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Best Dentists in Waipahu, HI (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Waipahu: Innovative Endodontics, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 12

    Best for same-day emergencies: Dr. Jennifer Sasada, DMD.., emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #12 of 35.

  3. 11

    Best for kids and families: Keiki Smiles of Leeward, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #11 of 35.

  4. 12

    Best for evenings and weekends: Dr. Jennifer Sasada, DMD.., open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #12 of 35.

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35 Waipahu clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 13 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. 16 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Waipahu at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Waipahu at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Innovative Endodontics73——Overall, Cosmetic
2Asato Todd DDS67———
3Chadron Araki67———
4Dr. Edith Oamil-Pacho67———
5Edward K Higa Inc67———
6Gentle Touch Dental Care67———
7Oral Surgery Hawaii, Dental Implants and Wisdom Teeth665.0★ (16)SatImplants
8Mizuno Susan N DDS645.0★ (2)——
9Pacific Maxillofacial Center - Waipio635.0★ (513)——
10Dr. Ryan Dung & Dr. Ryan Inouye635.0★ (792)——

The 35 best dentists in Waipahu, ranked

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

  1. #23 Jason H. Ikeno, DDS

    94-216 Farrington Hwy Suite 330, Waipahu, HI 96797

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 3 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #24 Smile Dental Center Inc.

    94-779 Farrington Hwy #301, Waipahu, HI 96797, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #25 Premier Dental Group HI - Waipahu

    94-801 Farrington Hwy suite 202, Waipahu, HI 96797

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

All 35 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

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Best dentists in Waipahu by need

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

Best for emergency in Waipahu

12

Dr. Jennifer Sasada, DMD..

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

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Best for kids in Waipahu

11

Keiki Smiles of Leeward

Highest-ranked of 1 Waipahu clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #11 overall by DR Score and open 4 days a week.

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Best for implants in Waipahu

7

Oral Surgery Hawaii, Dental Implants and Wisdom Teeth

Highest-ranked of 23 Waipahu clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #7 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Pacific Maxillofacial Center - Waipio (#9 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Waipahu

19

Kunia Orthodontics and Children's Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 19 Waipahu clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #7 for invisalign and #19 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Innovative Endodontics (#1 overall)

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Best for root canal in Waipahu

21

Dr. Mark D. Sakurai, DDS

Highest-ranked of 19 Waipahu clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #7 for root canal and #21 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Innovative Endodontics (#1 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Waipahu

1

Innovative Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 18 Waipahu clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Asato Todd DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Waipahu

1

Innovative Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 18 Waipahu clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Asato Todd DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Waipahu

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

How much does a dentist cost in Waipahu?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Waipahu?
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 Waipahu

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 Waipahu dentists

We scored 35 Waipahu clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 5 were excluded (5 duplicate listings). 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 Waipahu 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 Waipahu: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Waipahu?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Waipahu, HI is Innovative Endodontics (DR Score 73/100). Asato Todd DDS (#2) and Chadron Araki (#3) follow. We ranked 35 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Waipahu are open on Saturday?

13 of 35 Waipahu dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Oral Surgery Hawaii, Dental Implants and Wisdom Teeth (until 2 PM), Dr. Jennifer Sasada, DMD.. (until 12 AM) and Dr. Frances M. Lee, DDS (until 10:30 AM). 1 is 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 Waipahu?

1 Waipahu clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Dr. Jennifer Sasada, DMD.. (#12). 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 Waipahu?

A dental cleaning in Waipahu 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 Waipahu?

Keiki Smiles of Leeward is the highest-ranked Waipahu clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #11 of 35 by DR Score. It is open 4 days a week. 1 Waipahu clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Waipahu?

DentistsRanked lists 35 dental clinics in Waipahu, HI, and 35 are ranked by DR Score. 13 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 28 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Waipahu

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 35 clinics.
  2. : 5 duplicate listings merged.