If you're looking for a highly trained and experienced dentist in Lahaina, you've come to the right place. Our practice provides top-quality dental care and upholds the strictest sterilization standards and safety protocols to protect our patients' health. We understand that dental care sometimes evokes anxiety and do our best to alleviate these feelings and ensure patient comfort at every visit. As dedicated providers of care, we also believe that patient education is essential for maintaining good oral health. At Kobayashi and Associates, we take the time to give patients the information and resources they need to keep their smiles in tip-top condition. You can trust our office to provide the right guidance and the best treatment options for your smile.
Debby started her career as a dental assistant and continued her education into dental hygiene. She graduated from the University of Hawaii at Mnoa on Oahu. She loves being at the beach, enjoying different culinary experiences, traveling, and most of all, spending time with family. Debby is very dedicated to helping clients meet their personal oral health goals. We hope all of our clients feel comfortable and leave the chair loving their smile.
Keri was born and raised in Lahaina, Maui. She graduated from University of Hawaii, Maui College with an AS in Dental Hygiene in 2013. She has been working in the dental field for the last 11 years. One of her most memorable experiences was a dental mission in the Philippines where she got to help others and experience a simple way of life.
Bridgid moved to Maui in 2002 shortly after she graduated high school from Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, California. She attended the Dental Assisting Program at Maui College and received her certification in 2005. Bridgid has been in the dental field for 15 years as a Dental Assistant and Front office coordinator. She strives to take care of patients and make them feel comfortable and at ease.
Chrismel moved to Maui in 2016. She is very proud to be a part of our Team because everyone works together to provide patients the best service possible, and she looks at each day as an opportunity to learn something new and exciting.
Dr. Kobayashi is from Honolulu, Hawaii, and is a graduate of the University of Missouri at Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry. Dr. Kobayashi has completed over 2000 hours of post graduate continuing education classes and is a graduate of the L.D. Pankey Institute of Advanced Dental Education and has completed classes at The Dawson Academy, the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies, the Kois Center, and Spear Education.
He is past president of the Hawaii Dental Association (2007) and continues as an active member of Seattle Study Club, Maui Postgraduate Dental Forum, the American Dental Association, Hawaii Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Kobayashi is also a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, and has been selected, by his peers, through Honolulu Magazine, as one of Hawaiis Best Dentist (2009 to 2014) and is listed as one of USA Top Dentist since 2009.
Dr. Todorova brings a unique wealth of experience and knowledge to our Dental Team. She was born and raised in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. There, her curiosity and academic achievements earned her acceptance to a prestigious Spanish high school, where she became proficient in Spanish. Later on, she obtained her first bachelors degree in math and computer science.
Dr. Todorova moved to Chicago in 2005. She immersed herself in her new town, learning her third language, English. She worked to earn her second bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from UIC. Her dedication to science and love of learning sparked her interest in dentistry, where she achieved her Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Her commitment to dentistry is broad and endless; she has completed extensive research within the dental community and earned her first publication in 2014. Dr. Todorova volunteers in her free time and has traveled to places including Tanzania to help underserved populations. She has also completed courses with the prestigious Dawson Academy as part of her commitment to being a lifelong student in her profession.
Dr. Todorova strives to be knowledgeable and proficient with all the latest advancements in dentistry to fulfill her greatest joy of all providing the best care possible for her patients. Dr. Todorova believes the best approach to dental care is to view the patient-doctor relationship as a partnership with the goal of creating long-term oral health success and patient satisfaction.
Dr. Todorova moved to Maui in 2021 and loves her new home. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, doing yoga, and outdoor activities as hiking and diving, but the greatest joy is to spend time with her dog, Yuki.