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Welcome Dr. Lee!

websitebuilder@thryv.com — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 19:06:41 GMT

We are excited to welcome Dr. Zachary Lee to Aiea Newtown Dental Group!

We are excited to welcome a new dentist, Dr. Zachary Lee to our practice this fall!

Dr. Zachary Lee was born and raised on Oahu. He graduated from ‘Iolani School, received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology from Santa Clara University in 2011, and obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of California, San Francisco in 2016. After graduating from dental school, he was fortunate to return home to complete a General Practice Residency at the Queen’s Medical Center to further his training in all aspects of dentistry under the guidance of many local general dentists and specialists. Dr. Lee is a member of the American Dental Association, Hawaii Dental Association, and the American Society of Implant and Reconstructive Dentistry.

Dr. Lee loves spending time with his wife, (soon to be) two children, and their two dogs. Outside of the office, you are most likely to find him on the soccer field, golf course, or out for a run around the neighborhood. He recently ran the Boston Marathon and hopes to eventually run all six major marathons.

While dentistry can sometimes be challenging and complex, Dr. Lee strives to work closely with his patients to ensure that they receive personalized, quality care in a friendly and comfortable environment.

Links between your oral health and COVID-19

websitebuilder@thryv.com — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 07:48:56 GMT

New study shows that gum disease can lead to respiratory complications and more severe COVID-19 complications and symptoms

A recent study by Dr. Shervin Molayem DDS in Los Angeles Dr. Carla Cruvinel Pontes DDS, PhD of Cape Town, South Africa has pointed to a link between poorly controlled gum disease and inflammation to COVID-19 and other respiratory complications. IL-6 is an immune response cytokine of which high levels can tremendously increase your risk for respiratory complications. Poorly controlled gum disease creates uncontrolled inflammation and can be a contributing factor for increased IL-6, putting you at higher risk for complications if you contract COVID-19.

While we certainly are not boasting that we can prevent any and all complications of COVID-19, we are making great efforts to provide a safe environment to maintain your oral health during this pandemic.

For more information on this topic, please go to www.mouthcovidconnection.com to view the entire presentation.

Happy Holidays!

websitebuilder@thryv.com — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:44:06 GMT

A belated Happy Holidays from everyone at Aiea Newtown Dental Group! Hope everyone is off to a great start to 2020!

Aiea Newtown Dental Group

websitebuilder@thryv.com — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 18:19:30 GMT

Dr. Ertel and Dr. Hiramoto attended the Honolulu County Dental Society meeting which included some valuable information on the Hawaii youth vaping epidemic. There were a lot of myths that were debunked about the risk factors involved and the targets of their marketing campaigns. Vaping can also cause detriment to your teeth and oral environment.

For more information, please visit HealthyHawaii.com/Tobacco-Free/Vaping

National Children's Dental Health month

websitebuilder@thryv.com — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:46:32 GMT

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February was National Children's Dental Health month and Dr. Hiramoto volunteered in two events to help spread oral health awareness for our keiki. Along with orthodontist Dr. J Demeo, he visited Palolo Elementary to provide dental health education to the first grade classes.

He also volunteered in the Give Kids a Smile event, which is an annual event put on by the Hawaii Dental Association Young Dentist Group, to create a fun environment of games, prizes, dental education and free cleanings and exams for children.
https://www.khon2.com/news/local-news/hawaii-dental-association-s-give-kids-a-smile-program-helps-mo...

Aiea-Newtown Dental Group at the Special Olympics

websitebuilder@thryv.com — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 18:26:08 GMT

Last weekend, on 5/26/2018, Dr. Ertel and Dr. Hiramoto volunteered to support Special Olympics Hawaii in the Special Smiles division to aid in doing dental screenings with the athletes and making mouth guards for athletes engaging in contact sports. They regularly volunteer for the annual event, as well as some of the smaller events during the year to support the special needs community which they treat in their office and at Queen's Medical Center as well. It's always a wonderful and cheerful event that is great to be a part of. For more information visit their website at: http://www.specialolympicshawaii.org/

Dr. Ertel Visits The Philipines

websitebuilder@thryv.com — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 18:20:33 GMT

Giving Back

Our very own Dr. Steve Ertel recently traveled to the Philippines. Along with the Aloha Medical Mission, Dr. Ertel and other dentists provided dental care to over 500 disadvantaged adults and children. They visited Bacolod and Silay in Negros Occidental and had taken an excursion to the "Ruins" where they enjoyed sights and cultural dishes.