Honolulu dentist, Dr. Wade Takenishi graduated from UCLA dental in 1996.  He completed a mini residency in Esthetics and Cosmetic Dentistry and was accepted to the Advanced Education in General Dentistry also at UCLA.  For one year he studied advanced techniques in Cosmetic, Implant, Restorative, Hospital dentistry, Crown and Bridge, and Removable Dentures.  He then returned to Hawaii to join his father Elmer Takenishi in practice in 1997.  He has been practicing ever since.  Dr. Wade is also one of the two doctors that is a certified CEREC instructor. His focus is on comprehensive care and treating patients like family.  He loves what he does and hopes to continue helping care for his patients teeth for many years to come.