Okawachi David, DDS

Definitely a blessing to come across Dr. Okawachi. He was very patient and gentle with my son and thoroughly explained everything to me before having surgery done on my three year old. I can’t thank him enough for his expertise and the care that he gave my son. I would definitely recommend him for your little ones dental needs!

We used this office for seven years for two children. If we hadn’t moved out of the area we would have continued. Dr. Okawachi and his staff are, by far, some of the kindest and most honest practitioners I have ever had the experience of dealing with. My son had a serious dental issue at the age of 2 and after the procedure, Dr. O sat with me for a half hour at my son’s side while we waited for him to fully recover from his anesthesia (no «drunk» behavior from my child on the way home like you see in so many videos). How many dentists take that kind of time with a patient and his parent? If you need a great dentist for your kids, this is the guy.

I have taken my son to see Dr. Okawachi on four occasions in two years (plus another visit in the next month). We have had nothing but positive and amazing experiences. Dr. Okawachi is the first dentist who my son was willing to open his mouth for and have his teeth cleaned. My son can be a bit of a challenge (diagnostics aside) where patience, flexibility and understanding is a must — which are all qualities Dr. Okawachi and his staff have. Every procedure is throughly explained to my son and every question has been answered. We are very fortunate to have found such a high quality dental office.

Watch out for Office Manager Gaby. Doctor is very good Extremely professional but the office manager will change your entire opinion about this place, starting from HIPPA (leaving your information face up and walk away to lunch) to messing up your billing. Call your insurance and double check what you were billed for before you make your payment.
Both my kids used to come here we said good bye to this office last year when 4different times I had to remind Gaby that both of my kids have different insurance. Gaby always mess up the wrong child wt wrong policy even tho the age my kids are 11 years apart. She seems she knows medical billing but she does not, she is extremely rude and unprofessional — I truly wonder how this doctor stay in business and he is so clueless of the billing mistake this women does because eventually they don’t get paid when insurance realize she is billing wrong patients. I called today trying to schedule an appointment and come back to this doctor hoping they have a new office manager a year later but unfortunately same Gaby answer the phone and was AGAIN extremely rude (even after I reminded her that I’m the parent of the patients from last year when she kept confusing my kids policy and insurance) after I ask to speak with doctor she left me on hold for 25 min then I got disconnected Sadly a year later nothing change so we will not be back for sure. (this is so sad… when it could of been so simple where maybe an 8yr old could understand one child has one insurance and one child has the other insurance) we all pay so much either taken from our check or paying on your own-​no one should have to deal with such issues and we should not have to spend time on the phone with insurance companies trying to fix their own mistakes.
Also make sure you are not being lectured by this Gaby that you should not go in with your child even if she/​he is 2 – 3 yrs old they tell you that you need to learn to let child go by keeping child separated from the lobby where you as parent suppose to wait… like I’m some idiot to leave my child alone in a room with a stranger-​I asked the doctor and allowed me but that was something VERY strange that I notice this Gaby was pushing for… and most parents had a problem talking in the lobby about it… I never let my child alone, make sure you don’t either.

Dr. David Okawachi and his dental assistants are fabulous. They really know how to treat kids and make them comfortable. There are tv’s on the wall and ceiling to distract kids. I highly recommend this dental office for your kids.

Dr. Okawachi is so good with my kids. My kids started going to him when my younger one was 3. She had to have oral surgery and Dr. Okawachi was recommended by our regular dentist. Up until meeting him, she would freak out when anyone got near her mouth, but she was so comfortable with Dr. Okawachi and would have a big smile on her face. He’s a natural with kids. Plus, the kids like the treasure box and getting their picture taken as part of the no cavity club.

Great with the kids, my 3 kids have been his patients. He is patient, explains things well, and his staff is too notch. I have been going to him for over 20 years and he is awesome!

A great first time experience! For my son’s first dentist appointment, I could not ask for a better dentist. Dr. O did an excellent job with my active 2yr old. The staff was very welcoming and very nice. It’s unbelievable that businesses like this exist. I am so happy I found them and we will be returning. The whole process was effortless. I’m convinced that this will be my children’s dentist.

Dr. Okawachi is the best children’s dentist in the Orange County area by far. My son was frightened when he had to get dental work performed. All the dentists we visited told me they would have to put him under to perform the necessary work. I was referred to David Okawachi by a friend and decided to give him a try. He made my son feel so comfortable and was able to get the work done with little stress from my son. We have been patients of this dentist for a few years now. My son used to avoid telling me if his mouth was bothering him and now he understands the importance of oral health care and welcomes visits to see Dr. Okawachi. This office saved us financially and performed the necessary work for significantly less than the rate the other offices indicated we would have to pay. David Okawachi and the office staff is courteous and friendly and I would highly recommend giving this office a shot :).

Dr. Okawachi is a kind, caring and patient dentist. All four of my children go to him. He is honest, he does not over-​treat, and he is very soft spoken — which is good for kids and nervous parents. I would highly recommend him!

Dr. Dave is very nice and made my daughter feel at ease. Unfortunately, the policy the office staff has of trying to take the children back solo starting at 3 years old made me very uncomfortable. I expressed my concerns the first time they tried this and was brought back with my daughter. At that time I was assured that it would NEVER be an issue to stay with her. Clearly, that was not the case because 6 months later I was given a hard time and told I’d need to get the doctors special approval to stay with her. They even went so far as to try to lecture me about having to separate with from her when she goes to school. Sending my child alone into a room with an adult stranger isn’t the same as school, nor does it seem like common sense in this day and age.