Kaneohe Family Dental Care
Dental • Kaneohe, HI • Since 2003
About
Summary: Wai’alae Dental Care (Kokua Smiles) is a Honolulu-based private medical practice and family dentist network in Hawaii, offering affordable in-house dental coverage plans. With four offices total (including Kaneohe/Aiea/Honolulu), it has a long-standing presence since 2003 and is recognized for patient-centered care and strong customer service. The practice emphasizes personalized care, flexible team schedules, and competitive compensation. Recent workforce shows a small team (2 employees) with varied roles, and the company holds a solid employer rating (3.9/5 from 15 reviews) across work-life balance, compensation, culture, and career opportunities. Note: The provided data highlights Wai’alae Dental Care as part of Kokua Smiles, a family-oriented Hawaii dental network. If you’re specifically seeking Kaneohe-focused family dental care under Kokua Smiles, this practice is part of the broader Kaneohe/Honolulu footprint.
Clinic Type
Dental
Address
45-950 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744
Phone
+1(808) 247-4291
waialaedentalcare@kokuasmiles.com
Opening Hours
Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Sat 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sun CLOSED)
Emergency Care
Same Day Emergency Dental Care
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Offerings mention insurance-friendly options and $0 cleanings for insured patients with minimal out-of-pocket costs; details vary and UCR fees may apply; co-pays may apply for some plans; not guaranteed contracted provider for all listed insurances.
Financing: In-House dental plan; Family coverage for less than a dollar a day with flexible payments. T&C apply.
Savings plan: In-House dental plan; Family coverage for less than a dollar a day with flexible payments
Languages Spoken
Pricing
Current Offers
$0 cleanings for insured patients (with minimal out-of-pocket cost) — $0
FAQs
What services does Kokua Smiles offer?
The site indicates a comprehensive range including preventive care, cosmetic dentistry, and restorative treatments.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- DentalInsider: 9.8 out of 10 (on DentalInsider) (20 ratings)
- Unilocal: Not explicitly stated as an average, but associated with 16 reviews/evaluations (16 reviews)
Patients praise
- gentle and knowledgeable doctors
- friendly and professional staff
- thorough explanations of procedures
- accommodating for short-notice appointments
- high-quality, pain-free dental work
Common complaints
- past negative experiences at other dental practices leading to dental anxiety
"Dr. Lee is the best. He was very helpful & explained the procedures to help me understand what was going on."
— Kaneohe Family Dental Care official website testimonials"Dr. Keller has been able to put my fears to rest. I have had 2 cleanings and 2 fillings. Both cleanings with different dental hygienists and each were equally amazing... Dr. Keller is so gentle, knowledgable and a perfectionist."
— Unilocal review"They were able to see me on short notice, figured out why I was in pain & proceeded to fix it for me right then & there. And everyone was super nice!"
— Kaneohe Family Dental Care official website testimonialsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Traveling with Braces: Essential Tips for a Stress-Free Summer Vacation | Hawaiian Smiles — Jul 11, 2025
- Ohana Dental Announces New Website for Its Kahala, Kahului, and Waipahu Locations — Mar 12, 2026
- Keiki Smiles of Leeward Announces Opening of Pediatric Dental Practice in Waipahu, HI — Nov 13, 2025
- 1-2-3 Count on KHC — KOʻOLAULOA Health Center | Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health Care, & Pharmacy Services — Sep 23, 2025
- Accepting New Patients! — KOʻOLAULOA Health Center | Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health Care, & Pharmacy Services — Nov 29, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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