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About us

A 20-year tradition of trusted &
caring dental excellence!

Kokua Smiles is a premier dental practice committed to providing patients with the highest level of care in a warm, welcoming environment. With a team of experienced and compassionate dental professionals, Kokua Smiles offers a wide range of services, from routine cleanings and exams to advanced restorative treatments.

But what sets Kokua Smiles apart is its focus on personalized care and its dedication to improving the oral health of its patients. Whether a new patient or a long-time client, you can expect to be treated with the utmost respect and kindness at Kokua Smiles.

 

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How We Work

Discover a culture of collaboration that values diversity, encourages personal and professional development, and fosters creativity.

LATEST TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGIES
We use cutting-edge tools, technologies and advanced
methods in dentistry.

COMPASSIONATE AND COLLABORATIVE CULTURE:
We treat every patient with respect, kindness and foster
a culture of inclusion, growth, and originality.

GREAT TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS:
We have an exceptional team of professionals, led by
Dr. Cedric Lewis, with a customer-centric approach

 

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Vision, Mission, and Core Values

Kokua is the Hawaiian word for selflessly helping others in the
spirit of kindness & love.

MISSION

To create personalized & caring relationships with our patients, team members & our community while maintaining high-quality dental care & to consistently provide excellent customer service, affordability & convenience to our valued patients.

VISION

To be recognized as the premier dental practice in our market.

CORE VALUE

Serve People Better

If you identify with our mission, vision, and core values, join the Kokua Smiles team and let’s make every smile healthier and brighter, together.

Recently graduated college and looking for the right place to work?
Kokua Smiles is a great place to start your career.

Real people with
life-changing results

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Very Happy

I was a little nervous about going to a new dentist, but after my first visit, I'm very happy that my friend told me about her visits & she was very happy as well.

DOLORES

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Super Nice!

They were able to see me in short notice, figured out why I was in pain & proceeded to fix it for me right then & there. And everyone was super nice!

STARLANI

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Very Friendly

The staff is very friendly & Dr. Lewis is very good at following up with patients & making sure they are doing great.

CYNTHIA

Podcast

How To Evaluate A Practice Before You Join

In this episode, Dr. Cedric Lewis and Matt Kennedy discuss some practical ways an associate doctor can determine which practices offer good opportunities and which don't. Here's a spoiler…a good opportunity has nothing to do with the guarantee!

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Why and How to Offer Same Day Dentistry

In this episode, Dr. Cedric Lewis and Matt Kennedy discuss why adding same day dentistry is so important and how to add it. This change to your mindset and your execution will yield dramatic increases in treatment acceptance and, in turn, productivity.

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The 4 Things All Associates Want

The competition for associate doctors is fierce. Knowing what associates are looking for in a practice to join gives you a leg up on recruiting and retaining them.In today's episode, Dr. Lewis and Matt lay out the Associate Matrix and lay out exactly what associates want and how to give it to them.

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Highly experienced dental professionals

At Kokua Smiles, we pride ourselves on our exceptional team of dental professionals. Meet our experienced and compassionate staff dedicated to making your journey with us a positive and comfortable experience.

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Dentist

Dr. Alexander Tarasov

Dr. Alexander Tarasov is a prosthodontist with degrees from Boston University and the University of the Pacific. He currently practices at Wai'alae Dental Care & Dental Care of Pearlridge.

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Dentist

Dr. Cedric Lewis

Dr. Cedric Lewis is a highly experienced dentist specializing in aesthetics, implants, and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Lewis has been voted one of Hawaii's Best Dentists by his peers and was chosen by the American Dental Association for Diversity in Leadership.

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Dentist

Dr. David Chun

Dr. David Chun holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and a bachelor's degree in neurobiology. He provides patient-focused dental care with the latest technology & strives to create a comfortable environment for each visit.