Takai Derek, DDS

Specialties

We are a dental practice devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-​of-​the-​art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles! We are not only committed to giving our patients the best dental care possible, but we also specialize in dental implants, cosmetic services, sleep apnea appliances, crowns/​bridges/​fillings and geriatric care.

Our dental staff always practices skilled and compassionate dentistry. We believe effective treatment extends beyond education, training, and traditional clinical care; it includes identifying with the concerns and emotions of patients and calming their fears. We also believe that establishing and maintaining effective communication promotes a strong doctor patient relationship and contributes to improved health outcomes by ensuring that the patients’ dental needs are clearly understood and their priorities met.

History

Established in 2005.

I practice skilled and compassionate dentistry. I always call my patients a day or two following every dental procedure, to check on their overall well being. I believe effective treatment extends beyond education, training, and traditional clinical care; it includes identifying with the concerns and emotions of patients and calming their fears. I believe that establishing and maintaining effective communication promotes a strong doctor-​patient relationship and contributes to improved health outcomes by ensuring that the patients’ dental needs are clearly understood and their priorities met.

Meet the Business Owner

Derek T.

Business Owner

I graduated from Punahou School and completed both my undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Washington. In dental school, I was awarded the Ferrier Memorial Prize by the American College of Dentists. Following graduation, I served as a faculty member of the University of Washington School of Dentistry and taught implants and restorative dentistry.

Coaching on the Punahou varsity football team is a small way for me to give back to the school. Also, I came to dentistry through my mentors, Dr. William Vogt and Dr. Walter Ching; in honor of their selfless dedication to our profession, I strive to continue their tradition of mentorship by sharing knowledge and helping others.