In December of 2011, we received a donation to our dental clinic from a former patient that we had seen about two years ago. he was unemployed, didn't have dental insurance. The driving force behind Aloha Medical Mission is its selfless volunteers. They are the backbone of our organization and you can become a member of this amazing team!
The medical-surgical teams sent to the developing countries of Asia and the Pacific are a cornerstone of Aloha Medical Mission's activities. We are an interim clinic and we perform basic dental procedures such as exams, cleanings, fillings, and extractions. Once your oral health is deemed stable, we will refer you to a low cost comprehensive clinic.
The medical-surgical teams sent to the developing countries of Asia and the Pacific are a cornerstone of Aloha Medical Mission's activities. We are an interim clinic and we perform basic dental procedures such as exams, cleanings, fillings, and extractions. Once your oral health is deemed stable, we will refer you to a low cost comprehensive clinic.
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Aloha Medical Mission, a secular, nonprofit 501(c)(3) volunteer organization based in Honolulu, Hawai'i, provides free health care to underserved people in the Pacific, Asia, and Hawai'i. It was founded in 1983 by Drs. Ramon Sy and Ernesto Espaldon under its parent organization, the Philippine Medical Association.
The medical-surgical teams sent to the developing countries of Asia and the Pacific are a cornerstone of Aloha Medical Mission's activities. The first missions occurred in the early 1970s, when Dr. Ernesto Espaldon, a plastic surgeon from the Philippines then living in Guam, and his anesthesiologist wife returned to his hometown of Tawi Tawi in Mindanao to fix the cleft lips of children.
We work together with local doctors and nurses. It is a good way to share expertise and techniques between the two groups as well as for American and other overseas volunteers to get to know colleagues from the host country. AMM and mission leaders will generally use a certified travel agent to arrange and coordinate flights and hotel accommodations.
In December of 2011, we received a donation to our dental clinic from a former patient that we had seen. She was unemployed, didn't have dental insurance, and was in major pain. Her inability to pay for treatment at a private dental office led her to the Aloha Medical Mission Dental Clinic, where she was treated right away without charge.
The driving force behind Aloha Medical Mission is its selfless volunteers. They are the backbone of our organization and you can become a member of this amazing team! The Administration Office is always in need of volunteers to assist with general office work and special projects.
AMM "Angels" are a special group of volunteers who provide a variety of services such as picking up and dropping off donations, painting, cleaning, filing, and many times something we didn't even know we needed until they came with their special skills.Please call our office at (808) 847-3400 to see how you can be of help to Aloha Medical Mission.
AMM "Angels" are a special group of volunteers who provide a variety of services such as picking up and dropping off donations, painting, cleaning, filing, and many times something we didn't even know we needed until they came with their special skills.Please call our office at (808) 847-3400 to see how you can be of help to Aloha Medical Mission.
Reviews (20)
Sharae Dias
Oct 02, 2021
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B. Ran Is
Sep 13, 2020
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Chantel Y.
Aug 21, 2020
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This is free dental clinic if you have no insurance or low income so quick and easy first visit I did exams second day came back for a cleaning my dental hygienist did a gentle cleaning and they gave me a small bag with a toothbrush,floss and toothpaste thank you Aloha medical mission dental clinic if you're having any pain they will take care of it right away !
Meredith B.
Mar 10, 2020
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I went to this free clinic in hawaii on vineyard years ago in 2014. this frankenstein asian dentist informed me that i needed a root canal!!!!!!!!!!!!!
he chipped at my teeth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
guess what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
my new dentist informed me that i did not need a root canal at that time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
do not go to this free clinic unless you want to be slrewed over by a dishonest dentist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
be forwarned!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
he chipped at my teeth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
guess what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
my new dentist informed me that i did not need a root canal at that time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
do not go to this free clinic unless you want to be slrewed over by a dishonest dentist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
be forwarned!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tracy Kapali
Feb 03, 2020
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I've ALWAYS had dental coverage, but my choice of work has me without dental coverage right now. Needless to say when I recently chipped a molar and was digging out any extra food that got stuck my anxiety was through the roof. I found this place from a Google search and I have to say the staff is AWESOME got two cavities filled and this is the first doctor that stuck me with a needle and I DID NOT feel it.
JoshuaSwiger
Dec 29, 2019
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Malofou Malaeulu
Dec 25, 2019
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I was in so much pain for root canal cost from kalihi palama health center went to aloha and everyone was so friendly nice worker even the doctors thank you guys so much now I'm pain free got my root canal fixed I prefer you to go here I'm going in for cleaning next week free clinic very affordable 😊
Armando M.
Nov 15, 2018
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Aloha Medical Mission is the BEST! Entire staff is super friendly & accommodating, have come here a few different times an they have helped me with so much from deep cleaning, to pulling a wisdom tooth, and also filling cavities. They are seriously miracle workers. All of my visits were done fast smooth & painless and both dentists I seen were friendly & profesional, they turned an experience I usually dread into a breeze. I highly recommend coming here.
