Every member of our team is dedicated to your care. Regardless of your treatment, we want you to feel comfortable and welcomed in our office. You will always be treated with respect and compassion. We look forward to meeting you.
Our highly trained oral surgeons, Dr. Craig A. Yamamoto, Dr. Blake K. Kitamura, Dr. Eva P. Kiezik, and Dr. Thomas A. Yamamoto specialize in dental implant procedures to replace missing teeth securely and safely. If you need wisdom teeth removals, jaw surgery, or other oral and facial surgery services, our surgeons are more than qualified to provide treatment. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons receive the highest anesthesia training of any dental professional, and they receive years of surgical training before being able to provide care to patients.
Our Kaneohe, HI, office is well-equipped to provide you with a positive experience and optimal treatment results. The welcoming team at our practice will help you feel comfortable and prepared for treatment and recovery. You can count on us every step of the way.
Our staff works hard to ensure you have a positive experience when you visit one of our offices for treatment. We take the time to get to know you so we can provide you with personalized care. We are always happy to answer your questions and will make sure you always feel safe, comfortable, and prepared.
Our patients are our number one priority. It's important to us that you feel respected, understood, and well taken care of from the moment you enter the office to the end of your treatment and beyond. Our dedication to your care never ends, and we are here for you every step of the way.
As always, our practice takes every precaution to keep patients and staff safe and healthy. While we have always adhered to and exceeded the standards for decontamination set by OSHA, we are going one step further and incorporating the latest CDC guidelines.
At Oral Surgery Hawaii, we appreciate the ongoing support from our patients, referring providers, families, and friends. Thank you for your patience and cooperation while these measures are put into effect.
Though Dr. Yamamoto was born in Urbana, IL, he was raised in Honolulu, HI, after his family returned to their roots. Originally, Dr. Yamamoto wanted to be a social worker so that he could help people. After a couple of years gaining social service experience, he decided he wanted a change, so he chose to return to Illinois and attend dental school. He was inspired by his uncle, who was a dentist, and felt that hed enjoy the profession and the opportunity to work with his hands.
After beginning his education and volunteering to gain experience, Dr. Yamamoto discovered his passion for surgery. His wife encouraged him to pursue his dream, and so Dr. Yamamoto began his journey to become an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Dr. Yamamoto is extremely interested in orthognathic and trauma therapy but ultimately found his niche in implants. The most rewarding part of his job is his ability to restore someones health with implant therapy. He enjoys the chance at completely changing someones life with treatment.
Dr. Yamamoto completed his undergraduate education at the University of Hawaii, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. After realizing later on that he wanted to pursue dentistry, he was encouraged to apply to dental school. He chose to return to Illinois to attend Northwestern University. In 1988, he was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) National Dental Honor Societyand received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree.
After dental school, Dr. Yamamoto participated in a one-year general practice residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. During this residency, he discovered his love for surgery and chose to continue his training by completing a four-year oral and maxillofacial residency at the University of California in San Francisco. During this residency, Dr. Yamamoto completed specialized training in the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery. He gained hands-on experience in the treatment of a wide range of oral and facial afflictions, and he also trained alongside licensed anesthesiologists, making him the highest qualified dental professional to safely administer all forms of sedation.
Outside of work, Dr. Yamamoto enjoys a variety of hobbies and activities. He enjoys teaching dental residents at the Lutheran Medical Center's AEGD program at Kokua Kalihi Valley Health Center. He enjoys spending time with his family, andhe also enjoys traveling with his wife now that his children are grown up and out of the house. In addition to traveling, Dr. Yamamoto enjoys music and the arts, and when he gets the opportunity to visit colder climates, he also enjoys snowboarding.