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Kahuku Medical Center (KMC) is a nonprofit community hospital and healthcare provider on O‘ahu, headquartered in Kahuku, Hawaii. Founded in 2008, it offers inpatient and outpatient services across a broad range of medical disciplines, including primary care, emergency services, imaging, laboratory, rehabilitation, behavioral health, podiatry, wound care, sports medicine, dental care, and more. KMC emphasizes care in a rural, community-focused setting and operates three US offices with staff and leadership dedicated to imaging, dental, rehabilitation, nursing, and strategy. Dental services - The center includes a dental department (Dental Services) led by a Director of Dental Services, indicating integrated dental care within the hospital context. - Opportunities and roles include Dental Assistant and related dental services as part of the clinic’s offerings. Key details - Location: Kahuku, O‘ahu, Hawaii (56-117 Pualalea Street, Kahuku, HI 96731, HQ) - Services: Hospital inpatient/outpatient, imaging, lab, emergency, primary care, rehabilitation, dental, behavioral health, podiatry, gastroenterology, pulmonology, ultrasound, and more - Population served: Local communities around Kahuku and west O‘ahu (olauloa region) - Size and scope: ~54 employees; revenue in the $5M–$25M range; nonprofit status - Leadership: CEO Steven Nawahine; Director roles include Dental Services, Imaging, Rehabilitation, IS, HR, Strategy, Marketing If you’re looking specifically for a dentist or dental clinic within Kahuku Medical Center, this indicates KMC houses dental services as part of its integrated care, available to O’ahu residents including those in Laie and surrounding communities. For precise dental appointment availability, hours, and whether a specific dentist is accepting new patients, contact KMC directly or visit their site for the dental department details.

Clinic Type

Dentistry

Address

56-117 Pualalea Street Kahuku, HI 96731

Phone

(808) 380-3839

Email

info@kmc-hi.org

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Emergency Care

Emergency care available at Kahuku Medical Center

Services Offered

  • Dental

Team

  • Tanya Karnavy, Pediatric Dentistry, Pediatrics — Dental Provider
  • Markee Estioko — Dental Provider
  • Richard Swaja, 808-380-3839 — Dental Provider

Insurance & Payment

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • all major insurance providers
  • major insurance providers

Sliding fee scale for under or uninsured patients

Languages Spoken

FAQs

What services are offered at the Dental Clinic at Kahuku Medical Center?

Routine exams & x-rays, Sealants, Fluoride treatment, Regular cleanings, Restorative services (Fillings, Bridges, Root canals, Crowns, Bonding, Tooth extractions) and more.

What are the hours of operation?

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • TrustReviewers (General KMC): 4.4/5 (16 (General KMC reviews))
  • Google My Business (General KMC): 4.6/5 (13 (General KMC reviews))

Patients praise

  • Friendly and comfortable care environment
  • Comprehensive care for all ages (keiki to kupuna)
  • Accepts major insurance and provides a sliding fee scale
  • Emphasis on oral health education

Common complaints

  • Mixed patient experiences with dental services

"Had my 1st dental appointment today (7/18/2024) I was nervous going, and who isn't with dental ..."

Yelp User Review

"Honestly worst dental experience we've had."

MapQuest User Review (General KMC listing)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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