Nakano Russell L, DDS

I have been going to Dr. Nakano for approximately 30 years. As a child, I was terrified to go to the dentist for the first time. I remember how patient he was and he came highly recommended at that time.
Since then, he is still wonderful, fair, honest. I love him and his staff. Denise is the best hygienist and they all always make you feel like family. I still have most of my original filings. He does great work.

I’ve been coming here for a very long time and I have always had an excellent experience. He gives options and is always on top of the latest treatment options. I’ve been to other dentists and had bad advice and bad work. I’m so happy to get to go back to Dr. Nakano now that I’m back in the area.

Simply put… My wife says best dentist appointment ever! Could have soaked us for a bunch, and didn’t. Looking forward to not worrying when we have to go to the dentist. :-)

Awesome Staff and Dr Nakano is a great dental practitioner.
Have had the pleasure of going to this clinic for the past 4 years on the recommendation of a retired dentist. Great recommendation.
Denise, Karen and Sandy are such welcoming people and make you feel right @ home.
Would recommend this clinic, if you want to feel like family is looking after you

When I was a kid, I had a great dentist. As an adult, I’ve had a run of bad luck with dentists. After the last one three years ago who put in a filling & didn’t seem to care how badly he did it, I haven’t gone since.
Well, surprise surprise, the filling that was put in badly started to bother me again. I searched who was on my plan, and Unilocal reviews, and came up with Dr Nakano. I’m very glad that I went to see him.
Other than the filling which was cracked[1], and lots of tartar, my teeth were in great shape. We discussed options, and decided to replace the filling before I left today for a 10 day vacation. I was warned that it might not fix the problem, but it was a good place to start.
And a good place it was! Three days later, and the only pain I have is left over from the general trauma that happens to your mouth when a filling is removed & added.
Not only that, but Dr Nakano took what’s usually a horrible experience and made it as easy & painless as it can be.
He might not have the fanciest office, but let’s be blunt here: when it comes to basic dentistry, you don’t need digital x-​rays or the fanciest equipment. The same thing that worked for us 10 years ago still works great for basic dentistry today.
After all my horrible experiences, it as a breath of fresh air to find Dr Nakano. I’d recommend him to anyone who needs a general dentist. I’ve already set up my next cleaning appointment with them for the summer.
[1]I was told would have cracked within 5 hours of having been put in; a rant for another Dr’s Unilocal profile.

Excellent dentist and assistant. I, my family, and my colleagues have been using him for years. All procedures are relatively pain free. He also does not try to over prescribe or force procedure on you.

I have been going to see Dr. Nakano for over 20 years. He and his staff are wonderful. You are treated like family.
He has a conservative policy of treatment and gives you options, w hich is very important in these economic times!

There is no better dentist than Dr. Nakano.
I have always been deathly afraid of dentist — obviously my teeth aren’t the greatest. Grew up in Hawaii where we had butcher dentists.
My family loves Dr. Nakano. He knows what he’s doing. He takes the time to make it painless. When he numbs me, he does it slowly so the drug takes effect. Another thing is while you ARE numb, he’s still very gentle. So gentle, that when the anesthesia wears off, your mouth feels great — not like it’s been worked on.
My grown children actually love going to the dentist — imagine that. and it’s because of Dr. Nakano.
If you have a fear — I invite you to visit Dr. Nakano. And if you do, please let me know if what I’ve said is actually conservative to his true skills.
His office staff is awesome too.