Hilo Dentist

From infants to kupuna, our Hilo dental office provides comprehensive dental care for your whole family.
Call 
443-5214 to schedule an appointment or request an appointment online.

Office Hours and Directions

Our second Hilo office is conveniently located in Prince Kuhio Plaza, right next to PetCo. Please note that we alternate Sundays between being open and closed.

  • Sun 8am – 3:30pm
  • Mon 7:30am – 5pm
  • Tues 7:30am – 5pm
  • Wed 7:30am – 5pm
  • Thurs 7:30am – 5pm
  • Fri 7:30am – 5pm
  • Sat Closed

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 Hilo dentists 4.7 stars on Google and have been recognized as "Best Dentists" in Hawaii. Thank you!

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Patient Reviews

Joya W. Avatar
Joya W.
7/24/2025
I want to say "Mahalo plenty" to all the staff that I came in contact w today for my crown delivery X 2. From The front "Avatar" check in Angela, to Davlyn, Malakai & Priscilla at the front counter to Genesis and Dr. Tapua. All were professional and expedient and sensitive to my scheduling of future appts and VA approvals. Genesis even w x-ray malfunctions she troubleshooted and discovered it was a computer issue. SHE promptly took me to a working x-ray and moved everything over to another workspace (including my personal belongings as to not inconvenience me), so kind and very calm, cool and collective, the Triple "C" dental assistant. I was impressed how she handled the stress of malfunctioning equipment and reset her computer to no resolve. This is my 2nd time w Genesis. .She also assisted and even held my hand when I had a prior appt to extract a tooth. She reassured me, all was gonna be fast and be ok, she could sense I was nervous & lilobit scared. She is diplomatic yet compassionate and I was happy she worked w Dr. TAPUA on my crowns. FYI I was glad she didn't react like the Triple A lady: assertive, aggressive & abrasive or go off like a bomb. That girl deserves a raise. And last but not least, Dr Tapua, she is always a pleasure to see, greets me, says what she's gonna do and does it. She calms me w her singing voice.I am happy to have my new crowns 👑😊. I usually dread going to the dentist, but I happen to like mine look forward to future appts as I know I can expect the same hospitable yet professional treatment and care. I especially appreciate that they value my time too.
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Cheryl P.
7/24/2025
My dental assistant was very caring!! She went the extra mile, & really made me feel special Kaimanu girl?? Forgot her name
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James M.
7/19/2025
Dr Lisa Le is one of the kindest, proficient and most communicative dentist I have ever been associated with. Full disclosure I am 68. The Big Island is blessed to have such an all star for our needs . Thank you Dr Le❤️❤️❤️🤙🤙🤙
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Chris E.
7/17/2025
My visit with Dr Kristiana Tupua today was professional and great. She put me at ease let me know what she was doing and game changing they used a bite guard (not sure right word) which took pressure off my jaw while she filled the cavity. Wonderful to not have my jaw hurt when done with dental work.. Great visit and office staff super helpful.
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Michael C.
7/17/2025
The office staff were awesome and super nice. Nina was amazing. Made me very comfortable cause office visits always freak me out.
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David I.
7/15/2025
Everyone goes out of their way to make my visit as pleasant as possible. The work they did was over before I knew it. I would recommend anyone to their office.
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Maricel F.
7/09/2025
Dr Lisa Le is the best dentist I have ever had. She is very professional, kind, sweet and thorough. Her assistant Alyssa is one of the best if not the best dental assistant I have ever had also. I cant thank you both enough for taking care of me.
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Richard C.
7/08/2025
Great dental office. Nina does an extremely thorough cleaning and I always feel like she's helping me take good care of my mouth! The virtual stuff at check in needs to be scrapped. There are plenty of people there to do a human in person check in
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Fran O.
7/07/2025
We are very satisfied with services received durin̈g Selena's visit to the dentist on Tuesday the 22nd of October. Didn't wait long to be seen and was very comfortable with Dr. Le. Front desk staff was very friendly and efficient. Mahalo plenty for taking her United Healthcare insurance also!
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Anne M.
7/01/2025
