Keiko Watanabe
DDS, PhD
Dr. Keiko has been practicing dentistry since 1995. She graduated from Osaka Dental University in Japan and moved to the US afterwards. She graduated from University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco in 2007. Currently, she holds two Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in the field of Dentistry. Upon graduation, the University of the Pacific bestowed their highest honor upon Dr. Keiko, the Dean’s Valedictorian Award. She moved to Hawaii and started her own practice in 2008, since then she has been voted annually as Honolulu Magazine’s Best Dentist. She has also published several articles in dental journals. Dr. Keiko has appeared as a Best Cosmetic Dentist in the Honolulu Star Advertiser. Although Dr. Keiko was encouraged to become a specialist and a professor, practicing dentistry is where her passion lies. She enjoys general dentistry because she can perform a variety of procedures and develop long-lasting relationships with her patients. In addition, Dr. Keiko is also a guest speaker and translator for major companies, both in the United States and abroad. She lectures every year in Japan for ASO International, one of the most respected dental laboratories in Asia, and other study groups and universities. Finally, she is a founding partner for Clear Ortho Consulting, a firm in Japan that specializes in instructing doctors on achieving better outcomes with Invisalign.
Misato
Team Leader
Misato is locally grown on Oahu and speaks English and Japanese fluently. She has ventured out of island in 2010 and lived in Arizona for 2 years. During her time there she has obtained her Dental Assistant Certificate. In 2012 she has returned to the island and started working at Ala Moana Dentistry, she’s been working beside Dr. Keiko since then. She has started as dental assistant and gradually gained her knowledge in the dental field. Now she can answer any of your insurance questions along with detailed explanation of the service/procedure provided at our office to help you understand your needs.
Nozomi
Front Receptionist
Nozomi is from Kobe, Japan. She was working at a finance company in Japan as a adviser. She moved to Hawaii in 2014. Nozomi strives for providing better patient care daily from the patients point of view when explaining treatment plans and dental benefits.
Louise
Dental Hygienist
Louise joined the practice in 2024. She is passionate about helping patients maintain healthy smiles and enjoys educating them on proper oral care. When she is not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking and traveling.
Yu
Dental Hygienist
Yu graduated from UH in 2019 and became a dental hygienist. She joined us in 2025. She takes care of patients as very professional and gentle.
When she is not in the office, she looks forward to traveling to Japan to visit her family.
