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Best Dentists in Hilo, HI (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Hilo: Kino'ole Dental, DR Score 73/100, open 7 days until 12 AM and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for same-day emergencies: Kino'ole Dental, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 24.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Kino'ole Dental, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 24.

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24 Hilo clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 6 are open Saturdays, 2 on Sundays and 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Hilo at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Hilo at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Kino'ole Dental73Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Emergencies
2Keiki Dental Specialists73——
3Big Isle Smile Inc67——
4Chad T. Okuda, DDS67——
5Dennis Sagawa67——
6Dentist67——
7Dr. Andrew Choy67——
8Dr. Terry Nguyen67——
9Hayakawa William G DDS67——
10Koa Yamashita67——

The 24 best dentists in Hilo, ranked

Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.

  13. #13 Hawaii Family Dental - Prince Kuhio Plaza

    111 E Puainako St #320, Hilo, HI 96720

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open 7 days until 6 PM.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Hawaii Family Dental - Prince Kuhio PlazaFull profile(808) 443-5214
    In their words

    Hilo's brand new, state-of-the-art office in Hilo is in Prince Kuhio Plaza, next to PetCo. Our Hilo dentists will accept most dental insurances, see patients of all ages, and have new patient appointments available within 48 hours. With emergency dental care, general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and orthodontics, our office is ready to provide for all of your dental needs.

    From Hawaii Family Dental - Prince Kuhio Plaza's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  14. #14 Hawaii Family Dental - Waiakea Villas

    400 Hualani St Bldg. 9 #192, Hilo, HI 96720

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8:30 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–8:30 PM · Wed–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Hawaii Family Dental - Waiakea VillasFull profile(808) 443-5204
    In their words

    Looking for a gentle Hilo dentist with staff that will maximize your dental benefits? You've found them. We've been designated "Best Dentists in Hawaii" by Honolulu Magazine five times more than other other dental office in Hilo. We accept most insurances, have same-day emergency dental appointments, and Pediatric Dentist Dr. Peter Lee see kids. No insurance? No problem! We have a discount dental plan with savings of up to 60% on most dental procedures. Give us a call or…

    From Hawaii Family Dental - Waiakea Villas's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  16. #16 Kawili Dental Group

    50 W Kawili St #200, Hilo, HI 96720

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 12 PM.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Kawili Dental GroupFull profile(808) 935-0030

  17. #17 Takata Dental Health Center, Inc.

    445 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 12 PM.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Takata Dental Health Center, Inc.Full profile(808) 935-3351

  20. #20 Wayne S. H. Leong, DDS - Family Dentistry,

    82 Pu'uhonu Place STE 201, Hilo, HI 96720, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Wayne S. H. Leong, DDS - Family Dentistry,Full profile(808) 935-3552

  22. #22 Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center, Hilo Family Dental

    1257 Kilauea Ave #100, Hilo, HI 96720

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center, Hilo Family DentalFull profile(808) 333-3600

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Best dentists in Hilo by need

One pick per need, with the clinic that comes next. Every pick names the condition it wins on.

Best for emergency in Hilo

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Kino'ole Dental

Highest-ranked of 1 Hilo clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #1 for emergency care, #1 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

Emergency Care in Hilo →

Best for kids in Hilo

No Hilo clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in Hilo

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Kino'ole Dental

Highest-ranked of 24 Hilo clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Keiki Dental Specialists (#2 overall)

Dental Implants in Hilo →

Best for invisalign & braces in Hilo

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Kino'ole Dental

Highest-ranked of 24 Hilo clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Keiki Dental Specialists (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Hilo →

Best for root canal in Hilo

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Kino'ole Dental

Highest-ranked of 24 Hilo clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Keiki Dental Specialists (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Hilo →

Best for cosmetic in Hilo

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Kino'ole Dental

Highest-ranked of 24 Hilo clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Keiki Dental Specialists (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Hilo →

Best for dentures & seniors in Hilo

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Kino'ole Dental

Highest-ranked of 24 Hilo clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Keiki Dental Specialists (#2 overall)

Dentures in Hilo →

Best for budget & insurance in Hilo

No Hilo clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Hilo?

Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.

How much does a dentist cost in Hilo?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$150–$450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii
Teeth Cleaning$113–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii
Emergency Care$150–$750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii
Root Canal$1,050–$2,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii
Tooth Extraction$300–$1,050DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii
Wisdom Teeth Removal$300–$1,050DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii
Dental Implants$2,250–$9,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii
Invisalign$5,250–$11,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii
Braces$4,500–$10,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii
Dental Crowns$1,200–$2,700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii
Dentures$1,500–$4,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii
Veneers$1,350–$3,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii
Teeth Whitening$300–$900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii
Dental Bonding$450–$900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii
Cosmetic Fillings$450–$900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii
Cosmetic Dentistry$750–$7,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii
Full Restoration$22,500–$75,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii

Emergency and weekend dentists in Hilo

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

How we ranked Hilo dentists

We scored 24 Hilo clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Hilo data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Dentists in Hilo: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Hilo?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Hilo, HI is Kino'ole Dental (DR Score 73/100). It is open 7 days until 12 AM. Keiki Dental Specialists (#2) and Big Isle Smile Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 24 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Hilo are open on Saturday?

6 of 24 Hilo dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Kino'ole Dental (until 12 AM), Hawaii Family Dental - Prince Kuhio Plaza (until 5 PM) and Hawaii Family Dental - Waiakea Villas (until 1 PM). 2 are also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Hilo?

1 Hilo clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Kino'ole Dental (#1). 2 clinics are open after 6 PM on at least one weekday. For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Hilo?

A dental cleaning in Hilo typically costs $113–$300 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Hilo?

DentistsRanked lists 24 dental clinics in Hilo, HI, and 24 are ranked by DR Score. 6 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 24 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Hilo

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 24 clinics.

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