Candace M. Wada, DDS
Perfecting smiles for over 30 years, Dr. Candace Wada genuinely loves dentistry. She is an active listener, always accessible to patients. From preventive care to teeth replacement through implant dentistry, her bustling practice thrives with a long list of happy patients. In her patient-centered, state-of-the-art office, she and her friendly, knowledgeable staff provide up-to-date treatment options plus assistance in utilizing patients’ dental insurance in a gentle, caring family-style environment. A member of the American Dental Association and Hawaii Dental Association, Dr. Wada serves on the State of Hawaii Board of Dental Examiners; she is also an examiner for the ADEX exam, which licenses all Hawaii dentists. She is licensed to practice in Hawaii as well as California. This lifelong learner stays current with the latest dental techniques through seminars and conferences. She volunteers her services to needy patients through Donated Dental Services, Give Back a Smile and she mentors high school and college students interested in dentistry. She is enjoying working together with her son, Dr. Robert Wada, who recently joined her in this true “family practice” in the Kahala Mall Office Tower, where they have recently finished a major expansion and renovation of their office.
She is married to Randy Wada, M.D. a pediatric oncologist at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children and besides, Dr. Robert has a daughter, Amy, who is a teacher at Waikiki Elementary School. Huge thanks go to her hard-working and dedicated staff for making the success of the practice possible. She feels honored and blessed by colleagues and peers who chose her as one of Honolulu Magazine’s Best Dentists.
Honored as a top dentist in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Robert J. M. Wada, DDS
Growing up around a dental practice, ‘Iolani graduate Dr. Robert Wada saw firsthand how rewarding dentistry can be. After graduating from the University of Oregon in 2008, he went on to earn his dental degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2015 and joined the family practice with his mother, Dr. Candace Wada.
With a newly renovated office and some of the latest technology such as CAD/CAM dentistry, Dr. Wada aims to provide his patients with personalized care in a warm family environment. Staying current with techniques and materials is important to Dr. Wada who attends numerous study clubs and seminars. Another passion of his is giving back to the community by volunteering with Donated Dental Services.
He would like to thank his mother, Dr. Candace Wada for being his inspiration and his staff for always going the extra mile to make the patients feel at home. “Building trust with my patients with quality, comfortable and personalized care is a priority,” says Dr. Wada, who looks forward to developing long term, lifelong relationships with his patients.
Honored as a top dentist in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022