From infants to kupuna, our Lihue dental office provides comprehensive dental care for your whole family.
Call
482-3100 to schedule an appointment or request an appointment online.

Office Hours and Directions

Our office is across the street from Kauai Urgent Care. Turn right as you enter the parking lot and follow the road to the end of the lot. The entrance is on your left.

  • Tues 8am – 7pm
  • Wed 8am – 7pm
  • Thurs 8am – 7pm
  • Fri 8am – 7pm

Comprehensive Dental Care

Your search is over! We offer emergency, pediatric, preventative, orthodontic, and cosmetic dental care all in one spot. From infants to kupuna, we have everything you and your family needs to achieve and maintain a healthy mouth.

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Dental Emergencies

If your tooth has been damaged, don't wait! Often, your tooth can be saved if you act quickly. Our dentists will get you out of pain before it gets worse.

We Accept Your Insurance

We will always maximize your insurance benefits and minimize your out-of-pocket costs.

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Pediatric Dentistry

Our board-certified Pediatric Dentists have a fun, positive, and engaging approach to ensure an excellent dental experience for your child or teen. We look forward to seeing you and your child!

Mom Approved

Our patients rated our Lihue dentists 4.4 stars on Google and have been recognized as "Best Dentists" in Hawaii. Thank you!

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Patient Reviews

Amber N. Avatar
Amber N.
3/01/2024
Dr. Apalla and his assistant were so gentle, careful, and kind, and my teeth look beautiful. Best dental experience I've ever had. Definitely recommend. Mahalo, HFD!
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CoTo 8.
2/09/2024
My daughter has been going to this clinic for 3-4 years and we're highly satisfied with the customer service, staff, and doctors. Especially love her hygienist, Coco!
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Bob L.
1/19/2024
Dr. Johnson was very informative and turned me over to Malia for a deep cleaning. My problem was solved quickly. Very professional and easy to understand. R. Lund Lihue
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Nicole M.
8/10/2023
5 stars + for the staff and service. This team is incredible. I am SO glad I chose this office. Friendly, lively, timely and caring. I felt they were both efficient AND really took their time to answer all of my questions and provide the best care. It’s a rare experience to have a dentist visit ADD joy to your day. This place does that! P.S. Pro tip - classical music with ear buds while you get your teeth cleaned for maximum relaxation (:
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Kalanikauleleiaiwi W.
3/15/2023
Dr. Shin’s the best! After getting braces when I was a child through another orthodontist I, of course, stopped using my retainer because 1- I wasn’t paying for it/didn’t understand how expensive it was and 2- I was a forgetful child. Fast forward almost 20 years and I finally had enough of my shifting teeth, taking the plunge on Invisalign with Dr. Shin. The process has taken longer than I thought it would but I appreciate Dr. Shin staying the course, knowing that I would be happiest with the most perfect version of my smile possible and that smile takes time. The assistant make me feel comfortable and it’s like being with old friends catching up whenever I come in.
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odie9640
2/02/2023
went for my usual 6 month cleaning appointment (actually was a reschedule, so been 10 months since last cleaning). My Hygenist Molly did a great job and was very attentive & careful to the built up areas. Mahalo!
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Mark K.
11/06/2022
Hawaii family dental lihue is a good clinic they have a good workers specially the doctors. But how I wish they have more doctors out there to make the process more easy and faster on all the appointments specially the emergency cases like tooth extraction and Dental implants
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jo s.
9/20/2022
The entire staff were all so friendly, kind and helpful. As a new patient with an urgent matter and no insurance, they helped me by offering a decent insurance plan and some stayed late to take care of my problem. I am relieved to find Hawaii Family Dental due to their caring nature. I dread dentistry...they made it easier. Very grateful.
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Jo A.
7/16/2022
The staff was very helpful & friendly..Dr Apalla his nurses Lisa & Frannie was very good…I would recommend friends & family
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Denise M.
5/30/2022
I had a crown that broke in half while on vacation. They were so nice! They got me in the same morning I called. I was only in the office 1 hour and the doctor had put a temporary filling over the exposed tooth to protect it until I can get the crown fixed when I return home. Thanks to the lovely folks at Hawaii Family Dental I was able to enjoy the remainder of my vacation with piece of mind. Mahalo nui loa!
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Summer H.
3/02/2022
I came in for a cleaning. It didn't take long for the dental hygienist to sanitize her area and bring me in to get started. She was very pleasant and I was very relaxed in my seat. The cleaning was quick and thorough. No complaints!
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RJ C.
2/22/2022
Wonderful service and quality of work at HFD. Best staff on the island. Molly did a fantastic job on my deep cleaning and it was the most painless cleaning I have ever had. Mahalo nui loa HFD!
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Trishelle G.
10/02/2021
I have brought my children to many different dentists over the years but Dr Yamada at Hawaii Family Dental Kauai is the BEST. He is so patient and very caring. From my older children, all the way down to my 4yo, he reassures them and walks them through everything that's happening. He constantly encourages them and praises them during the entire visit. He is awesome!!!
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Stephen V.
9/06/2021
Amazing experience with Dental Hygienist Cinnamon and Dr. Apalla. I felt cared for and heard throughout the experience. Highly recommend.
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CherylAnn O.
9/06/2021
I'm sort of anti-dentist to begin with. But that said, seeing a dentist for problems is inevitable. Comparing HFD to my previous dentist on a deep clean -- my prior dentist did not numb the gums prior to the procedure but HFD did. So, it made the process tolerable. The staff is excellent at working with the insurances and everyone is cheerful.
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Caroline C.
7/20/2021
Wonderful dentist and staff. I feel the quality of care I get there is very professional. The entire staff has been kind and efficient. Would recommend this to anyone.
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Muriel J.
6/20/2021
I am a very nervous dental patient due to previous treatments at another office on the mainland. Hawaii Family Dental is the best dental practice I’ve been to. From the friendly and professional front desk staff to the dental techs and dentists. I received top notch great care that was pain free with filling a cavity and I have now scheduled a bridge.
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Michael M.
1/16/2021
Fast, efficient, friendly service. I was able to be seen the next day and had an exam and xray. A few days later, my chipped tooth was worked on and fitted with a temp crown by Dr. Apala and his assistant.I am impressed with their capacity for scheduling patients, and after my experience, I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Apala's work. I will be back to have my future work done there.3 weeks later, the permanent crown fitted perfectly. Without dental insurance their Hoala Plan discount really helps; well worth the price. Mahalo Lihue HFD and Dr. Apala!
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Michael M.
11/26/2020
Fast, efficient, friendly service. I was able to be seen the next day and had an exam and xray. A few days later, my chipped tooth was worked on and fitted with a temp crown by Dr. Apala and his assistant.I am impressed with the capacity for scheduling patients, and after my experience, I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Apala's work. I will be back to have my future work done there.
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Anna H.
10/14/2020
Dr. Yamada is a very competent and personable dentist. He didn't need much time this month, thankfully! Our hygienist was also wonderful.
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