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...]
HDS Throwback: Hawaii’s First Permanent Dentist
In honor of Throwback Thursday, we thought it would be appropriate to share some brief history about Hawaii’s first permanent dentist – Dr. John Mott-Smith. Mott-Smith studied dentistry in New York by reading the textbooks of a friend attending dental college and later passed … [Read more...]
