Meet The Team
From Bottom to Top: Taysia, Dari, Lisa (Dental Assistants)
Dawn (Schedule Coordinator), Dr. Landon Oka, Dr. Paul Tanaka, Chan (Financial Coordinator)
Seilee, Amanda, Michelle, Orange (Dental Hygienists)
Dr. Oka
Dr. Oka has been a part of this office since 2021 and took ownership of the practice since the ending of 2022. His hobbies include diving, fishing, wrestling, and his new favorite sport...basketball!!! Don't let his demeanor fool you - although he can be serious at times, he enjoys letting loose and being a clown!
Dr. Tanaka
Dr Tanaka is a fish-loving local boy at heart! He is also a fun-loving guy with a contagious laugh that always fills the office. Our patients enjoy chatting with him. He also enjoys making pupus!
Lisa
Dental Assistant
Lisa has been with the practice since she was out of High School and Dr Tanaka is so fortunate and happy that she has decided to make Dental Assisting her career. She has grown into an awesome Dental Assistant. Dr Tanaka is proud to refer to her as his "Chinese daughter".
Dari
Dari is our roving Assistant. She is the glue that keeps our clinical areas working together. She was raised in Haiku and is as sweet as a Maui girl can be, but when she gets mad at Dr, she's like a tita out of Kalihi! We all love Dari.
Chantell
Financial Coordinator
Chantell works hard as our Financial and Insurance Coordinator. She is the most quiet of the bunch, but the doctors are always able to make her crack a smile.
Dawn
Dental Hygienist / Schedule Coordinator
Dawn initially joined the team as a Dental Hygienist and now helps out the front office department as our Schedule Coordinator. When she's not being put to work, she's either talking up a storm or figuring out what she should eat. She loves iced coffee and napping.
Orange
Dental Hygienist
Orange is a "gentle" Hygienist. Orange is just like her name. She is so very sweet and is like a ray of sunshine every morning in the office.
Seilee
Seilee is our own taste of Hilo in the office family. When she's not in the operatory, she's breaking a sweat as a Body Pump instructor or doing judo. Aside from Dr. Oka, she is probably the next most athletic one on the team!
Amanda
Amanda is cool as a cucumber and just like water, she goes with the flow. She enjoys taking care of our patients the same way the patients enjoy being with her!
As always... I love going to my dentist office!! Everyone has wonderful attitudes! Orange is wonderful at cleaning teeth, and she is so sweet and gentle! Dr. Tanka is the sweetest and the BEST dentist I have ever had in my whole life. Has completely transformed my mouth thru the years!! I thank the whole crew for being great at their jobs! It's always a pleasure to go to the dentist!!
Amanda K.
I started seeing Dr. Tanaka as a kid. He's caring, warm, and great at his job. I've never had a bad experience here. It's a nice office in a pretty area, and always has parking (and it's free!), which is so convenient. About 10 years ago, I moved to LA and over time, saw more than a few different dentists. I had one dentist tell me I had cavities, and another dentist tell me I didn't have cavities. I put off doing anything about it, then ended up coming back because of a family emergency. Turns out I didn't have any cavities!!! I hope I never have to move so that I never have to get a different dentist. If you're looking for a trustworthy dentist, Dr. Tanaka is the one!
Chantelle S.
As always, it was perfect!! I had to fix a broken tooth quickly because I was going on vacation, They fit me in right away and 30 min later, I had my perfect Smile back. He’s the best!! His staff is awesome too!
Vicky P.
He's the best. Known Paul for nearly my whole life. Got a great staff and he's an awesome dentist.
Colin C.
The absolute best dental office ever! Everyone is so warm, wonderful, and professional. Dr. Tanaka and his team makes every effort in making your dental experience as comfortable and pain-free as possible. Dr. Tanaka is an awesome, joyful person and a very skillful and talented dentist. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Donna
Dr. Tanaka and Staff, super professional!!!
Katsu C.
Just had a great cleaning by dawn. The whole staff is top notch.
Cynthia D.
Every point of contact, from the reception and (necessary) screening, to the hygienist team, to the follow up and financial duty, is of the highest caliber with more than enough aloha. The facility has been equipped to safely care for us during this COVID-19 pandemic, and the staff are attired above the requirements for health care professionals. Dr. Paul is knowledgeable, personable, thorough, and explains everything in a way that anyone can understand. For someone who grew up afraid of the dentist, I look forward to my appointments with Dr. Tanaka (fortunately my teeth are in good shape for now!)
Kyle L.
I’ve been going to Dr. Tanaka’s for almost 20 years. He is a joy to be around and he does excellent work. His staff is wonderful — friendly personnel who are focused on keeping your dental health in check. Together, they make a great team. Thank you Dr. Tanaka!
Evan A.
Best Dentist Great staff. Very professional service.
John T.
From Bottom to Top: Taysia, Dari, Lisa (Dental Assistants)