Waimea Smiles - Kamuela Dentist - Welcome to Waimea ...
Dentistry • Waimea, HI • Since 1999
About
Waimea Smiles is a small, family-oriented dental practice based in Kamuela, Hawaii. Founded in 1999 by Dr. Leesa Miyasato, the clinic emphasizes gentle, comprehensive dental care for families and has since updated under new owners Dr. Maureen Rizk and Dr. Adam Long, who aim to continue the patient-first legacy. The practice operates from the Carter Professional Center on Mamalahoa Highway and highlights enhanced infection control, patient comfort options (outdoor seating), and a focus on broad dental services. Key details: - Location: Kamuela, Hawaii (Mamalahoa Hwy, Carter Professional Center) - Ownership: Private; formerly Dr. Leesa Miyasato, now Dr. Maureen Rizk and Dr. Adam Long - Services: General dentistry and related cosmetic/dental care (family dentistry, cleanings, fillings, crowns, implants, Invisalign, veneers, etc.) - Contact: info@waimeasmiles.com; (808) 887-8801 - Website: waimeasmiles.com - Website stats: low monthly traffic; 1 employee listed; serves primarily United States patients If you’re seeking a long-standing Kamuela dentist with a family-friendly approach and updated safety measures, Waimea Smiles is positioned as a local option.
Clinic Type
Dentistry
Address
65-1230 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite E-21, Kamuela, HI 96743
Phone
+1 (808) 887-8801
info@waimeasmiles.com
Opening Hours
Monday 8am–4pm; Tuesday 8am–4pm; Wednesday 8am–4pm; Thursday 8am–3pm; Friday Closed; Saturday Closed; Sunday Closed
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Emergency Care
Emergency care available
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Technology & Equipment
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Insurance & Payment
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Credit cards, Cash, Check, CareCredit or financing (implied by financing information page)
Financing: Financing options available (information on payment information page)
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Pricing
Current Offers
New patient offer
FAQs
What services are offered?
General and cosmetic dentistry, preventive care, crowns, veneers, hygiene appointments.
What are the business hours?
Monday 8am - 4pm, Tuesday 8am - 4pm, Wednesday 8am - 4pm, Thursday 8am - 3pm, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Yelp (via MapQuest): 4.0 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)
- Facebook: 100% recommend (12 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional, friendly, and accommodating staff
- High-tech, clean, and well-organized office environment
- Thorough dental exams and clear explanations of procedures
- Effective management of patient anxiety and emergency dental cases
- Comfort-focused care (e.g., amenities like blankets/pillows)
Common complaints
- Some patients have reported negative experiences, including complaints about being referred to other dentists for certain procedures and dissatisfaction with staffing transitions or specific clinical outcomes.
"Waimea Smiles is a breath of fresh air, their personnel is super friendly and accommodating. ... My cleaning was thorough and way less painful than other experiences I had elsewhere."
— WebMD Review"I debated about writing this review for a while, but decided that its only right that other people know about how bad Waimea Smiles can be. Dr Miyasato is nice, but she pawned us off on a new..."
— Yelp ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
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- Keiki Smiles of Leeward Announces Opening of Pediatric Dental Practice in Waipahu, HI — Nov 13, 2025
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Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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