Our Team
Dentist
Dr. Alan Ing
Dr. Ing has established a strong reputation for gentle, quality dental care on Kauai where he has been caring for generations of family members for over 23 years.
A graduate of the University of Washington Dental School, Dr. Ing was born and raised on Oahu, he graduated from Punahou School and did his undergraduate at the University of Washington. Because of his love for fishing, he chose to make Kauai his home in 1993. Dr. Ing started practicing at Hawaii’s largest group practice, and in 2006 opened his own office, where he continues to provide long-lasting dental care for the people of Kauai.
Dr. Ing is a member of the American Dental Association, Hawaii Dental Association, and the Kauai County Dental Society.
Dr. Ing spends his free time with his wife, Chris, and sons, Zach and Logan, and continues to enjoy fishing and playing basketball.
Dr. Keith Uehara
Dr. Keith Uehara is a graduate of Creighton University School of Dentistry. Born and raised in Hawaii, he graduated from Mid-Pacific Institute and did his undergraduate at Creighton University. With more than twenty three years experience in dentistry, Dr. Uehara is dedicated to advance postdoctoral studies and provides a unique gentle comprehensive treatment approach. During his time in practice he has seen the value of remaining current with the latest advancements in dentistry and has incorporated that philosophy into the practice.
Dr. Uehara is a member of the American Dental Association, Hawaii Dental Association, and Kauai County Dental Society. Dr. Uehara has been trained and educated with both Drs. Frank Spear and John Kois. Continues Synergy implant studies with Dr. Craig Yamamoto.
Dr. Uehara’s time is spent mostly with his family, especially with the two children’s activities. But when he has the time, he enjoys fishing, hunting, and working out at the gym.
Registered Dental Hygienists
Noralyn
Nora is a graduate of Kauai High School and the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She received her Bachelors of Science in dental hygiene in 1995. After working as a hygienist on Oahu for a few years, Nora moved back to Kauai to practice at a multi-provider dental office for 8 years. She has been working with Dr. Ing since 1998 and joined Kauai Dental Care in 2006.
Didi
Didi is a graduate of Kauai High School and the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She received her Bachelors of Science in dental hygiene in 2014. She interned at Dr. Ing’s office while in hygiene school, and worked as a dental assistant and hygienist in another practice before joining Kauai Dental Care in 2015. Didi won the Miss Kauai USA 2016.
Tricia
Tricia is originally from New Jersey. She received her Associate in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene from Essex County College. After working as a hygienist on Oahu, she moved to Kauai in 2013. She has been working as a hygienist for 5 years and joined Kauai Dental Care in 2016.
DENTAL ASSISTANTS
Debbie
Debbie was born and raised on Oahu and has been in the dental field for more than 20 years. As a dental assistant, she has worked with both general dentists and specialists perfecting her chair-side techniques. She has been working with Dr. Ing since 1999 and joined Kauai Dental Care in 2006.
Justine
Justine was born and raised on Oahu and has worked in the healthcare field since 2008. She has been a dental assistant since 2010, and joined Kauai Dental Care in 2011. She has also worked in the front office, and specializes in designing in-house crowns using CAD/CAM dentistry.
Jessica
Jessica was born and raised on Kauai and has worked in the dental field for almost 20 years. As a dental assistant, she’s worked with both general dentists, as well as specialists. She’s also worked in the front office, and is very knowledgeable about dental insurance. She joined Kauai Dental Care in 2015.
PATIENT CARE COORDINATORS
Annette
Annette was born and raised on Kauai and has been in the dental field for more than 20 years. She has worked as a dental assistant and most recently managed a large dental office prior to joining Dr. Ing. She has been working with Dr. Ing since 2000 and joined Kauai Dental Care in 2006.
Diane
Diane was born in California and moved to Kauai more than 20 years ago. She has been in the dental field for more than 20 years, starting out as a dental assistant. For the past 18 years, she has managed the front desk of a multi-provider dental practice on Kauai. She joined Kauai Dental Care in 2015.
Alisa
Alisa was born and raised on Kauai and has been in the dental field since 2014. Prior to working in the dental field, she held many customer service positions in the restaurant and educational fields. She joined Kauai Dental Care in 2016.