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Best Dentists in Kailua-Kona, HI (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Kailua-Kona: Kona Coast Dental Care, 4.8★ from 1,318 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 4 PM and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Hawaii Family Dental - Kona, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #2 of 31.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Kona Coast Dental Care, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 4 PM; ranked #1 of 31.

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31 Kailua-Kona clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 3 are open Saturdays and 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 24 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Kailua-Kona at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Kailua-Kona at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Kona Coast Dental Care684.8★ (1,318)Evenings · SatOverall, Evenings & weekends
2Hawaii Family Dental - Kona654.7★ (1,349)SatKids
3Dr. Joan Greco634.9★ (36)—Implants
4Hawaiian Smiles Orthodontics - Kailua Kona624.9★ (791)—Invisalign & braces
5Kona Ohana Dental624.8★ (230)——
6Tropical Smiles Dental / Dr. Melissa M. Nitta614.9★ (290)—Root canal
7Carter S. Yokoyama, DDS615.0★ (369)—Cosmetic
8Kona Smile Co. by Dr. Tiffani Dunn614.9★ (358)——
9Fred Gaeta DDS, FAGD604.9★ (161)Sat—
10Kona Dental Implants - Dr. Sasan Garakani585.0★ (18)——

The 31 best dentists in Kailua-Kona, ranked

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

All 31 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Crossroads Medical Center15
27Dental Health Care Center15
28Dr. Grace Chen, DDS15
29Frommer Melissa Dr15
30Hawaii Biological Dentistry LLC15
31Tui Michele15

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Best dentists in Kailua-Kona by need

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

Best for emergency in Kailua-Kona

No Kailua-Kona clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in Kailua-Kona

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Hawaii Family Dental - Kona

Highest-ranked of 4 Kailua-Kona clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #2 overall by DR Score and open Saturdays until 5 PM.

Runner-up: Dr. Melissa Beaudet-Uy and Staff (#12 overall)

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Best for implants in Kailua-Kona

3

Dr. Joan Greco

Highest-ranked of 6 Kailua-Kona clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Kona Dental Implants - Dr. Sasan Garakani (#10 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Kailua-Kona

4

Hawaiian Smiles Orthodontics - Kailua Kona

Highest-ranked of 5 Kailua-Kona clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #4 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Hawaii Family Dental - Kona (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Kailua-Kona

6

Tropical Smiles Dental / Dr. Melissa M. Nitta

Highest-ranked of 2 Kailua-Kona clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff and #6 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Brad B.H. Ching, D.D.S., M.S.D., Apex Endodontics Inc. (#22 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Kailua-Kona

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Carter S. Yokoyama, DDS

Highest-ranked of 1 Kailua-Kona clinic offering cosmetic dentistry: #7 overall by DR Score.

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Best for dentures & seniors in Kailua-Kona

No Kailua-Kona clinic lists dentures in our data yet.

Best for budget & insurance in Kailua-Kona

No Kailua-Kona clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Kailua-Kona?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Kailua-Kona?
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
Veneers$1,350–$3,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii
Teeth Whitening$300–$900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii
Cosmetic Dentistry$750–$7,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Hawaii

Emergency and weekend dentists in Kailua-Kona

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 Kailua-Kona dentists

We scored 31 Kailua-Kona clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Kailua-Kona data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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 Kailua-Kona: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Kailua-Kona?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Kailua-Kona, HI is Kona Coast Dental Care (DR Score 68/100). It has a 4.8★ rating from 1,318 Google reviews. It is open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 4 PM. Hawaii Family Dental - Kona (#2) and Dr. Joan Greco (#3) follow. We ranked 31 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Kailua-Kona are open on Saturday?

3 of 31 Kailua-Kona dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Kona Coast Dental Care (until 4 PM), Hawaii Family Dental - Kona (until 5 PM) and Fred Gaeta DDS, FAGD (until 5 PM). None of the listed clinics post Sunday hours. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Kailua-Kona?

No Kailua-Kona clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Kona Coast Dental Care (#1). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Kailua-Kona?

A dental cleaning in Kailua-Kona 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.

Who is the best kids' dentist in Kailua-Kona?

Hawaii Family Dental - Kona is the highest-ranked Kailua-Kona clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #2 of 31 by DR Score. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. 4 Kailua-Kona clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Kailua-Kona?

DentistsRanked lists 31 dental clinics in Kailua-Kona, HI, and 31 are ranked by DR Score. 3 post Saturday hours and 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 17 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Kailua-Kona

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 31 clinics.

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