Island Ohana Dental | Family & Cosmetic Dentist Hilo, HI
Dental • Hilo, HI
About
Island Ohana Dental is a small family-friendly dental practice based in Hilo, Hawaii, offering general, cosmetic, and preventive dentistry for all ages. Key details: - Location: Hilo, Hawaii, with two offices at 519 E Lanikaula St, Hilo, HI 96720 - Services: Family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, preventive care, plus general dental treatments (e.g., tooth extractions, implants) - Team: 2 employees (one general manager and one medical staff) - Contact: Phone (808) 935-4800 - Web presence: Website islandohanadental.com; LinkedIn page available - Visitors: About 1,832 monthly visits; traffic growth strong If you’re researching a family and cosmetic dentist in Hilo, Island Ohana Dental focuses on preventive care and a family-friendly approach.
Clinic Type
Dental
Address
Our Location, Hilo, Hawaii
Phone
(808) 935-4800
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Opening Hours
7:30 am-4:30 pm (varies by day; see website for full schedule)
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Cash, Credit Card, Debit Card, CareCredit (financing), Insurance may be accepted where applicable
Languages Spoken
Current Offers
New patients welcome
FAQs
What is included in the New Patient Information form?
New Patient Information as part of the New Client Information Form (includes Medical History, Acknowledgement of Receipt of Notice of Privacy Practices, HIPAA Notice of Privacy Booklet, Release Dental Records- Adult, Release Dental Records – Minors).
How can I start with Island Ohana Dental?
New patients are welcome; download and complete the New Client Information Form or arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment.
Do you have a FAQ page?
Yes, with answers to common questions; if you can’t find an answer there, contact the clinic.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye: 4.7 out of 5 stars (451 reviews (via Birdeye))
- Apple Maps: 3.6 out of 5 stars
- MapQuest/Yelp: 3.5 out of 5 stars (20 reviews (via Yelp/MapQuest))
Patients praise
- friendly and professional staff
- gentle and thorough care from dentists
- excellent dental hygienists
- welcoming atmosphere
Common complaints
- reports of condescending or rude staff
- concerns about appointment scheduling and transparency for new patients
"Dr. Garret Uehara was wonderful. I needed a root canal and was extremely nervous. He put me at ease immediately and I never felt a thing during the entire procedure. His staff was excellent and very comforting and responsive."
— Birdeye user review"Condescending, rude staff, that are not upfront regarding new patience. They won't give you a long enough appointment to get a cleaning after initial X-rays and check up."
— Yelp user review (via MapQuest)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Paul H. Byun, DDS - Dentist in Hilo, HI — May 14, 2026
- Jun L. de los Reyes, DDS | Ohana Dental on Oahu and Maui, HI — Dec 4, 2025
- Ohana Dental Announces New Website for Its Kahala, Kahului, and Waipahu Locations — Mar 12, 2026
- Hawaiʻi Dental Service Foundation honors Hilo resident with health care scholarship : Big Island Now — Jan 17, 2026
- Building a Local Solution to Hawai‘i’s Dental Shortage - Hawaii Business Magazine — Jul 31, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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