Kailua Dentist

James J. Choy D.M.D.

Education & Experience:
University of Oregon – 1993
Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry – 1997
OHSU – Instructor of Operative Dentistry
Fortune Management – Coach

Member:
American Dental Association
Honolulu County Dental Society
Hui O Hawaii Study Club

Volunteer:
Reid J.K. Richards Foundation – past board member
University Laboratory School Foundation – board member
BSA Troop 326 – Scoutmaster, former Assistant Scoutmaster, former Committee Chair
Kaka`ako Christian Fellowship – Teen Mentor

Bio:

Dr. James Choy was born and raised in Hawaii. Him and his wife, Mina, have three boys – Logan, Mason and Noah. The Choy Ohana is very involved in community sports, schools, and the Boy scouts. In their spare time, they are often found at the beach, fishing, or cheering on University of Hawaii and University of Oregon Sports.

“It is an honor and a privilege to be your dentist. That’s why I keep to a very simple philosophy – treat our patients like family. I will put the same heart and caring into your dentistry that I would for my own children. You will always get my best – all day, every day.”

Lauren Lee, DMD

Education & Experience:
Waimanalo Health Center, Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificate
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Dental Medicine
Community Health Honors, Best of the Best in Prosthodontics Award, Dean’s Scholar, Community Scholarship Recipient

Northeastern University, Bachelor of Science
Summa Cum Laude, Sears B. Condit Honor Award

Member:
American Dental Association
Hawaii Dental Association
Honolulu County Dental Society

Bio:
Dr. Lauren Lee was born and raised on the seacoast of Maine and grew up enjoying all things
outdoors. She moved to Hawaii with her husband and has since fallen in love with the islands. In
her free time, you can find her surfing, hiking, snorkeling, playing sports, or anything that
involves the ocean and Hawaiian sunshine.

“With every patient, I strive to build and maintain a trusting relationship. While going to the
dentist can be a scary experience for many, my goal is to make my patients feel comfortable and
safe. It’s a privilege to serve this wonderful community.”

Alan Yugawa D.D.S.

Dr. Alan Yugawa

Education & Experience:
Born in Honolulu Hawaii
High School – Iolani School graduated in 1978
College – Oregon State University graduated in 1981 Honors Graduate
Dental School – University of Oregon Dental School (now Oregon Health Sciences University) graduated in 1986, Senior Class Secretary; Outstanding Senior in Psi Omega , top 20 % in class
Residency – Denver General Hospital 1986-1987
Emphasis on Oral Surgery, Hospital Dentistry, Emergencies, Medical Compromised Patients.
Training in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, Anesthesia, Emergency Room, Orthognathic Surgery, Sedation, Forensics.

Member:
Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Iolani School Alumni Assoc.
Oregon State University Alumni Assoc., OHSU Alumni Assoc., Psi Omega Dental Fraternity.
Past President Hawaii Academy of General Dentistry- 4 years, State Delegate AGD- 8 years
Iolani Class of 1978 Representative – 20 years, AYSO – coach and referee 18 years, Aloha Youth Lacrosse Assoc, Kaneohe Little League, Boy Scouts of America. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Bio:

Married to Billie Komatsu – 23 years
3 children Craig (22) Deanne (18) Eric (16)
Hobbies- Soccer coach and referee, Baseball coach and umpire, asst coach boys lacrosse and referee,
Collecting music, Asst Scoutmaster Boy Scouts, Travel, Cooking.

Dentistry is a service and a privilege, improving the health of our patients is my number one priority.
With a significant portion of our patients in the military, we make sure they are comfortable and are able to trust us even though we may only be their treating dentist for a few short years. We tell them that we will always be their dentist and that we would be happy to give them any advice no matter where they may be. We will even give them advice for any question; where the best restaurants are, best flowers are, best sights to see; anything!
I also love to talk about where any patient is from ; having had a hobby of trying to visit every state in the coun- try and living in quite a few places. For our patients from Hawaii, I have been active in our community in sports, church, and business, especially the Windward Side. Having lived part of my life on this side and my wife being born and raised on this side of the island, and my children are all born and raised here too, I have tried to be part of this community that I love and will always live in.

KAILUA (808) 254-2339

970 N Kalaheo Ave, Kailua, HI 96734

(808) 254-2339

James J. Choy D.M.D. - Education & Experience: University of Oregon – 1993 Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry – 1997 OHSU – Instructor of Operative Dentistry Fortune Management – Coach _ Member: American Dental Association Honolulu County Dental Society Hui O Hawaii Study Club Volunteer: Reid J.K. Richards Foundation – past board member University Laboratory School Foundation – […]
Alan Yugawa D.D.S. - Dr. Alan Yugawa Education & Experience: Born in Honolulu Hawaii High School – Iolani School graduated in 1978 College – Oregon State University graduated in 1981 Honors Graduate Dental School – University of Oregon Dental School (now Oregon Health Sciences University) graduated in 1986, Senior Class Secretary; Outstanding Senior in Psi Omega , top 20 […]