Omisong Sikyang
Sep 22, 2018
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I went there with hopes and prayers of getting my tooth fixed and by the grace of god they helped me so much with my root canal and sent me off with joy! Mahalo medical mission dental, you guys truly are a huge help to the less fortunate and in need of dental assistance , god bless each and everyone of you !
Lo H.
Jul 18, 2018
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Just went in today for my first time at this clinic for a check up and cleaning. Staff was nice and welcoming. The clinic was clean. They are located in the Kalihi Palama Center. It was one of the most gentle cleanings that I have had (hands down the most gentle I have had in the past 4 years from going to a couple different locations) and probably the most informative/educational.
I didn't need any further dental work, but I will be seeing them again in a year for another cleaning.
I didn't need any further dental work, but I will be seeing them again in a year for another cleaning.
Hajar T.
Mar 22, 2018
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Paul K.
Nov 12, 2017
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Zai Chen
Jul 29, 2017
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Bill O.
Apr 29, 2017
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When u think of a "poor people" health facility...u might cringe or hesitate..thinking it will be filled w/people waiting for days to be seen...I, myself never imagined i'd be one of those -"poor people..." Well...I'm heeere..!
I found out HMSA QUEST didn't cover dental..i called my care coordinator & she gave me AMMs' digits...I'm glad i used them because after I was "fixed.." -(remember my first sentence..?)
THAT WENT OUT THE WINDOW..!!! The staff had choke aloha & kokua...da vibes wuz gud in dat litto clinic...it wuz bright &
I found out HMSA QUEST didn't cover dental..i called my care coordinator & she gave me AMMs' digits...I'm glad i used them because after I was "fixed.." -(remember my first sentence..?)
THAT WENT OUT THE WINDOW..!!! The staff had choke aloha & kokua...da vibes wuz gud in dat litto clinic...it wuz bright &
Dena Pina
Nov 10, 2016
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Toni M.
Mar 04, 2016
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"Bringing hope and changing the lives of the people we serve overseas and in Hawai'i"
Around the world: In the past 33 years, the Aloha Medical Mission (AMM) has treated over half a million patients and performed more than 20,000 operations overseas.
Home in Hawaii: It is estimated that, incredibly, 450,000 people, over a third of Hawai'i's population, lack adequate dental care because they are unable to afford dental insurance. The AMM, the only free dental clinic in Hawai'i, is the vehicle that enables our medical, dental and lay volunteers to realize their goals
Around the world: In the past 33 years, the Aloha Medical Mission (AMM) has treated over half a million patients and performed more than 20,000 operations overseas.
Home in Hawaii: It is estimated that, incredibly, 450,000 people, over a third of Hawai'i's population, lack adequate dental care because they are unable to afford dental insurance. The AMM, the only free dental clinic in Hawai'i, is the vehicle that enables our medical, dental and lay volunteers to realize their goals
Jackson B.
Oct 14, 2014
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One of the most important unknown resources in this Community. They go above and beyond what is even dedicated through there program. Dr. Kerry found that a miscommunication had happened between AMM and him, and he committed to seeing everyone who appeared that day at his clinic in Wahiawa. No one does things like this anymore, except AMM and Dr. Kerry.
Allllllllloha! The Hawai'ian way.
Allllllllloha! The Hawai'ian way.
Victoria A.
Mar 31, 2014
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**This review is strictly for their overseas missions.
Should you ever have a chance to join volunteer on a medical mission in a foreign country - you should definitely hit up Aloha Medical Mission. This is a local, non-profit volunteer organization based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
A few years ago my husband and I (along with a team of medical personnel) had the honor and privilege to volunteer our skills and time to the needy in the Philippines. Aloha Medical Mission made it possible by coordinating everything from airline and ground transportation, hotel accommodations to facilitating communications
Should you ever have a chance to join volunteer on a medical mission in a foreign country - you should definitely hit up Aloha Medical Mission. This is a local, non-profit volunteer organization based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
A few years ago my husband and I (along with a team of medical personnel) had the honor and privilege to volunteer our skills and time to the needy in the Philippines. Aloha Medical Mission made it possible by coordinating everything from airline and ground transportation, hotel accommodations to facilitating communications
Andrea H.
Dec 21, 2012
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I was seen by Dr. Lum today and I am very happy with the treatment I received! I do not have dental coverage, and so I do not get to see a dentist regularly, but I contacted the Aloha Medical Mission yesterday, regarding some oral problems that I have. They responded quickly and advised me to call their office today. When I called, I was able to speak with Dr. Lum personally and explain my problems, and he suggested I come in right away. All of the staff there are very friendly, and I am very happy I was able to be seen so quickly. I will definitely tell my friends and family members who have little
Aaron M.
Feb 09, 2012
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Free Medical in Hawaii is a gift from God. Doctor Lum and Dental assistant Crystal fixed my chipped tooth so I can smile again :) All the Aloha Medical Mission Staff were very friendly and I highly reccomend this place to anyone who needs a tooth fix. Aloha Medical Mission is number one when it comes to Free Medical on Oahu! Aloha!
