Specialties: Wai Kahala Dentistry LLC. has been providing quality, compassionate dentistry since 2005. You can count on our experienced and caring dentists and team to exceed your expectations. We make it our mission to establish meaningful relationships with each of our patients, and we will take the time to identify your goals while addressing your concerns and calming your fears. Dr. Derek Takai, Dr. Lauren Weiss, & Dr. Mason Savage, is committed to providing a high standard of personalized, caring dentistry, in Honolulu, Hawaii. We look forward to welcoming you and your family! Established in 2005. Wai Kahala Dentistry (formerly Derek Takai DDS, Inc.) has always practiced skilled and compassionate dentistry. Dr. Takai will always call our patients a day or two following every dental procedure, to check on their overall well being. He believes effective treatment extends beyond education, training, and traditional clinical care; it includes identifying with the concerns and emotions of patients and calming their fears. Dr. Takai believes that establishing and maintaining effective communication promotes a strong doctor-patient relationship and contributes to improved health outcomes by ensuring that the patients’ dental needs are clearly understood and their priorities met.