Welcome to Island Ohana Dental. We are a family practice not only because we see patients of all ages (adults, parents, grandparents and children), but because our dentists are also a family Dr. Garret Uehara and Dr. Jill Uehara are brother and sister. They are thankful to have been raised in Hawai'i by their parents, Ruby and Sueo Uehara, who instilled in them a strong sense of morality, taught them the importance of respect, diligence and the value of hard work and to always be respectful and considerate of others.
With our ohana of dedicated and caring staff, our mission is to provide lifelong care for our patients with an emphasis on prevention and maintenance in a comfortable and friendly environment. We hope youll come visit us in the Ala Moana Building adjacent to the Ala Moana Shopping Center. New patients are always welcome. We love to make you smile!
We know your time is valuable and we understand that a visit to the dentist can cause anxiety for some. Doctors Germaine, Jill and Garret focus their practice on providing gentle, comprehensive and affordable dental care for children and adults. To this end we offer:
The doctors believe that less dentistry is better. Their desire is for each of their patients to attain and maintain optimal dental health so that the need for more aggressive dental treatment due to tooth decay is eliminated or minimal. With this goal in mind, the doctors encourage regular exams and cleanings as well as good preventative hygiene education and home care.
No matter how diligent we are in taking care of our teeth, however, some tooth decay is a reality for most patients. The doctors are trained to provide all forms of general dentistry, including fillings, root canals, crowns, bridges, extractions and porcelain veneers. They also have several years of specialized training for implants.
Your relationship with your dentist or any other healthcare provider is a partnership. The doctors believe that quality care and state of the art technology are only part of the solution to great oral health for their patients. They also strive to provide an environment where patients feel comfortable asking questions and where patients questions are answered fully and completely. Each of our patients is like family to us, and we feel it is a privilege to serve your dentistry needs.
In 1994, dentists Germaine and Garret Uehara (sister and brother) opened a dental office together in the Ala Moana Building at 1441 Kapiolani Blvd. In 2003 they opened a larger dental practice in the same building when their younger sister, Dr. Jill Uehara, moved back to . Their current office in Hilo, HI has 5 dental chairs and is located on the 519 E Lanikaula St.
A true family practice, the doctors understand the meaning and value of working as an ohana for the benefit of their patients, staff and families. In 2007, the doctors were blessed to be able to serve the people of Hilo, Hawaii with another dental practice located at 519 E. Lanikaula St., Hilo, HI 96720.
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Rating 4.5 out of 5 based on 143 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestPeggy Hankin
a year ago
Excellent cleaning, kind, patient, thorough.
Sandro Cano
a year ago
Always a great experience, fast, friendly, and very efficient, would definitely recommend!
Steve V
a year ago
Highly recommend great and awesome people.thank you
Jessica Carvalho
a year ago
Dr. Garret is a blessing! If I coulda rate 10 stars I would. A man of God, compassionate and truly cares about his patients.
Barbara Frazier
2 years ago
Island Ohana may be the best dentist experience I've had in my 70+ years. Dr. Jill and hygenist Janice totally rock!
michael young
2 years ago
I've had nothing but great service since going to Island Ohana Dentist now for about 12 years. The entire staff is friendly and go above and beyond. Special shout out to Leeann for keeping what little I do have clean. Thanks for the smiles.
Carol Gray
2 years ago
As always excellent care from a friendly but professional crew.
Henrietta Gaspang
2 years ago
Ohana Dental and Dr. Garrett Uehara very caring and understanding of my dental issues. Would definitely recommend. I'm amazed with their professional services/equipments. Dr. Garrett so kind, makes me feel very comfortable and explains what needs to resolve dental problems. Thank you Ohana Dental Staff and Dr. Jill Uehara for resolving my urgent dental issues.
Cindy Klingman
2 years ago
After sitting in the chair for 50 minutes past my appointment time and not hearing from anyone as to what was going on I got up and left. This clinic does not value your time. Had they apologized or let me know what was going on I would have continued to wait. You're not allowed to be ten minutes late for your own appointment but they can be 50 minutes and get away with it.
Lauri Coleman
2 years ago
I thought it was unethical that Island Ohana Dental told me they did pediatric dentistry, just for me to wait three months for an appointment for my daughter (7), have us come in and do X-rays then tell me they don't actually work on children and that she would have to be referred to a Pediatric Dentist. Waste of our time and resources. Frustrating. Maybe take the 'Ohana' out of your name since you don't do family dentistry.
Roberta Quirit
2 years ago
Mahalo to Island Ohana Dental for working with the VA and giving my husband an opportunity to be seen for a consultation. It is a start for him to get proper and necessary dental care.
Mark Rosenbaum
2 years ago
I love Island Ohana Dental! Great customer service, great dentist, and great staff. I'm very happy I found them!
Kelsey Kagawa
2 years ago
From receiving reminders all the way up until my appointment, to the cleanliness of the facility, to the friendliness of the staff and dental hygienists, as well as the quality of work that is done here. The best! I love coming here and always feel well taken cared of.
Kaipolani Lorenzo
2 years ago
I love this dentistry! Believe me, I have been to a few in the Hilo area, and I have finally found THE ONE. I have seen 3 different dental hygienists in the office, and they were all awesome and thorough in what they do. I also have been seen by all the doctors, however Dr. Jill more than the others. She is very caring, and explains everything so you understand what is going on, what needs to happen, and why. BEST dental care in Hilo! I have recommended them to everyone I know. You will not be disappointed!!
Ralph Tokuuke
2 years ago
I gave Dr. Garret and his staff, five stars for doing excellent work and for been very polite and nice. I strongly feel that this is the best dentist office in the state.
Heather Wells
2 years ago
Friendly front desk staff, kind and efficient techs and wonderful docs! All that and open on Saturday. Thank you, Island Ohana Dental
David Stebbing
2 years ago
This was my first time visiting Island Ohana Dental. I am older and I had a somewhat complicated situation to deal with. I found the staff very friendly and super helpful in explaining and giving me information.
John Abundo
2 years ago
Professional visit and cleaning.... They seem to get better every time I go there!
Mona Tatum
2 years ago
Very professional and very nice :)
Georgia B
2 years ago
Had my first appointment yesterday. The office was clean and very well-run. I did not wait. Dr. Garrett was friendly, thorough, gentle and kind. There was an appointment available for a cleaning just as I was coming in, but it was given to another patient. I go back later this week for cleaning. Otherwise would be five stars if I'd gotten all done at once!
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