Christopher Chow, DDS

I’m updating my review because a LOT has changed since my first review. The thing that has changed drastically is my SMILE! And it is just in time for Christmas! My case has been difficult because of the poor work I had done in the past elsewhere, that and my own personal Dental history. But Dr. Chow has made a HUGE difference and I left today, being able to smile without fear in a very long time!!! He and his staff have treated me so well, I feel blessed to have stumbled upon him through someone else’s Unilocal review when I was searching for a new dentist. Mahalo Unilocal,Dr. Chow and staff!

I have been a patient for Dr. Chow for a few years now and I highly recommend him to anyone. He is an excellent dentist with a great staff. I came in with two cracked teeth and extreme pain that needed roots canals. Dr. Chow took excellent care of me. My teeth feel great, I have no pain and am extremely great full! I will say it again I highly recommend Dr. Chow to anyone who is looking for an excellent dentist!

The horror of being on vacation and your crown falling out when flossing!
I seriously lost sleep last night from the worries of having to see a dentist out of town. I Unilocaled all the dentists in Waikiki beach and saw that doctor Chow had great reviews and decided to leave a vm for an appointment at 1am. They were able to see me first thing in the morning at 9:30. The location of the office is right next door to the mall which is nice and the office itself is in the 7^th floor with a nice view too. All the office staff members were very friendly and cute. It’s always a plus to see pretty and friendly faces.
Doctor Chow was great as he explained every procedure he was doing and let me know what other options I had for the future with my tooth.
Highly recommended! Especially if you’re an outta towner with high anxiety about going to unfamiliar dentists.

It’s pretty simple if you want 1^st class service from a Dentist go see Dr Chris Chow. His staff is super friendly and very professional. I was really impressed with Dental hygienist Barbara she did a excellent job cleaning my teeth. Dr. Chow makes you feel very comfortable and always gives 1^st class service.

My husband and I thank Dr. Chow and Dr. Zuercher who are both amazing and excellent dentists. I would recommend them, and I did! Dr. Chow did such great work with my top and bottom crowns. Such major dental work could have been traumatic but Dr. Chow is so gentle and combined with his high tech knowledge made my experience so pleasant. Whenever I have an appointment, he always greets me with a smile and a hello! And he always explains a procedure before he does it and what he’s about to do! And his and Dr. Z’s staff are so amazing and professional! One experience, my front tooth cracked and I had to see Dr. Chow right away. This happened before the weekend. Dr. Chow had to pull out my tooth, and a flipper had to be molded. His dental assistant called the proper technician who molds flippers, marked it urgent, so I could pick it up the next day and I would not be toothless at work on Monday! Both Dr. Chow and Dr. Z are the best dentists! I recommend them all the time!

I was looking for a dentist, from all the positive 5 star ratings, I decided to give them a try. I don’t know how he got all the 5 start ratings. I guess I was the unfortunate one. After Dr. Chow worked on my tooth (filling), I notice every time I bite, my jaws don’t match up nicely. I never experienced this from other dentists I’ve been to in the past.

Awesome experience! I moved here from SoCal. My uncle has been my dentist since I was a kid. Dr. CHOW was good. Very personable, easy going. I chose him because he went to USC. Lol! All of the staff were friendly and smiling very helpful and make you feel at ease. Everyone knowing that fear of the dentist. I would give more stars if I could. Highly recommended

I never thought I’d look forward to my dental check-​up!
To find out why Honolulu wants to see Dr. Chow and his professional staff!

My husband and I have both been seeing Dr. Chow for the past 2 and half years and I’ve always have very positive experience. He is friendly, calm and professional. The first time I had my filling he called me twice afterwards to make sure everything was okay. And when I needed an emergency root canal procedure, he was able to accommodate it immediately. I love all the staff in his office – Dr. Zechuer, the hygienists and other staff – all very friendly and try to make us patients feel as comfortable as possible.
I highly recommend Dr. Chow to anyone who needs professional dental care. I can’t rave more about him and his office!

Once again, Dr. Chow delivers the goods! My appointment started at the scheduled time. Staff are very courteous and knowledgeable. This is an honest provider with the professionalism and experience to take care of your dental needs. I highly recommend Dr. Chow to anyone looking for the best dental experience possible!

