Centrally located atop a forested slope, the Lanai Community Health Center (LCHC) provides services to the un- and under-insured on a sliding fee scale. Nearly 50% of Lāna‘i’s population lives below 200% of the federal poverty level. LCHC cares for the community with 3 … [Read more...]
A Snapshot of Early Dental Care on Oahu
Years ago, Honolulu Magazine published photo archives that documented everyday life in early 20th century Honolulu. The collection gave a taste of island life over the past 100 years. The photo above really caught our eye. If you’ve ever wondered where you would go to treat … [Read more...]
Remembering Pearl Harbor: Ways to Salute with a Smile
2015 marks the 74th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. We observe Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day every December 7 to honor the 2,000+ people killed during the attack. On this day, it’s a tradition to fly the United States flag at half-staff until sunset. Here are some … [Read more...]
Cavity Treatments in History: From Beeswax to Linen
For as long as humans have had teeth, they’ve had cavities. And those cavities required even the most primitive care. Recently, scientists discovered 14,000-year-old evidence of cavity treatment. A large hole was originally mistaken as a severe cavity but turned out to be the … [Read more...]
