About Us
Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Gerald Adachi, DMD
Dr. Gerald Adachi is driven by a passion to bring you personalized and quality dental care. He has dedicated himself to pursuing the most advanced forms of treatment available, and remains at the forefront of the profession through his focus on continuing education.
He has served for over 30 years with the Hawai‘i Dental Association as part of the Continuing Education Committee and chair of the Dental Education Program, which plans programs and courses for dental professionals across Hawai‘i.
Dr. Adachi is a graduate of the University of Southern California and received his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. After completing his residency at St. Francis Hospital, Dr. Adachi began his own practice.
Active in the dental community, Dr. Adachi maintains memberships in several prestigious professional organizations:
American Dental Association
Hawai‘i Dental Association
Honolulu County Dental Society
Fellow of Academy of Dentistry International
Fellow of International College of Dentists
Mentor of the Terry Tanaka Study Club
Dr. Adachi is married to Rona and together they have raised two wonderful children, Daniel and Dana. In his spare time, Dr. Adachi enjoys cooking, kayak fishing, playing with his Havanese dogs, and spending time with his family.
Dr. Dana Adachi, DDS
Dr. Dana Adachi grew up in Honolulu, and is a graduate of ‘Iolani School and the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. At the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry, she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, graduating Summa Cum Laude and in the top of her class. She was also inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society.
Dr. Adachi continued on to complete her General Practice Residency at the University of Southern California, where she did her clinical training at the Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center and the Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Clinic.
Dr. Adachi’s dedication to excellence, passion for caring for her patients, and a strong sense of ethics and community are the foundation of her practice philosophy. She is a motivated clinician, who believes in the importance of providing her patients with the best, most comprehensive care possible. She is committed to enhancing her patients’ well-being and oral health, and strives to make each dental visit a positive and comfortable experience.
Professional Memberships:
Hawai‘i Dental Association
American Dental Association
Honolulu County Dental Society, Executive Board
Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society
Dr. Adachi enjoys spending her free time with her two daughters and family, friends, and two dogs.
Meet Our Team
Lea
Practice Administrator
When you walk into our Honolulu dental office, the smiling face greeting you will be Lea’s. As Practice Administrator, Lea keeps our office running smoothly. Lea is an excellent source to answer all of your questions regarding your dental insurance coverage and financial options. She also helps you comfortably fit your dental appointments into your busy schedule. Away from the office, Lea enjoys spending her time with family and cooking.
Jan
Hygiene Coordinator
Jan, our scheduling coordinator for the Hygiene Department, will greet you with aloha when you come into our dental office. She will review the coverage of your dental benefits and help provide you with all applicable insurance information. On a sunny day, you can find her out riding her motorcycle or enjoying time with her family and friends.
Lisa
Dental Hygienist
Lisa was born and raised in the Bay Area. She is one of five kids, and has always shown an interest in the dental field. Lisa’s father is a dentist in California and works along side her older sister, who is also in dentistry. Lisa graduated from the Univeristy of Hawai‘i at Monoa Dental Hygiene School and loves living near the ocean. If she is not in the dental office, you can find Lisa at the beach or on a hike with her two pups, son, daughter, and fiancé.
Tegan
Dental Hygienist
Tegan was raised outside of Chicago and graduated from dental hygiene school in 2013. She enjoys meeting patients, takes pride in improving their oral health, and loves to make hygiene visits fun and educational. When not in the office, Tegan likes to challenge herself physically and recently qualified to compete at Nationals in the Olympic Distance Triathlon. She loves traveling with her husband, and has visited all 50 states and 10 countries. Tegan is passionate about sharks and ocean conservation, and has snorkeled with sharks on the North Shore multiple times. Who knows what her next adventure will be!
Michelle
Dental Hygienist
Michelle has earned her Associates of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene with distinctions from Indiana University. This is where she developed a strong foundation in dental science, preventive care, and patient education. She is a licensed dental hygienist, and is also educated in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy. With a genuine interest in helping patients understand and improve their oral health, Michelle strives to make a positive impact on the well-being of those she serves. In her free time, Michelle enjoys volleyball, salsa dancing, surfing, and hanging with her twin sister, partner, and kitty cat.
Madison
Dental Assistant
Madison moved to Hawai‘i in 2014 from Southern California. She has worked in Oral Surgery for 10 years, and is a certified Dental Assistant and Surgical Anesthesia Assistant. On her days off, Madison enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and son, cooking, reading, going to the beach, and being outdoors.
Kaleigh
Dental Assistant
Kaleigh grew up in a military family, moving every one to two years of her life. In 2019, her family relocated to Oahu and has not moved since. Kaleigh will be starting the Dental Hygiene Program at UH Manoa in the Fall. Her dream is to one day become a cosmetic dentist. Kaleigh’s favorite thing to do is travel. When she is not traveling, working, or doing school work, she is spending her time with her friends, shopping, going to the beach or out to eat.
Kessi
Dental Assistant
Born and raised in Hawai‘i, Kessi is a proud Punahou School alum whose academic journey has taken her from Coast to Coast. As a dental assistant, she enjoys connecting with patients and making them feel at ease. Kessi is in the process of applying to dental school and hopes to come back and practice dentistry in Hawai‘i. Outside of work, she finds joy and balance through yoga, surfing, pickleball, crocheting, reading, and cooking. Her daily adventures are made even more fun thanks to her two doggies: Megatron the pug and Bogey the Frenchie.
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