Ricky M Tsuhako, DDS

My experience was great! Scheduling an appointment is easy with Sandy and Cindys help in the office. Lori was my dental hygienist today and answered all my questions. She was quick with cleaning my teeth, yet thorough. Dr. Tsuhako was the nicest and appreciated how I found his practice thru Unilocal.
His practice is across the street from Cattle Company, and next to the Starbucks in Waimalu. Parking is $ 3 for 0 – 2 hours. Park on the third level and once you enter the sliding doors make a right and their office is located on the last door to your left.

So happy to say this is my dentist, Cindy is always so helpful and such a sweetheart. I am in the process of getting my braces on so its non stop back and forth with them and my orthodontist and extraction specialist and they are just awesome. From Handling my insurance information and getting everything I need across, they are the best. I am in my second year with them and I can’t wait to see the final outcome of my braces and watch them maintain cleanliness. MAHALO Dr. Tsuhako and staff!!!

I have been seeing Dr. Tsuhako for two years, he has been the best dentist I’ve ever had. He takes the time to explain every procedure to you and answer all your questions. He plans procedures around your dental plan costs when possible. Also the ladies in the office are awesome and so nice. This is a wonderful office!

Now, if finding a good doctor was as easy as finding a good dentist…
Since moving, I’ve been meaning to find a dentist in time for my 6 month check up but then over the weekend my tooth started to hurt… or so I thought it was my tooth… just somewhere in my left side… lol. Anyway, called in and spoke to an awesome clerk who not only helped set up an appointment in a timely manner, discussed insurance and even provided excellent directions on how to get to the facility.
I don’t recall having anything go so well before when it comes to medical appointments. You’re always somewhat lost trying to get to a new place, etc. but not here. The ladies at the front desk are wonderful and really thorough. Dr. Tsuhako is really easy going and has great «bedside» manners that make going to the dentist a breeze.
I’d definitely recommend this place to anyone who is even a little apprehensive about going to a dentist. I’ve definitely overcome my apprehensions about dentists in the last few years, but its wonderful to know you can still find good dentists out there. A+

I tried this place because of Unilocal reviews and I can honestly say it was worth it! They were fantastic. I have not gone to the dentists in over 7 years and they were amazing no pain and super gentle. They communicated with me the entire time and let me ask any questions I had. I def will be coming back and already recommended them to people!

I am very happy I found Dr. Tsuhako on Unilocal.I went in for a cleaning, and it went really well. He communicated with me very well– he told me the three phases the appointment would include and told me what he was doing and why. I’m always very curious about what doctors/​dentists are doing to my body, so I really appreciated his forthcoming explanations.
He did find one small cavity, and his staff was able to find me an appointment on my preferred date. He does a one-​on-​one consult appointment before doing any work. During the consultation, we looked at my x-​ray and he explained what we were looking at and what it meant. I loved his bed-​side manner, and I have no desire to look elsewhere when it comes time for my next cleaning! I would strongly recommend Dr. Tsuhako to anyone needing a dentist on island.

So far so good! Just had my first visit with Dr. Tsuhako. Everyone is really nice from the office staff to the Dental hygienist to Dr. Tsuhako. Usually hate going for teeth cleaning because the dental hygienist at my old dentist was very rough and it hurt. This was painless and stress free. I think I am going to like coming to this dentist!

Having moved back home a few years ago from Los Angeles. I had a very hard time searching for the right dentist. I have been to many dentist before. My last dentist was all the way in Ala Moana and he was quite expensive! Hence the reason I did not see the point of returning back to his office to complete the work that he said I needed.
In current events my husband (USAF Officer) is PCSing overseas and requires that I get medically cleared. I needed to find a dentist in order to complete my dental clearance. I checked Tricare for civilian dentist who accepts both my dual dental insurance. I wanted someone closer to me and found a few. I actually cross referenced each dentist that came up with their reviews on Unilocal!It was super helpful and Dr. Tsuhako’s office IS the only office that came up with FIVE STARS! I quickly called and made an appoinment the same week.
The office is small, but his staff is very personable. It’s not how pretty or big the office is, it’s how awesome the dentist is. After my initial xrays and new patient routine. Dr. Tsuhako came in to check my xrays and discuss my next course of action. I needed a little work done considering I avoided returning to my expensive dentist for 2yrs. I made an appointment the following day for my initial consult. The next day Dr. Tsuhako knew me by my first name and actually sat down with me and discussed my teeth and what needed work! I did not need all that extensive work my last dentist told me I needed! PHEW! He assured me it wasn’t bad and got started on the work after talking with me. The procedure was quick and painless. Dr. Tsuhako asked if I was okay every so often during the procedure. I almost fell asleep, that’s how comfortable I was!
He is the nicest and personable dentist I’ve ever had. He doesn’t seem dull and boring either. He talks you through everything and makes sure you’re comfortable. For any of you who are looking for an awesome dentist, I say look no further. Dr. Tsuhako is your guy!

