We pride ourselves on taking the time to listen & get to know each patient as an individual. The entire team at Waialae Dental Care, Dental Care of Pearlridge, & Honolulu Dental Care looks forward to seeing you soon & developing a relationship with you to build the bridge toward long-term trust & successful dental care. See why our patients cant stop smiling!
Our exceptional, friendly staff is our greatest asset. All of our dental assistants & hygienists are licensed professionals who pride themselves on their current dental techniques & outstanding patient communication. With unmatched quality & integrity, they are dedicated to achieving the best possible results for you & your family.
Since your comfort & health are our top priorities, Waialae Dental Care, Dental Care of Pearlridge, & Honolulu Dental Care staff is glad to assist you in any way. If you have any questions at all, from treatment options & sterilization to insurance concerns & paperwork, were here for you! We can assure you that youll enjoy your dental visit!
The doctors & staff of Waialae Dental Care have dedicated their professional careers to providing you with the very best that dentistry has to offer. They are continually educating themselves & their staff on the latest techniques & advances to provide you with state-of-the-art, comfortable & personalized care. From routine checkups to cosmetic & restorative care, Waialae Dental Care is your neighborhood headquarters for all things dental. Their top priorities are patient comfort & satisfaction. The entire staff of Waialae Dental Care looks forward to your visit & to showing you the many ways in which personalized dental care can improve your life.
Dr. Cedric Lewis is a 1996 graduate of the Oregon Health Sciences University, where he received his doctorate in dental medicine. In his continuing education, he has completed courses in esthetics & implants, anesthesia & pain control, cosmetic dentistry & the diagnosis & treatment of TMJ (i.e. jaw pain) disorders. Dr. Lewis is a charter member of the prestigious Hawaii Terry Tanaka Dental Study Group for prosthodontics. Dr. Lewis is also a volunteer dentist for the Special Olympics Hawaii & the Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services, a health center where he started a dental mentorship program for disadvantaged kids. Dr. Lewis is one of 12 dentists in the country, & the only one from Hawaii, chosen by the American Dental Association Institute for Diversity in Leadership. In 2008 through 2015, Dr. Lewis was voted by his peers as one of Hawaiis Best Dentists in Honolulu Magazine & voted best dentist in Honolulu Magazine from 20032021. In his spare time, Dr. Lewis enjoys spending time with his wife, Kristin, his son, Cole, & his two Pomeranians, Pooh Bear & Snoopy.
Dr. Alexander Tarasov was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. He received his dental degree from Boston University & completed one year of advanced education in general dentistry at the University of the Pacific. After practicing as an associate general dentist in a private office in Cambridge (Mass) Dr. Tarasov was accepted to a three-year specialty program at John D. Dingell VA Medical center. Upon completion of the residency, he moved to Oahu, where he works as a staff prosthodontist at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor, Hickam Hawaii & provides care to patients of Kahala area at Waialae Dental Care & Dental Care of Pearlridge.
Dr. Tyler Morgan grew up in Kennewick, Washington, where he spent his days wakeboarding & fishing on the lake. He also played football, basketball & soccer in high school. He started college at Brigham Young University in Hawaii but finished his bachelors degree at a sister school in Utah. He then received his dental degree from Midwestern University in Phoenix, Arizona. While in Arizona, he met his wife, Kiley, who shares his deep love for the ocean & the outdoors. Dr. Morgan has been part of many humanitarian efforts in Guatemala, Tonga & the UK. He loves to make people smile with his dental skills & goofy humor.
Dr. de Guzman is originally from the Philippines, where she obtained her DMD degree at the University of the Philippines. Since moving to the U.S. in 2012 & before moving to Hawaii in 2021, Dr. de Guzman lived in seven different cities. One was Denver, where she attended the University of Colorado for her DDS degree & became inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. She believes in holistic dental care that goes beyond a patients office visit. As someone who enjoys great year-round weather & the outdoors, Dr. de Guzman is happy to call Hawaii home with her husband, John, & their daughter, Aelon.
I believe in holistic dental care that goes beyond a patients office visit. My job is to address your needs, explain treatment & provide post op instructions the best that I can. If I am able to see my patients for the least number of times possible, then I know Id have done a great job!
Dr. Mohaned Ahmed grew up in Brooklyn, New York, with fond memories of outdoor activities in NYC public parks & competing in swimming & diving meets, where he had the pleasure of serving as Captain. After receiving his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from New York University College of Dentistry, he continued his training with NYC Hospitals + Health. With no shortage of foot traffic in the heart of the city, completing a one-year General Practice Residency allowed Dr. Ahmed to polish his skills across the wide array of procedures dentistry has to offer.
Today Dr. Ahmed is a proud member of our Waialae team, where he looks forward to continuing serving such a friendly & family-oriented community. In his free time, Dr. Ahmed has returned to his childhood hobbies of swimming & other outdoor activities. You can find him exploring all of the different parks Oahu has to offer from Ala Moana to Manoa. You might even catch him doing a couple flips off the cliffs in Waimea Bay!
Dr. Hawkins graduated from Wiley College in Marshall, Texas, with a Bachelors Degree in life science education & a minor in chemistry. Upon graduation, he became dual certified in life science & physical science through the Texas Board of Education. He spent his first three years teaching in an underserved environment in Beaumont, Texas, at Central Medical Magnet High School where he taught chemistry, physics, environmental science & a dual credit college chemistry course.
