
Dentist
Dr. Richard Kim
Among friends and friendly, Richard Kim is a singer, songwriter, and dentist, with a diverse background. He was born in Seoul, South Korea and moved with his family to Oahu after high school. He graduated from the University of Hawaii, Manoa in 1984 and has been practicing dentistry since 1993 in Hawaii and in the mainland.
Dr. Kim is proud to return home to Hawaii and provide care to Mililani families. While attending dental school on the mainland, his love for Hawaii inspired him to compose the song “Mililani”.
Patient Testimonials


The office itself is very welcoming. Dr. Hall and his staff is just Amazing. They treat their clients with respect and digitally. I love how they treated me and my concerns. They provided what wanted to know and get done, it was perfect. I would definitely recommend their office.


I am petrified of the Dentist, my husband has to come with me and anything major I need Valium!! I highly recommend Hawaii Family Dentist they have been amazing, so much so that I actually went on my own yesterday for a gum procedure , Dr Edgar was wonderful with... read moreI am petrified of the Dentist, my husband has to come with me and anything major I need Valium!! I highly recommend Hawaii Family Dentist they have been amazing, so much so that I actually went on my own yesterday for a gum procedure , Dr Edgar was wonderful with me . I have seen quite a few of their Dr’s , Dr Meredith for extraction and others . Everyone of them have been so kind, so professional and all their staff are great. First class service , highly recommend them. Thank you read less


I just got my wisdom teeth out and it was a long process and I was really nervous because I was told since I was older it would be harder. The doctor was super patient and aware of me to make sure I wasn’t in pain and took his time.... read moreI just got my wisdom teeth out and it was a long process and I was really nervous because I was told since I was older it would be harder. The doctor was super patient and aware of me to make sure I wasn’t in pain and took his time. He also seemed like he was very confident in his ability to do his work while still being empathetic of me so I really appreciated it. The front desk people seemed very happy and enjoyed each other’s company while being very helpful this is good because usually the doctor will be good but the front desk people aren’t but all around this office was good. Thanks for helping your girl out. read less


My daughter went in twice in 2 weeks to have work done on both sides of her mouth. She is not a fan of the doctors or dentist. But I must say she came out the first time better than I could’ve imagined. The second time was a bit... read moreMy daughter went in twice in 2 weeks to have work done on both sides of her mouth. She is not a fan of the doctors or dentist. But I must say she came out the first time better than I could’ve imagined. The second time was a bit harder. But overall she had the best experience that a mom could’ve wanted for their child. The work is all done and she is just a happier child. Thank you to doctor Westphal and the staff at Mililani Hawaii Family Dental Center for the care and services you provide! read less


I'm not the easiest of clients. I have such a fear/phobia of needles or anything looking like a needle (dental tools). But, without fail, every cleaning I go to, especially these last few years, has been done such care and gentleness, I look up at my RDH and... read moreI'm not the easiest of clients. I have such a fear/phobia of needles or anything looking like a needle (dental tools). But, without fail, every cleaning I go to, especially these last few years, has been done such care and gentleness, I look up at my RDH and have asked "That's it?" I mean, I don't want pain, but something in my childhood has me convinced I will feel pain when I sit in the dental chair. Much aloha to the whole team over here. read less


Amazing experience! Very clean and professional office. I'm a fan of the Pearl ridge medical building as it always has parking and never crowded. The office was clean and the dentist chair was very comfortable, it felt like laying in a leather lazy boy. The view from... read moreAmazing experience! Very clean and professional office. I'm a fan of the Pearl ridge medical building as it always has parking and never crowded. The office was clean and the dentist chair was very comfortable, it felt like laying in a leather lazy boy. The view from the chair out looking over the mall was very relaxing. Then the staff comes in and blows you away with the attention to detail and TLC. Highly recommended! I wish they did more simple procedures as I would be there for everything else. read less


As always, Hawaii Family Dental Mililani did a stellar job, from check in with Sky, to my appointment with Dr. Hur, to meticulous dental cleaning with Nani and check out with Leonie. The protocol they have set up to ensure safety and hygienic conditions in accordance with CDC and ADA... read moreAs always, Hawaii Family Dental Mililani did a stellar job, from check in with Sky, to my appointment with Dr. Hur, to meticulous dental cleaning with Nani and check out with Leonie. The protocol they have set up to ensure safety and hygienic conditions in accordance with CDC and ADA guidelines were impressive and one of the best I've seen in all the public spaces I've gone to. You enter from the front door and leave by the back door, never crossing path with those coming and going. Absolutely no need to be of concern in coming in. They spray everything down between patients. Protective gear is being used by all personnel. read less


When I moved to Oahu I chose Hawaii family dental for its reviews,insurance,and location.Their hygienist and dentist I used were great, so I waded in deeper and proceeded with some restorative work and had a couple of crowns. Beautiful! In the meantime I cracked a molar on the other side... read moreWhen I moved to Oahu I chose Hawaii family dental for its reviews,insurance,and location.Their hygienist and dentist I used were great, so I waded in deeper and proceeded with some restorative work and had a couple of crowns. Beautiful! In the meantime I cracked a molar on the other side of my mouth so Doctor Choy fixed me up with a temporary filling as I planned a crown that one anyway but was waiting for the next insurance benefit year. Scheduled crown prep and when the appointment was near I got a call saying that my doctor let the group because of the difficulty of childcare due to the Covid crisis and I would have to pick another.WHAT! I don’t know about you but I build relationships with people and was a bit unsettled about starting new. O.K., let’s move forward with Dr. Hall. Absolutely nothing to worry about, the guy turned out to be great and prepped two molars at once to save time. Cracked the temporary, took me right in and made another. After two more weeks of chewing Very Carefully the permanent crowns were fitted and I’m quite pleased. I give 5 stars! read less