Compassionate Dental Care | Malama I Ke Ola
Dental • Wailuku, HI
About
Malama I Ke Ola Health Center (Mālama I Ke Ola) is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center based in Wailuku, Hawaii, offering comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and prenatal services. They emphasize culturally sensitive care and provide services regardless of ability to pay. The center operates three Maui locations (two in Wailuku, one in Lahaina) with 100+ professionals, and they focus on team-based, trauma-informed, patient-centered care, including integrated dental and medical services, telehealth, and substance use treatment. For compassionate dental care, Mālama I Ke Ola combines preventive, restorative, and pediatric dental services within a broader primary care framework. Contact: 1-808-871-7772; website: ccmaui.org.
Clinic Type
Dental
Address
1881 Nani St, Wailuku, HI 96793
Phone
(808) 872-4005
96793info@ccmaui.org
Opening Hours
Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday & Sunday CLOSED
Emergency Care
For after-hours and emergencies, call (808) 871-7772; if life-threatening, dial 911
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services does Mālama I Ke Ola offer for adults?
Adult Dental Care includes General Dentistry, Routine Extractions, Dental X-Rays, Dental Fillings and Crowns, Denture and Bridge Care, Basic Periodontics, Root Canals, Outreach and Health Education Programs, Referrals and Care Coordination with Specialists.
What pediatric dental services are provided?
Pediatric Dental Care includes Preventive, Acute and Comprehensive Oral Care, Infant Oral Health Exams, Anticipatory Guidance, Habit Counseling, Dental Fillings, Crowns, Extractions, Pulp Treatments, Space Maintenance, Fluoride Varnish Treatments, Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatments, Nitrous Oxide, Care for Dental Injuries, Basic Pediatric Periodontics, Nutrition and Diet Recommendations.
Where is the dental clinic located?
Wailuku, 1881 Nani St, Wailuku, HI 96793.
Where is Mālama Ke Ola located?
Wailuku, 1881 Nani St, Wailuku, HI 96793.
What are the hours of operation?
Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM; Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Saturday & Sunday closed.
What is the after-hours contact?
To reach your doctor after business hours, call (808) 871-7772.
What should I do in a medical emergency?
Dial 911 or visit your nearest emergency room.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Top Rated Local: 4.3 average out of 71 reviews (source: Top Rated Local) (71 reviews (aggregated))
- Unilocal: 3.6 average (unspecified scale) (7 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional and thorough dental care from specific providers (e.g., Dr. Chen, Carrie Ayer)
- Accessible and affordable care for the community, including sliding-fee programs
- Clean and well-maintained facility environment
- Friendly front desk staff reported by some patients
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments
- Unprofessional behavior by some dental assistants and front desk staff (e.g., loud personal conversations, swearing)
- Concerns regarding communication and follow-up on test results
- Inconsistent patient experience across different departments and providers
"I am totally impressed so far by the dental services. Carrie Ayer, the dental director, does great work and seems to genuinely care about her patients well-being."
— Unilocal Patient Review"Dental Services — The assistants and front desk staff are very unprofessional. I am sitting in the waiting room and listening to the drama in their life and the drama in their work place. There are 3 of us here in the waiting room and I can hear them swearing."
— Unilocal Patient Review"WORST wait times EVER! We have been here twice, with scheduled appointment times. Both times my son was not seen until two plus hours PAST the scheduled appointment time!"
— USCompanies Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Ohana Dental Announces New Website for Its Kahala, Kahului, and Waipahu Locations — Mar 12, 2026
- Jun L. de los Reyes, DDS | Ohana Dental on Oahu and Maui, HI — Dec 4, 2025
- Molokaʻi Community Health Center expands dental services to meet growing community needs : Maui Now — Jul 21, 2025
- Community Health Center Unveils New Dental Clinic | The Molokai Dispatch — Aug 15, 2025
- Waimea Dental Studio Announces Opening of New Dental Practice in Waimea, HI | The AI Journal — Mar 12, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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