Long story made short… Emergency situation, bridge work popped off. My previous dentist’s receptionist was not helpful. Didn’t even want to refer me to an associate or partner DDS. Went on Unilocal found DDS Christopher Chow. Took me in the same day I called. Before leaving he consulted to me want needed to be done– DDS Chow won me as a new patient! VERY HAPPY– VERY SATISFIED! Staff super cool! DDS Chow SUPER COOL!

I was a patient of Dr Chow’s since he came out of med school. My teeth were very bad because of years of phobia and mistreatment from other dentist. Dr. Chow had the patients and expertise to keep me calm. I wouldn’t even sit in the chair without nitrous. However after just a few visits he had me as calm as if I were getting a haircut. I am very proud of my smile now. Thanks to Dr. Chow and his gental demeanor.
His office is equipped with the latest high tech equipment, which can really make a difference in your treatment. His staff are very professional including his hygienist. Unfortunately I moved to Colorado. So far I haven’t found anyone like Dr. Chow or his office and staff.

Patient, gentle and calm. This is the Dr. who can help you ally your dental fears! He’s wonderful! I am of the generation that is afraid of visiting the dentist due to past experiences of pain. Dental technology advancements do help, but I still have the embedded fear of visiting a dentist from past negative experiences.
In the old days, my dentist would clamp my mouth open, inject the wrong place on the gum with excruciating pain, causing me anxiety whenever I have dental treatment. Dr. Chow and his staff are so gentle, they listened to my plight, cleaned my teeth gently (cold water and air hurt my sensitive teeth) and allow me to use my headphones and ipod to block out the sound of the drill — which triggers anxiety.
The modern office with amenities also help — you’ll watch a flat screen tv, soothing music, modern equipment, but Dr. Chow’s gentle demeanor, patience and explanations help make the experience pleasant. I recommend him to everyone, family, friends and colleagues, because he really listens, is really patient and cares about your experience.
I trust Dr. Chow and his staff, and with each visit, he becomes like ohana, adopted family. You are welcomed with sincerity. You are educated on preventative care, and there are even payment plans if you need assistance. I love the dental quotes for future treatment that you can explain and share with family for any major treatments. Parking is easier now that the Ala Moana Shopping Center garage is opening more spaces, you just walk right over on the 2^nd floor level to the Building next door.
Lastly, Dr. Chow cares and he”ll prepare you right away, which helps with any type of treatment, if it swelling or numbing, or anything, you’ll get a great explanation of what to anticipate to help your experience. Of course, I have not have any issues, but it is always good to know ahead of time, right, just in case!
My experiences have been very good, and both Dr. and staff take time to educate me on daily dental care with the new advancements in mouth washes, automated brushes, varnishes, polishes and pastes for my teeth. They will immediately check to see if your insurance covers the suggested treatment! I feel that he and the staff helps me prepare ahead of the game for my next visit for teeth cleaning to come in without any issues. It not all about a business.
So if you want a gentle experience, with a group of people who care about you and not just your business, Dr. Chow and his staff is highly recommended. It can turn an anxiety driven experience into a place for many return visits.

I wanted to also write a review for my dentist Dr. Chow, because he really is an amazing dentist. I’m used to going in and coming out of a dentist office without building any sort of relationship with my dentist… but with Dr. Chow things are a bit different. He always greets you with a smile, he connects with you, and he explains all the procedures and options thoroughly so that you actually understand. I really appreciate his positive attitude and how serious he takes his patients. I couldn’t recommend any other dentist (I don’t even remember the names of my past dentists). Thank you Dr. Chow for making my dentist/​invisalign visits enjoyable!

Dr. Chow has been my dentist for over 6 years now and all I have to say is good things about him and his practice. His office is really nice and clean, his staff is very friendly, and when I need advice on my teeth, Dr. Chow always recommends the best option for my situation.
I think what separates Dr. Chow from other dentists is his ability to make you feel comfortable and relax during your visit. It really helps after a long day of work =)

I had another great experience with Iwalani kahalewai-​cook. She is extremely helpful and I enjoyed her company. She gave me amazing service. love her !

