John I Kotake, DDS

I have been seeing Dr. Kotake since I first arrived in Hawaii as a child. He’s always taken good care of me, and is very gentle with my teeth. Which is why I love going there. It’s as if once you’re a patient of his, you’re always a friend/​patient of his. Something you see in small communities, not large.
As I’ve gotten older, I admit, that I don’t go as often as my dentist would recommend, but even after years of not seeing each other, he still remembers me, and greets me, as if it was just yesterday. And I have to admit, to me he hasn’t changed a bit — very personable, gentle and knowledgeable, and very, very affordable. I would highly recommend seeing Dr. Kotake, especially if you are uncomfortable about going to the dentist, because he will make sure you feel comfortable going to his office. And of course, if you just want the best…(I never had a cavity during all the years I’ve gone… then, when I stopped, boom, first cavity…)
Also, on a side note:
Today, I was curious… so inquired about something that was unnecessary… The office assistant I spoke with was knowledgeable, and assured me, that not only was it unnecessary but costly as well, so not worth looking into.
Now, my inquiry, was due to having had to experience over the past 7 years, people who either I normally trusted to do what was right by me, or perfect strangers, trying to sell me items I did not need… as word of the «crazy lady» will buy anything, not look at receipts for errors, etc. were thrown around… so, a lot of people have tried to swindle me…(For example, the doctor’s office of another location telling me I had cancer, and needed surgery… which later became a cyst… they needed insurance money, I assume…) I know, for sure now, that is something that would never happen at this office. Which is why, even more so, I highly recommend this dentist to everyone.

I had two great experiences at Dr. Kotake’s office, and multiple good experiences with various staff members on the phone. Both visits were quick and easy; the staff makes you feel welcome and they are very friendly. They also are very flexible with scheduling, and allowed me to come in twice during my lunch hour for a cleaning and x-​rays instead of doing both at the same time. Once I moved back to the mainland, I called the office asking if they could fax my x-​rays to my new dentist and they were happy to do it, emailed them instead of faxing (how tech-​savvy of them!) and did it immediately. I highly recommend Dr. Kotake and his office.

The best is all that is needed to say. I’ve been coming here since I was little also.

Been going to Dr. Kotake (and great staff) for more than 20 yrs. He is as good as it gets. It’s a very soothing atmosphere… everyone is friendly. The hygenists are so nice and you feel so welcome there. Dr. Kotake has a very soft touch and if he has to hurt you (with anesthetic shot or something) he warns you and apologizes profusely, but it usually doesn’t hurt. I was so deathly afraid of the dentist before I began going to Dr. Kotake. He’s the greatest! Compassion seems to be the theme at that office!