Dr. Gum received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, where he was also awarded the Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Restorative Dentistry. Prior to attending dental school, and after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Vertebrate Zoology from the University of Washington, he owned and operated a dental laboratory for eight years, crafting superior crown and bridgework for several island dentists.
Born and raised in Honolulu, Dr. Gum graduated from Kaimuki High School. He is an artisan by avocation, dabbling in stained glass, glass blowing, pen making, gyotaku (fish printing) and currently ukulele making. Married for 36 years, he is the father of two awesome children and the grandfather of three amazing boys.
'Clean, gentle and meticulous, what more can you ask from a dentist! Been going to Dr. Gum for years and he 's been consistent in his care. He demands excellence in his delivery of service and that totally works for me!!'
'By far THE best dentist one could ever see in their life! He is extremely caring and he goes out of his way to check up on you to make sure you 're okay. Never did I think a dentist would do such a thing. It made me so happy and grateful.'
'Dr Gum and his team are excellent! Friendly and professional. Facility is very clean and welcoming. The hygienist always either takes great notes at my visits or just remember everything we have discussed each time.'