Mark Yamakawa, executive vice president and chief operating officer of The Queen’s Health Systems, parent company of The Queen’s Medical Center, has been named president and chief executive officer of Hawaii Dental Service (HDS), the state’s largest dental benefits plan, … [Read more...]
Aloha Festivals Honors Hawaiian Culture
Looking for something to do to celebrate the start of fall? Why not attend Oahu’s Aloha Festivals? Established in 1946, the Aloha Festivals is the largest Hawaiian cultural celebration of Hawai‘i’s music, dance and history—intended to showcase our unique traditions. Here … [Read more...]
Fruits with High Sugar Content: How bad are they?
Stay away from sugar. Eat plenty of fruit. These are statements we hear constantly. Following these two golden rules is beneficial to both our oral health and overall health. But what should we do when these two opposing statements contradict each other? It may surprise you to … [Read more...]
Dental Benefit Categories and Coverages
Many dental plans offer three categories of coverage. Each category provides specific types of treatment and typically covers those treatments at a certain percentage. Each category also specifies limitations and exclusions. Reimbursement levels vary from plan to plan, so be … [Read more...]
Celebrate Statehood Day with Tooth-Friendly Fare
Each year on the third Friday in August, we celebrate Statehood Day, the day in 1959 when Hawaii became the 50th state of the union. What better way to celebrate Statehood Day than by chowing down on some seasonal snacks? Regardless of what you make, stick with fresh fruits … [Read more...]