242-6857
Practice Name: Oral Surgery Hawaii - Honolulu
Category: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Secondary addresses: Oral Surgery Hawaii, Aiea - 98-1005 Moanalua Road, Suite 843, Aiea, HI 96701, (808) 210-4619; Oral Surgery Hawaii, Kaneohe - 46-056 Kamehameha Highway, Suite 250, Kaneohe, HI 96744, (808) 210-4855
Website: https://www.oralsurgeryhawaii.com/team/craig-a-yamamoto-dds
Phone Number: (808) 207-3048
Practice Name: Endodontic Associates, LLC
Category: Endodontics
Secondary addresses: Mary Savio Medical Plaza, 98-1247 Kaahumanu St., Suite 218, Aiea, HI 96701, (808) 455-9051
Website: endodonticassociatesllc.com
Phone Number: (808) 591-1515
Practice Name: Kakaako Smiles
Category: General Dentistry
Website: https://honolulu.dental/about-us/
Phone Number: (808) 521-4421
Practice Name: Hawaii Family Dental
Category: Orthodontics
Website: https://hawaiifamilydental.com/team/
Phone Number: (808) 748-4970
Practice Name: Hawaii Endodontics
Category: Endodontics
Secondary addresses: Kailua Professional Center, 30 Aulike St., Suite 404, Kailua, HI 96734, (808) 235-3131; Westridge Shopping Center, 98-150 Kaonohi St., Suite C120, Aiea, HI 96701, (808) 439-8500; 579 Farrington Highway, #201, Kapolei, HI 96707
Website: hiendo.com
Phone Number: (808) 218-6650