I had a dental implant and needed a crown to fit the BioHorizon brand implant. Hawaii Family Dental did a wonderful job of creating and installing a very natural and perfectly fitting crown. I found Dr. Akioka to be highly skilled and knowledgeable about the process, and his assistant had refined and caring technique. I'm going to have another implant crown done by them in a few months. In addition, they have a discount plan available for purchase at $199 for any work done during that one-hear period. in 2025, I saved 50% on my implant crown, a sizeable saving!
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Joanna S.
6/28/2025
My wait was minimal, both dental assistant and dentist were friendly, considerate of my care, thorough and fast! That's what I wanted from a visit.
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MELE-FATAI L.
6/24/2025
Nina always takes great care of me and my teeth. Her enthusiasm and welcoming energy is one of a kind. Mahalo Hawai’i Family Dental!
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Michelle J.
6/23/2025
Nina was awesome!! Not only was her job done amazingly but she also motivated me and encouraged me to take action in my life for my health! I haven’t had my teeth cleaned in 20 years and I just had a great positive experience coming back to the dentist. My teeth feel great! Thank you!
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jgrandrup
6/23/2025
My temporary crown cracked and fell off, but they were able to see me on a Sunday and install the permanent crown, which had arrived early—two weeks before my scheduled appointment. Their professionalism, kindness, and genuine care for their patients truly stand out.
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Raydiance G.
6/20/2025
Both the Dr. Lisa Lee and her assistant were alert, sensitive and responsive to all my needs to keep me comfortable during long crown prep procedure making the 3 hours sitting in the dentist chair bearable. Cathrine Grace
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gomoses100
6/19/2025
5 stars!!! I highly recommend going here. Everyone is friendly and provides great service. I felt at ease and welcomed the entire time I was there. The the dentist Dr. is so gentle I almost fell asleep.
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Joya W.
6/11/2025
Nina was the hygenist who did my teeth cleaning on 9 Jun 2025. She explained that as we age our teeth get discolored because the enamel which protects our teeth thins and the dentin below it turns yellow which in all the years of going to the dentist; no one ever explained this to me before. That's another reason crunchy & hard food may make teeth more sensitive too. She was professional & comical w a nice sense of humor that relaxed me and lowered my blood pressure! NINA finished the scraping and polishing, flossing and flouride treatment. Also since I had a temp crown, (my 2 bridges were not replaceable) she was careful working around it . She also cleaned my upper flipper and night guard I wear when I sleep to prevent bruxism (teeth grinding). I only hope that next appt in Dec w Nina will be faster for people who she does after me; since I have 2 less teeth now! TMI. Oh well, thats aging for u! Malakai and Lourdes also so helpful at the front desk since I am a veteran and they know the process best; short staffing, employees out ill or turn overs in dentists creates rescheduling of appts, request for new approval from VA, etc. Staff at front desk always try to call me if a cancellation comes available to get me in sooner. I appreciate that they value my time! Even tho I am retired, I keep a very busy schedule. They r a very busy dental office and am grateful they take me as a veteran. MAHALO to all. See u in December Nina, mahalo plenty. BTW Nina is also.my youngest granddaughter's name so I can't forget her name as a hygienist. She gave me back my smile!
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Jess B.
6/11/2025
friendly people, clean facility, true professionals . special appreciation to HPK Rebeca. She really knows how to clean teeth, while making her clients feel comfortable!! A+++, this dental office was needed for our community. I would highly recommend it to anyone !!
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E. H.
6/10/2025
The virtual teller although kind was not welcoming. There were two open tellers And they advised me to use the Virtual. It felt unsanitary and weird. The next two people who entered the building they helped which made me feel singled out. Either all or none. It represents poor customer service in my opinion… especially since there was so many people working. I like AI and virtual but they are no substitute for a reception in a dr office
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Mp A.
6/10/2025
Great service. I have been going to Hawaii family dental for 10 years. Recently had some old fillings repaired plus a crown and had a teeth cleaning. I must say I was very satisfied with the service I got. The doctor took his time to do the very best job he could for me given the current state of my old fillings. The hygienist was very pleasant and easy to talk to too.
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