The Smiling Place
Chadron Araki, DDS:
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★★★★★

DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS (WAIPAHU)

Monday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sunday: Closed

OFFICE HOURS (EWA BEACH)

Monday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

My current DDS was on vacation an I had an abscess tooth (wisdom).  I was able to make an appt with the smiling place the same day.  From the outside the place looks a bit run down so my initial thoughts were ” oh no I hope I don’t regret this”.   But once inside it was very clean, organized and had a tv in the waiting area.   The counter people all made sure that I was attended to or if they were busy they at least made eye contact and made a gesture that they would be with me in just a minute.   I did my paperwork and I was seen shortly by a Hygienist.   I have a bad gag reflex reaction, so taking x-rays is always hard for me.  The Hygienist was very careful and made sure I was ok before taking the x-ray.  That went really well.  Best experience I had with that ever!   The Doc came in assessed the x-rays and we decided to just yank out the Wisdom tooth.  Even that procedure went really well.  ALL the employees I encountered that day was so pleasant.  I don’t do reviews ever but I had such a great experience that I thought they really deserved some recognition if only from me.  I still hate going to the dentist but if I ever have another issue I would come back here.  Good job The Smiling Place!

Going to the dentist can be nerve racking if you hadn’t been going to your regular visits for years. I went to The Smiling Place and they were awesome. The front office staff are super friendly and welcoming. I needed a deep cleaning the dental hygienist that worked on me was great. He got the job done, checked on me throughout the whole process and educated me on how to take care of my chompers as well. So glad to have my teeth in the care of The Smiling Place.

I haven’t been to the dentist in a really long time I wanna say at least 10 years. So I am writing this review As someone who can’t really remember previous dental experiences. The most I’ve ever gotten done in the past was a good cleaning and maybe an X-ray. The only real real reason I went to the ewa location is because I had a sore tooth. I must say considering i am really scared of anything that has to do with needles and not Going to see a dentist in at least 10 years they did a really good job! They took their time they explained everything so that I could understand it and they always made sure I was OK every single step of the way! I will definitely be going back to get a good cleaning in March and for anything else i may need.

I am always apprehensive when it comes to finding a new dentist. I have had a LOT of dental work done. I usually am nervous at the dentist, and use gas when it’s available. Not only was my dentist sensitive to my concerns, Dr. Joshua Cardwell turned what used to be a nightmare into an easy visit! I have also seen Dr. Chad Araki, and he is just as wonderful. I recommend these two dentists to anyone who asks, and I couldn’t be happier with them as dentists. They don’t waste my time and money. They don’t make me uncomfortable. The office staff has always been wonderful and accommodating as well. They work with my schedule as well as being nice and caring. I have never had a complaint about them! The facility is always nice and clean as well. Best dentists on island!

Vog had my sinuses agitated for a couple weeks prior to my recent dental cleaning and check up.  I asked if they could not recline my head so much during the cleaning to avoid the post nasal draining during the session.  They made the adjustment, made sure not to use so much water during the cleaning and frequently suctioned my mouth.  I was very comfortable and well taken care of during the cleaning.  Mahalo to my hygientist Randy!

Been seeing Dr. Chad & family for decades… one of the few large scale family owned and operated dentist offices I’ve known that has such a great crew. Everyone (receptionists, office staff, hygienists, and every dentist I’ve gotten service from in this practice) has been friendly, accommodating, and thorough. Love how they’re proactive in setting the next 6 month appointment before you exit a current one. Reminder card is sent a month before the scheduled appointment and a courtesy call comes a week ahead. Would HIGHLY recommend this practice to anyone looking for or needing a dentist… mainly for people on the Westside, but if you’re willing to hit up the Kunia office, it’s not that bad since it’s just off the freeway.

I have been going to the Smiling Place for many years and have only great experiences. The staff is friendly and I especially appreciate the reminder calls – I have almost forgotten to go a few times. Dr Chad runs a right ship and is efficient and to the point. I appreciate his high-expectations from his staff. Personally, for me, his recommendations and advice has been well received. I have seen changes over the years including staff and Doctors, but there are some things that have not changed: – excellent dental services – high expectations from his staff – friendly service (the smiling place) – compassion for the disabled

I’ve been going to the smiling place for 4 years and I have only great things to say about them. Staff are super friendly and understanding, very courteous and organized. My dentist is Dr. Chadron Araki. Dr. Araki is such a gentle Doctor and he will talk to you throughout the process of getting numb or even doing a procedure on your teeth. When I took out my wisdoms, the process was so quick that it only took 15 mins. To take out all 4 of my wisdoms, I feel like waiting for the numbing to kick in was the longest part of the procedure. Every time I go here, they always take care of their patients and I feel like that is so important being because a lot of people don’t like going to the dentist.

Dr Chad is great,he wished that I had my dentures to be correct and true and very cognizant of full comfort and fit. I had nothing but great praises n blessings for this company who removed my remaing bottom teeth and getting me ready for my full dentures. Good job one from being greetings upon arrival to being led back and situated in my chair. Wonderful gracious ladies.

I am one of those people who had horrible experiences visiting the dentist when I was younger. Maybe that’s why I avoided a dental check-up for 10 years (don’t judge me!). Recently I realized I need to take care of my teeth & gums as it will result in extreme toothache, so I made an appointment with The Smiling Place (TSP) – Kunia location. Throughout the week, they called me twice to remind me of my appointment, which was great especially because of my busy schedule. I arrived to TSP about 30 minutes before my appointment. The receptionist was very friendly & explained all the paperwork I had to fill out (which was plenty, so allot extra time for this if you are a first-time patient). I didn’t have to wait long thereafter, and the dental hygienists and X-ray techs were friendly & knowledgable. Despite my anxiety, they helped me feel very comfortable. It was great that I knew what they were doing at all times. After my initial observation, a receptionist showed me the cost of the necessary procedures and made sure it was okay with me before they performed anything. Their transparency helps any customer who may have financial hardship. Furthermore, my dentist was amazing! She thoroughly explained the status of my teeth & gums in Layman’s terms, which was helpful because I wanted to know exactly what was going on in there. She performed a procedure on me which required numbing. During this time, she kept asking if I felt okay, ensuring that she was aware of my pain tolerance. I am surely leaving thankful that I found The Smiling Place! (I would smile if I could, but my mouth is still numb! :D) PS- if you are debating whether or not to see the dentist, PLEASE DO IT!! Tooth pain is the worst, & you shouldn’t wait to experience this pain to go (trust me!!).

I am the biggest chicken when it comes to dentistry. The staff here understands and takes care of my needs and fears. The team here has been awesome! I neglected my dental care and as a result now have partial dentures. I used to have a deep fear of the dentist. I now have no fears and am quite relaxed when I come here. I highly recommend my doctor, Joshua Caldwell. He is the best! He was my first contact in this office and because of his expert, pain free dentistry, I now can say, I enjoy visits here! Keep up the great work! Mahalo team Kunia!

A WORD FROM YOUR DOCTOR