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ICreating Smiles During Pandemic
’ve been practicing cos- metic, implant and restor- ative dentistry in Hawai‘i
for more than 30 years. I’ve enjoyed helping our patients with their comprehensive dental needs, helping them regain confidence with their smiles. However, it’s been an unprecedented time over the past two years with the pandemic infringing on our lives in many ways. I’ve seen it affect patients’ oral health in negative ways. Many people weren’t able to see their den- tist, were unable to keep up their dental maintenance, and, most importantly, stress took a toll on their teeth, leading to more decay and breakdown.
Nevertheless, I’d like to take this opportunity to encourage all of us to continue to stay positive, be proactive and find ways to help each other.
created a study club that meets monthly.
DR. WYNN OKUDA, DMD
Owner/dentist of
Dental Day Spa of Hawai‘i
It’s not easy to deal with COVID-19, and unfortunately there are aspects that linger on.
In addition, our dental practice found a way to help an invaluable local charity, Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i. This organization helps grant wishes for critically ill chil- dren.
Through Dr. Wynn Okuda’s unique dental treatment at Dental Day Spa of Hawai‘i, his patient’s smile was transformed in just two appointments. PHOTOS COURTESY DENTAL DAY SPA OF HAWAI‘I
Dental Day Spa of Hawai‘i is located in the Wai‘alae Building at 3660 Wai‘alae Ave. Ste. 315 in Kaimukī.
If we can all share our knowledge, expertise, time and resources to somehow help our community, the future of Hawai‘i will continue to be bright.
Prior to the pandemic, I taught at dental conferences from Chicago to Tokyo to Greece. During the pandem- ic, my lectures became virtual on Zoom. I realized the impor- tance of helping the next gen- eration of local Hawai‘i den- tists, whose education came to a stop. For younger dentists, I
It’s rewarding for me to share the knowledge I have acquired through the years.
Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i’s 2020 fundraiser was can- celed, and the nonprofit in- stead planned a virtual one. I decided to donate a smile makeover for its silent auc- tion, and that service had the highest bid. We continued to participate in the silent auction in 2021 and again in 2022. Our office is proud to support a worthwhile cause that makes fulfilling wishes possible in Hawai‘i.
We will always face diffi- culties in our lifetime. If we can all share our knowledge, expertise, time and resources to somehow help our commu- nity, the future of Hawai‘i will continue to be bright.
For more information, visit cosmeticdentistryhawaii.com.