First of all, thank you to Dr. Chow, Dr. Zuercher, and all the great staff at Ala Moana Dental.
My horror story: I have had two root canals in the past at other dental offices in the mainland. One I don’t remember thanks to valium, and another that to this day I have PTSD. I broke a tooth last week and called in to the office for what I thought would be a filling. Unfortunately, the decay was much more extensive than any of us thought. So temporary filling and time to schedule a root canal. Start the panic.
I got scheduled to come in the next day. Dr. Chow provided me the most pleasant experience that one could have even though he was doing a root canal on me. A little pinch and no more pain. Dr. Zuercher was even able to fit me in to get the tooth shaped and temporary crown right after Dr. Chow was finished. Not bad since I took up three hours of their day.
Sadly I am flying back to the mainland for a couple of years and will have to search for a new dentist. Of something major comes up again I will seriously consider flying back to get the work done.
Great staff, great doctors, great service. Mahalo for all you do!

So had my emergency root canal done just not too long ago! Had my big girl panties on!!! Okay I really don’t have big girl panties … Shhh
It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be … After the numbing took effect, the only pain I felt was in my jaw … From the bite guard to keep my mouth open … for 2 hours :(
My cheek ended up becoming swollen. He said it’s due to the fact that because we have so may blood vessels in our cheeks, the numbing needle may have punctured through one. Meh … I didn’t feel a thing, but looked like a chipmunk with one side of it’s mouth filled with nuts.
Dr. Zampetti did my root canal. And I gotta say, he’s really professional. He stopped every so often to ask how I’m doing. And every time he had to drill, he’d tell me that I may or may not feel a weird feeling. That ‘feeling’ felt like chucks of teeth breaking off. but not really. Even though I didn’t feel anything, I kept asking myself when the hell are they going to be done!!! My jaw hurt so much :(
Thank gohd they took the bite guard out about 15 minutes before he was done.
Anywho, after he gave me a script for antibiotics and painkillers. Ended up not really needing the pain killers. The numbness is gone now. The pain is like a dull pain … I can handle that. I still got the swollen cheek, been alternating between hot and cold packs. It’s going down slowly.
I do have to go back in two weeks to get it crowned. At least it’s not to dig in my tooth again. I can live with that.
Dr. Zampetti called me around 7ish to see how things were. Like I was saying before … not too many dentists do that with their patients. They take the extra step to make everyone feel comfortable. I am sticking with this office. And now, I will fall into a deep sleep coma … I’ve had an exhausting day!!! :D

I made an appointment with Dr. Chow 3 weeks before my wedding to fix the filling that my previous dentist did that kept on chipping.
The most memorable first impression I had of Dr. Chow was when I called to make an appointment and he answered the phone! I called 10 minutes before they opened and he answered. I was surprised to have a him answer because doctors don’t normally do that! He said that no one is in yet so he decided to answer the phone. How awesome is that?!! He was totally down to earth and to top it off he saw me that same day!
In 1 week he fixed my fillings, a cavity and did teeth whitening. One of my fillings ended up being too light and he brought me back in to fix it right away. He really listens to what you need and resolves any concerns you may have about your teeth. Due to Dr. Chow’s exceptional skills my wedding pics turned out beautiful!
His staff is awesome as well. They were professional and down to earth:) I highly recommend Dr. Chow for all your dentistry needs.

I am a new patient to Dr. Chow and couldn’t be more happy with the service I have received. From scheduling an appointment, to during appointment, to after an appointment, all of my experiences have been extremely pleasant! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a new dentist.
Scheduling An Appointment:
His office staff is great to work with as they are always warm, friendly and efficient. They call and/​or text before an appointment to remind you. They also called me once when Dr. Chow was running early. I was able to come in sooner and got on with my day faster.
During An Appointment:
The office is conveniently located and has parking available in their lot. When you walk through the doors someone always kindly greets you. The office is extremely clean but it is also very welcoming. I have always been seen right away and never waited more than 5 minutes for my appointment.
So far, I have seen Dr. Chow for a regular cleaning and to get veneers on my first four front teeth. He is always very friendly, kind and approachable and makes the not so fun task of going to the dentist a lot easier. Dr. Chow was always patient and willing to talk through procedures with me. I always felt like all of my questions were answered and that I was in good hands. His dental hygienists are also very nice and make you feel comfortable. The beautiful ocean views don’t hurt either!
After An Appointment:
Dr. Chow or his office staff usually check up and see how things are going. I have never experienced this level of care before and I am so happy I finally found a dentist that I can count on!
Thank you Dr. Chow and everyone at Ala Moana Dental Group!