Hawaii Dental Wellness

03/21/2026

Modern protocols for personalized patient care.

02/21/2026

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (2025) revealed that DNA from oral bacteria, particularly Viridans streptococci, was present in nearly 50% of examined coronary artery plaques. The bacteria were organized in biofilms — dense, protective communities that resist the immune system and persist over time. Researchers suggest that disturbances in these biofilms may trigger inflammation and plaque rupture, critical events that can lead to heart attacks.

This discovery strengthens the connection between oral health and cardiovascular disease. Poor dental hygiene and untreated gum infections may allow oral microbes to enter the bloodstream, infiltrate arteries, and contribute to systemic inflammation.

Maintaining healthy teeth and gums is more than cosmetic; it could be a crucial step in preventing heart disease.

** Karhunen PJ, Pessi T, Karhunen V, et al., Journal of the American Heart Association, 2025

12/18/2025

Have a happy healthy holiday season from our family to yours!

11/14/2025

Last patient of the day… soooo cute 🥰

06/13/2024

Currently our office is closed due to Honolulu downtown power outage. June 13,2024
Aloha! Addendum: office is still closed due to HECO power outage.

08/12/2023

Our hygienist Maricel is from Maui and flies home every weekend. In support of our work family and the people of Maui we decided to donate 100% of our supply of brushes and toothpaste. We heard they needed these types of essentials - so doing what we can ❤️ So don’t come to our dental office if you like toothpaste / no get any left! 😂

05/14/2023

12/07/2021

Unfortunately our office will be closed today, December 7,2021 due to the power outageand storm in downtown Honolulu. Sorry for the inconvenience and stay dry!!!

09/25/2020

https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/24/health/fda-dental-amalgam-health-warning/index.html?fbclid=IwAR1PPGyeRbGHoId_THFo7nqvTzD0D2V4Gr_TvBZDgVqRCGVrmKjG4q3b3mA

We've been saying this for over 30 years! Look for safer alternatives for you and your loved ones.

The US Food and Drug Administration warned Thursday that silver dental fillings, known as dental amalgam, may cause health problems for some high-risk groups.

06/04/2020

We are reopen! Patient came in with a broken bridge and a loose front tooth. We removed his tooth and placed him in a temporary bridge to guide his gums, providing a better esthetic result. New bridge seen below! He was very happy and was excited to show his wife! 😁 Patients like these are what make dentistry rewarding!
Chad Kawashima

04/06/2020

😂 silver lining?!