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Mahalo to Midweek’s Voice – Leeward Oahu Community News for featuring Dr. Kanegawa and Aiea Family Dental in their December 8th issue!

We welcome Dr. Susan Shiroma to Aiea Family Dental! Dr. Susan Shiroma strives to provide comfortable dental care that aligns with her patients’ specific goals and to improve their health. She is proud to be a part of Dr. Jay’s team and will work hard to give every patient the best experience possible!

Dear Patient, We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your …

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With Halloween comes, ghosts, goblins and goodies, and the sugar in those treats can play some unwanted tricks on your teeth if you’re not careful. Here’s why: The bacteria in your mouth are probably more excited to eat Halloween candy than you are. When the bacteria eat the sugar and leftover food in your mouth, …

Halloween Candy: Your Dental Health Survival Guide – ADA Read More »

School will be back in session before you know it. Whether your child will be in the classroom or learning from home, a healthy smile is still a back-to-school essential. Some schools require a back-to-school dental exam. Still, it’s always a good time of year to schedule one of your child?s regular visits. “We can …

5 Questions to Ask at Your Child’s Back-to-School Dental Visit Read More »

You know your dentist is looking for cavities during regular check-ups, but you may not realize your dentist can check for cancer at the same time. It’s estimated that approximately 51,540 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer and cancers of the throat, tonsils and back of the tongue in 2018. Regular visits to your dentist …

Top 5 Risk Factors for Oral Cancer Read More »

The first thing Larry Dougherty noticed about his dental school classmate Ana Paula Ferraz was her long, jet black hair. As Ana got to know Larry, she fell in love with his kindness and sense of humor. After dental school, it was I do for the couple. Ana and Larry married in a small, 60-person …

How to Get a Picture-Perfect Wedding Smile Read More »

This Halloween, the Putrid Posse is coming after the mouths of kids everywhere. We need your help to stop them — and Stop Zombie Mouth! Team up with PopCap — makers of Plants vs. Zombies — and the American Dental Association to help teach kids of all ages about good oral hygiene. You can help …

Plants vs. Zombies & the ADA Present: Stop Zombie Mouth! Read More »

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Find out how a dental sealant can help prevent cavities from forming on your teeth.