I found this little dentist office on here, and I had a pretty good experience! First of all they are really well hidden. I had to call the office cause I got lost but they are across the street from Cattle Company and when you pull in they vallet park your car. then it is on the 3^rd story (take the elevator) and walk alllllllllll the way down the hallway (mauka bound) and they are the last ones on the left.
Well, I didn’t catch the dental hygenist’s name but she was really nice. She made jokes about the storm «flossie» and I think she did a really good job scrapping and flossing my teeth and even gave me recommendations on how to get my gums to stop bleeding when I floss, etc. I have had more extensive «cleanings» in other dentist offices however, so I was kinda bummed when she only dabbed «polish» on my teeth and then had me rinse (took like 30 seconds total)
Then Dr. Tsuhako came in and he was EXTREMELY friendly. That’s a plus. I’ve had dentists who are boring and make conversation awkward but Dr. Tsuhako seems like a genuinely happy guy and he thanked me so much for finding them on Unilocal and coming in! I feel like he took only like 30 seconds to take a quick look at my teeth and then told me I would need to book a consultation and another appointment for a filling. He was great at explaining how he wanted to go over everything with me and was very nice about it.
The front desk ladies are extremely kind. Sandy is the primary reservationist & front desk I believe and she tweeked some things around so that I could come back in on Saturdays and not have to miss work! yay! :)
The only constructive critism I would have for them is to remodel the place. At least a little. The décor is from early 90’s and the carpet was SUPER dirty. I also saw quite a few dust bunnies and usually I wouldn’t go back to a place if I see this but they were so kind and I really think they do a great job at what they do so I let it slide. :P

I found Dr. Tsuhako through Unilocal and I’m SO GLAD I did! I called one morning and they were able to schedule me a couple hours later as a new patient. I had a small miscommunication with the scheduling, but they were very nice about it and accommodating. The two ladies that work at the front desk are so sweet. They even made sure my boyfriend was comfortable while he was waiting for me in the waiting room. The hygienist was very nice and compassionate. Dr. Tsuhako is the nicest dentist I have ever come across, even my pediatric dentists weren’t as nice as he is! I am seeing him soon again to do work on my teeth. I’m definitely switching my boyfriend over to Dr. Tsuhako!

I started going to see Dr. Tsukako because of reviews on Unilocal;) and I wasn’t disappointed. He is very gentle and takes the time to discuss things thoroughly with you and makes sure to answer all of your questions. His staff are very friendly and very patient with reminders and rescheduling, and his dental hygienists are both friendly and careful. I was bummed that I had to move because I knew it would be hard to find another dentist like this.

I was really impressed with Dr. Tsuhako and his staff! I found him through Unilocal and gave him a try. I’ve been away from seeing a dentist ever since mines retired… over twenty years ago. Needless to say, I received friendly service and when I went back for my free consultation, Dr. Tsuhako told me what his plans were and explained everything so thoroughly. There’s also a payment plan! How awesome is that? What can get more better than that? Validated parking!!! Wohoo! He got my vote!

Friendly staff, excellent service, and they pay for your parking. Went there to remove three wisdoms with no problems. I’m a happy camper.

I’ve been going to Dr. Tsuhako for over seven years. He’s great, and the entire staff is very friendly. If you need dental work, Dr. Tsuhako will sit down with you and explain what you need and all of your options. The office is very clean. I like that. You also receive a courtesy call before you need to schedule your next appointment. The office has evening appointments at least one night a week which is good for people who work during the day. I can’t really comment on price because I have good insurance and I don’t often need more than routine cleanings. I highly recommend Dr. Tsuhako.

his hygienist is awesome the one he has now (lyra) and the guy name elson… they talk to you through out your appt. make u feel at ease… i just love how the two of them remember the things i talk to them about previously… yes im a fan with the hygienist

I found Dr. Tsuhako’s reviews interesting, and decided to try his office out, and it was a great decision! Everyone was very courteous and helpful, they didn’t make me wait forever, and were painless! It was great! Dr. Tsuhako was very kind, knowledgeable, and answered all my questions without overwhelming me or making me feel stupid. I would definitely recommend his office!

I just started going to see Dr. Tsuhako and I have to say that it was a very good decision. He is very thorough, professional and he really makes you feel at ease. My first appointment consisted of x-​rays, cleaning and then my exam. The next visit was the consultation, which I’ve never had before at any other dentist. He explained to me exactly what his plan was for my teeth. He even showed me the x-​rays and explained them completely to me. The next two visits consisted of the actual work. It all went very smoothly and without a hitch. He is very prompt and professional, plus his entire staff is so nice! I’m so glad I finally found a dentist I can be completely comfortable with. Make an appointment with him, you’ll be glad you did!

Yes, Dr. T has that effect on his patients… competent, yet compassionate dental care. Takes his time explaining procedures, since he cleans/​xrays teeth as well as performs surgery (but he has a hygienist, too).
Sure, it hurts sometimes, but the result speaks for itself. Root canal, extractions, composite fillings, crowns, tooth whitening — since I’ve had most of ‘em done here, I can say the doctor knows his stuff.

This may sound weird, but I love my dentist! I found out about him through my sister-​in-​law. My niece and nephew also saw Dr. Tsuhako and they actually LIKED going to the dentist. Weird kids!
Anyways, I hadn’t gone to a dentist in years, so my teeth were in pretty bad shape when I first came to Dr. Tsuhako. I only went in because I had a toothache. They were able to accommodate me on the same day. Yikes, I had to get a lot of work done. After the initial exam he sat down with me and went over his whole plan of action, including explaining white vs. silver fillings and the cost of it all. They can do payment plans if necessary (in my case, it was REALLY necessary!). They were also very helpful about working to have as much covered under my insurance as possible. They had me spread the procedures out over time so I wouldn’t go over my annual max and have to pay some ridiculous amount out of pocket!
Pretty small office, but the staff is very friendly and they validate parking. I was embarrassed about having to get so much stuff done, but everyone in their office was very professional about it and made me feel at ease.
He’s definitely on the conservative side, no crazy butcher dentist here. He won’t even touch my wisdom teeth! I felt no pain at all during all the procedures I had to endure. My teeth are in tip-​top shape now! Did I mention I love my dentist?