He moved to Washington, D.C., to pursue his Doctorate in Dental Surgery at Howard University College of Dentistry. Still yearning for the classroom, he created & instructed tutorial sessions in gross anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, histology & dental-related courses for underclassmen. He joined on with a Summer Enrichment Program through Howard University where he prepared college students for medical school admission exams. Upon graduating with honors, he decided to pursue his career in dentistry, while staying active with the youth from his prior profession.
The doctors & staff of Dental Care of Pearlridge are thrilled to make the Aiea community home. We have dedicated our professional careers to providing you with the finest that dentistry has to offer. As a family practice, we provide comfortable care for patients of all ages, from children to adults. From the moment you walk in the door, youll benefit from our experience & detail-oriented approachas well as our warm & caring commitment to your satisfaction.
We are proud to provide care for the Aiea community that has been such a fundamental part of our lives. Dr. Cedric Lewis is a lifelong Honolulu resident who received his dental degree from the Oregon Health Sciences University. Dr. Lewis wife, Kristin, was raised in Aiea & attended local schools from Waimalu Elementary to Aiea High School before going on to the University of Hawaii at Manoa as a scholar-athlete & graduating from the William S. Richardson School of Law. Her family still lives in the Aiea area.
From routine cleanings & checkups to cosmetic & restorative care, Dental Care of Pearlridge is your new neighborhood home for all things dental. We are proud to provide excellent dental care to the Pearlridge community including the neighborhoods of Pearl City, Royal Summit, Newtown, Aiea, Leeward, West Oahu, Halawa & many more!
Dr. Bryson Chang was born & raised as a local boy in Aiea, & could not be more excited to be practicing on the island he calls home. Following his early love for sports, he attended Mid-Pacific Institute & played baseball for the Owls throughout high school. Dr. Chang received his Bachelor of Science in biology from Creighton Universitys undergraduate program in Omaha, NE. He then went on to attend Creighton Universitys School of Dentistry, where he focused his efforts towards his childhood dream of becoming a dentist. Dr. Chang attributes much of his strong sense of community from the values he experienced at Creighton. His time on the mainland allowed him to road tripgiving him the travel bug he has today. When he isnt working, you can catch Dr. Chang traveling, fishing or playing golf.
Dr. Rob Wu was born & raised on the island of Oahu. He is a graduate of Creighton Universitys School of Dentistry (Omaha, NE), where he received his doctorate in dental surgery. During his time in Omaha, he served his community by volunteering at the OneWorld Dental Clinic. Today, he is an active member of the American Dental Association. In his free time, Dr. Wu golfs & travels the world. As his patient, you can expect gentle care & professionalism. He will take the time to understand your needs, perform a thorough exam & provide treatment using reliable & up-to-date technology.
Dr. Hoang is originally from Honolulu, HI, & is a graduate of Creighton University where he received his BS & DDS degrees. Before returning to Hawaii in 2019, Dr. Hoang practiced for a decade & a half in Nevada & Texas, refining his art, efficiency, & techniques in dentistry. In his spare time, Dr. Hoang enjoys rediscovering Hawaii with his wife, Karen, & daughter, Leah.
My goal is to make your visit as enjoyable as possible! I will take the time to explain any necessary treatment & treat you & your family as if you were my own! I hope to develop a relationship with each patient & to gain mutual respect & trust.
Dr. Andy Lee was born & raised in Los Angeles, California. His family has a background in healthcare & he decided to pursue dentistry. He received his dental degree at Loma Linda University. He has worked in southern California & most recently spent several years in Texas. Dr. Lee has provided dental care as a volunteer on international mission trips to Ethiopia & Romania. Closer to home he has volunteered in communities in Loma Linda, CA; San Antonio, TX; & for a Navajo reservation in New Mexico. Dr. Lee continuously strives to learn & improve his skills through continuing education so he can provide the best care possible. It is his desire to provide simple, effective, & comfortable dental care. He enjoys spending his time traveling, hiking & swimming.
Dr. de Guzman is originally from the Philippines, where she obtained her DMD degree at the University of the Philippines. Since moving to the U.S. in 2012 and before moving to Hawaii in 2021, Dr. de Guzman lived in seven different cities. One was Denver, where she attended the University of Colorado for her DDS degree and became inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. She believes in holistic dental care that goes beyond a patients office visit. As someone who enjoys great year-round weather and the outdoors, Dr. de Guzman is happy to call Hawaii home with her husband, John, and their daughter, Aelon.
The doctors & staff of Honolulu Dental Care have dedicated their professional careers to providing you with the very best that dentistry has to offer. They are continually educating themselves & their staff on the latest techniques & advances to provide you with state-of-the-art, comfortable & personalized care. From routine checkups to cosmetic & restorative care, Honolulu Dental Care is your neighborhood headquarters for all things dental. Their top priorities are patient comfort & satisfaction. The entire staff of Honolulu Dental Care looks forward to your visit & to showing you the many ways in which personalized dental care can improve your life.
Dr. Melissa Liao was born & raised in West Lafayette, Indiana. She spent her childhood in Taiwan & it was during that time she became fluent in Mandarin Chinese. Her father, who was a dermatologist in Taiwan, was her inspiration in joining the healthcare field. In 2016, she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Indiana University School of Dentistry. Dr. Liaos passion is in helping people & she has participated in international missionary trips & provided dental care to the people of Haiti & Honduras. Her love for water sports & lifestyle for the ocean brought her to Hawaii where she fell in love with the Aloha spirit. She has practiced as a general dentist for the past 3 years in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island. She feels at home in Hawaii & looks forward to joining Waialae Dental Care where she strives for excellent dental care for the community.
