James M Kanda, DDS

Great dentist and very caring staff! Was having issues with my insurance company and Lucy at the front desk went above and beyond to help me out!!! They always greet you with a smile here and make going to the dentist a pleasure!
Dr. Kanda is extremely friendly but also extremely knowledgeable. They use the latest equipment and technology here. I actually drive out of my way to come here because it’s worth the extra time!
Cant recommend them enough !

Friendly and professional staff! Honest, knowledgeable, and caring doctor. The office clean and the décor relaxing.

My parents were referred to Dr. Kanda by some friends and the three of us decided to schedule appointments with him due to his high praise.
The entire staff is just a joy to be around. It’s never a dull moment in the waiting room! The ladies at the front desk would chat with me, make conversation, and we all shared laughs! Definitely made me feel welcome while I waited for my appointment. Even during my appointment the hygienist and x-​ray technician were pleasant to be around, they would talk to me step-​by-​step about what they were doing and made me feel comfortable about each procedure.
When it’s your first time going in to Dr. Kanda’s office they make sure they understand how your teeth are built by taking photos as well as x-​rays.
When Dr. Kanda came in he was extremely kind and shook my hand. He looked at the x-​rays and photos discussing with me what he see’s, what his concerns are, and even a before and after photo of my teeth once it was cleaned (amazing the difference!). His practice is definitely in touch with the latest dental equipment using a special detector that can identify if a tooth has a cavity or not. Since I had not been to the dentist in a long time I got my first set of cavities (3) and had to come for two additional visits to get them taken care of.
I was a bit nervous because they were my first and I was not familiar with the procedure. When I went for my fillings, Dr. Kanda was reassuring, extremely gentle, and eased my nerves. The teeth look completely normal, it’s as if a cavity never existed.
What amazed me most was that during the evening the same day after both procedures he called me to make sure I was doing okay! I was shocked! I didn’t expect such kindness and reaching the extra mile just to make sure my teeth were doing well. That’s not only a professional, that’s a man that really cares about his patient’s well-​being.
I saw the one bad review and I was surprised at the impression described. I haven’t been to the dentist in many many years. If Dr. Kanda was just trying to find something wrong, he could have said a lot more to me and he knew my dental history.

I was told by several people that Dr. Kanda was a truly superb dentist. I was loathe to change from my previous dentist (whom I had been with for 15 years), but when one moves across the state it is a a little unavoidable. So I decided to give him a try.
I went to see him about 5 times. I will list my grievances below.
1) The first time I went he insinuated that my previous dentist was a hack and had not done a good job on my teeth. That he had made bank on my mouth because I had so many fillings. I had so many fillings because I was in poor health for a number of years and the fillings could not be avoided. Did Dr Kanda ask about my health before jumping to this conclusion? No.
My previous dentist was a wonderful man that always did right by his patients. His whole office did. For Dr. Kanda to take shots at a practice, or person, that he knows nothing about to make himself look better is sub-​par.
2) They completely forgot one of my appointments. I have never had that happen before. I took time out of my workday for them and they lost my appointment. I understand it can happen, but they did not seem at all apologetic. They brushed it off with a «it happens», and moved my appointment out farther. However, when I was unable to get to an appointment due to traffic, they made me feel incredibly guilty for not being there, even though that also «happens».
3) Whenever I went in to have work done, Dr. Kanda would «find» something else that would require I come back again. OR he would «find» something while I was sitting in the chair and decide to «fix it» without even telling me, or asking me about it. While he is the professional regarding teeth, I have a brain, it is my mouth, and I deserve to be notified if he decides to do additional work.
4) He wanted to put a filling on one of my upper front teeth because it «looked» like it was starting to de-​calcify. I said no, which did not make him very happy. When I went to a different dentist, and a got a full set of xrays and exam done, he saw absolutely nothing wrong in that location. (I absolutely love my new dentist btw)
5) He would often come across as cocky, self assured, and act as if he was superior in some way. I really have no patience for that kind of attitude.
Overall, I did not enjoy my time in Dr. Kandas office. If he works for you that’s great to hear, but I will not be returning.

Best. Dentist. EVER! Great office staff too. I know them all by name. Dr. Kanda texts you to check in, calls, everything. Even when I just get a minor filling, he checks in. I’ve been going to him for about 10 years and refer all my friends. They all love him. My mouth is in great shape thanks to him. I have perfect dental work that lasts. Also, he won’t give you dental work unless you need it. There have been many years where he gave me a clear check up and didn’t make appointments for procedures I didn’t need. Dentists I had before seemed to just make up problems for me. He only addresses what you need and is never an alarmist. Other dentists gave me terrible anxiety, not Dr. Kanda. He is a wonderful, skilled, and intelligent dentist. He’s superb!

Dr. James Kanda is an exceptional dentist who truly cares about his patients. His practice is nothing short of the best dental office I have ever been to.
My wife has had a large number of dental issues over the past several years. As a result she has developed severe anxiety when it comes to any sort of dental work. This anxiety was exacerbated by trips to several dental offices where we were not treated well.
We were extremely fortunate to find Dr. Kanda’s office. During our first visit he took the time to listen to all of our concerns and really got to know us. He has a very amiable personality and a comforting voice that instantly puts you at ease. He never acted rushed, never talked down to us or dismissed our concerns, and always explained everything he was doing so we knew why he was doing it. Most important of all, he understood my wife’s extreme anxiety and took it seriously, doing everything he could to make sure she felt comfortable on every visit. He would even personally call her the evening after a procedure to make sure she was doing ok.
We visited Dr. Kanda’s office at least a dozen times in a year. His office is clean, modern, and never crowded. Sometimes we had to try to schedule an appointment at the last minute, but he always managed to squeeze us in no matter how busy he was. His staff is extremely friendly and helpful, especially Lucy, who became our personal angel for helping us with insurance, scheduling, emails, and the like. Dr. Kanda’s wife, who also works at the office, was always extremely friendly and comforting. She would personally do my wife’s cleanings to help ease her anxiety, and it really helped a lot.
Dr. Kanda and his staff regularly went above and beyond what I would expect from a dental office. I truly know that they cared about me and my wife and wanted the best for us.
I would definitely recommend Dr. Kanda’s office to anyone who wants a positive dental experience. His practice is, without a doubt, the epitome of good dentistry.