Dr. Lyle Tenjoma

The Leeward Coast stretches long and quiet, where the ocean meets routine. Among the storefronts along Farrington Highway sits Dr. Lyle Tenjoma, a dentist’s office handling everything from fillings to extractions. The area’s laid-back pace doesn’t mean dental work takes a backseat—just that appointments fit into the rhythm of daily life. Routine cleanings, crowns, and the occasional emergency walk-in keep the schedule steady.

Unit 210 at 86-078 Farrington Hwy in Waianae places the practice where locals run errands between the beach and the hills. The address is easy to spot for anyone familiar with the highway’s markers, and the second-floor location means it’s removed from the street-level hustle without being obscure. Parking here follows the same rules as the rest of the strip: functional, no frills.

Dental work isn’t the kind of thing people seek out for fun, but when a filling cracks or a wisdom tooth acts up, having a local option simplifies the process. Questions about procedures or insurance are best directed to the office line—(808) 623-2888—where someone can confirm details without the back-and-forth of online forms. No one pretends a root canal is a highlight of the week, but handling it close to home at least saves a drive into town.

For first-time visitors, the map clarifies what the address doesn’t: the entrance is on the mauka side, facing away from the ocean. That’s just how things are arranged out here.