Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i
Creating your beautiful
& healthy smile.
Cosmetic and restorative dentistry on the Big Island — unhurried, and built around how the visit actually feels.
Recognized By
- America's Top DentistsConsumers' Research Council of America
Featured Services
Dentistry in Kailua-Kona,
done unhurried.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Carter Yokoyama, D.D.S.
Dr. Carter S. Yokoyama grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii where he graduated from Punahou School in 1984. He completed both his undergraduate studies and dental school at the University of Washington, in Seattle. He graduated from the UW School of Dentistry in 1992 and is licensed to practice in both Hawaii and Washington. Dr. Yokoyama is an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and American Dental Association. He also is a graduate of Pac-live, the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum, the Seattle Institute for Advanced Dental Education and The Hornbrook Group. Each year Dr. Yokoyama attends numerous hours of advanced education to keep on the leading edge of dentistry and stay current with the latest materials and procedures available.
Dr. Yokoyama also donates his time and talents to the Donated Dental Services Program, a humanitarian service for disabled, elderly and medically compromised people, as well as the Give Back a Smile Program, which helps restore smiles to victims of domestic violence. Every year since 2003, Dr. Yokoyama has been selected as one of America's Top Dentists for cosmetic dentistry by the Consumers' Research Council of America. In 2009 he was also selected as one of the Top Dentists in Hawaii by the Honolulu Magazine; a prestigious selection made by fellow dentists in the state.
Dr. Carter Yokoyama also has the special privilege of acting as a visiting faculty member for the Spear Institute for Advanced Dental Education. He was included in the elite group of dentists selected to help teach other dentists in the art and science of restorative and cosmetic dentistry at the Institute. In his spare time, Dr. Yokoyama is an avid surfer and football fan. He also enjoys free diving, hiking, traveling and especially spending time with his wife, Heather, and daughters, Tavi and Tia. He lives and works on a coffee farm in Captain Cook, HI which produces 100% gourmet Kona coffee.
- America's Top Dentists — Consumers' Research Council of America
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
- American Dental Association (ADA)
The Dental Spa
Care that feels nothing
like a dental office.
Patients regularly say walking in feels closer to a five-star hotel than a dentist's office. That's deliberate — Dr. Yokoyama keeps patient volume intentionally low so every visit gets unhurried, individual attention.
- 01Fresh Snacks & BeveragesOffered the moment you arrive, before anything else happens.
- 02Pillows & Warm BlanketsSoft pillows and warm blankets in every treatment chair.
- 03Noise-Cancelling HeadphonesPremium headphones for television, a movie, or just your own music.
- 04Aromatherapy Eye MasksSoothing scented eye masks to help you settle in and switch off.
- 05Paraffin Wax Hand SpaThe ultimate indulgence — a warm paraffin treatment while you're in the chair.
Every smile deserves to be cared for with kindness, compassion, and aloha.
Testimonials
Our Patients Love Us
Aloha Dr. Yokoyama, I just wanted to thank you so much for my porcelain veneers. I really appreciate what you and your staff have done for me to give me this great smile. I am really enjoying my new smile as I haven't smiled this much in years. You've literally boosted my self-esteem and confidence. This means so much to me and my future. I can now have the confidence I need at my job, especially working face to face with people and having the confidence to talk to them without being self conscious and wondering if they're staring at my stained teeth. Instead, I can stand proud knowing they are looking at my pretty teeth. My new smile will help me in other ways as well and I just cannot thank you enough. I can only wish you the best of luck in the years to come and to please continue to put beautiful smiles on many more deserving faces. Thanks again for all you've done for me.
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Visit Us
On Walua Road, Kailua-Kona
75-5905 Walua Road, Suite 7
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
| Monday | 8:00am – 4:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am – 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am – 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am – 4:30pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday & Sunday | Closed |