OUR DENTISTS
Hometown: Kaneʻohe, Hawaiʻi
Dental School: University of Washington
Fun Fact: Dr. Johnson wrestled throughout high school and college. He even helped start the wrestling club at UW.
Dr. Johnson
Dr. Andrew Johnson was born and raised in Kāneʻohe, Hawaiʻi. His passion for dentistry was sparked while working as an assistant to his orthodontist, who was also his “young time” Judo Sensei. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from James B. Castle High School where he was active in both wrestling and judo and was named Scholar Athlete of the year.
After High School, Dr. Johnson attended Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. He earned the NCAA Division III NWCA Scholar All-America award in wrestling, and his B.A. in Chemistry. Dr. Johnson then attended and received his D.D.S. from the University of Washington School of Dentistry. He enjoyed the Pacific Northwest and was happy to spend those years closer to his Hawai’i friends and family.
After dental school Dr. Johnson completed a residency program in Advanced Education in General Dentistry through New York University. The N.Y.U. Brooklyn Langone residency was held locally at Kokua Kalihi Valley and provided training in many advanced cases. Cases that are normally seen by dental specialists.
This training has given him experience in procedures such as surgical wisdom teeth extractions, difficult molar root canal therapy, gum surgery, dentures, implant restorations, crown and bridge work, as well as day-to-day cleanings and fillings. Dr. Johnson additionally enjoys simple orthodontic cases; the kindling to his passion for all aspects of dentistry. Dr. Johnson completed his training in 2018 and has been proudly serving our entire 'Oahu community ever since.
When not at the office, Dr. Johnson spends his time helping his wife, Riho, to take care of their adorable daughters. He additionally makes an effort to give back to the community by coaching wrestling.
Dr. Johnson prides himself in his ability to tailor treatments to your wants and needs and looks forward to working together with you to build a lasting relationship.
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Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Dental School: Tufts University
Fun Fact: Dr. Sato enjoys golfing in his free time.
Dr. Sato
Dr. Kent Sato was raised in Honolulu, Hawai'i and graduated from Iolani School.
He first attended the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California and later graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. He then attended Tufts School of Dentistry in Boston, Massachusetts.
Upon returning to Hawaii, he spent a year in a general practice residency at the St. Francis Hospital Dental Clinic. Since 1983, he has been practicing dentistry at the present location.
Dr. Sato is married with 2 children and 2 grandchildren. His interests include exercising, golfing, bible study, watching sporting events and family time.
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Hometown: Virginia
Dental School: Virginia Commonwealth University
Fun Fact: Dr. Krishna collects stickers and turns them into magnets. She has a collection of over 120 unique stickers!
Dr. Krishna
Dr. Krishna Goradia, originally from Virginia, has embraced the Hawaiian Islands as her home after living and working in the community. A proud graduate of The University of Maryland, College Park (Go Terps!), she went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Then, pursuing advanced training through the NYU Langone Health Advanced Education in General Dentistry program, Dr. Krishna was fortunate to be placed in Maui.
Throughout her training in Maui, Dr. Krishna gained extensive experience in a wide range of dental procedures, including extractions, root canals, fillings, deep cleanings, crowns, and bridges. During this time, she developed a strong connection to both the island lifestyle and the local community, which inspired her to establish her roots here in Hawaii.
Dr. Krishna is passionate about offering personalized, compassionate care to every patient she meets. Her goal is to help you achieve and maintain a healthy, radiant smile in a comfortable and welcoming environment.
When she’s not caring for patients, Dr. Krishna enjoys embracing the Hawaiian lifestyle through reading, staying active, exploring new foods, and spending time with her family and friends. She looks forward to meeting you and working together to keep your smile healthy!
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