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Dr. Paul K Seo, D.D.S., M.S.

Pediatric Dentistry

NPI: 1174787139

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Contact Information

Address

98-1254 KAAHUMANU ST STE A5
Pearl City, HI 96782

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Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Insurance Accepted

Hawaii Dental Service (HDS)Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)TRICARE (Military)Hawaii Med-Quest (QUEST)Hawaii Medical Assurance Association (HMAA)AetnaDeltaBlue CrossMet Life

Patient Rating

4.9/ 5.0(668 reviews)

Rating sources

Healthgrades5.0 (3)
Google4.9 (665)

About This Provider

Dr. Paul Seo is a board-certified pediatric dentist with 18 years of experience caring for children and teens in Pearl City. He earned his dental degree from Pacific School of Dentistry and completed specialized training in pediatric dentistry and developmental disabilities at UCLA, making him especially skilled at helping anxious children feel comfortable at the dentist. Dr. Seo believes in getting to know each patient like family and tailoring care to individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. He is committed to making dental visits enjoyable and educational while focusing on preventative care for the whole family. Born and raised on Oahu, Dr. Seo welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans, including military TRICARE benefits.

Specialties

Education & Training

  • Master's Degree in Oral Biology, UCLA
  • Certification in Pediatric Dentistry, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
  • Doctor of Dental Science, Pacific School of Dentistry
  • Postdoctoral Certificate of Study in Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities, UCLA
  • Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Science, Northwestern University, Chicago

Board Certifications

  • Certified Pediatric Dentistry Specialist
What does Board Certified mean?

Credential: D.D.S., M.S.

NPI registered: 07/17/2008

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryChildren and adolescent dental careBehavior management for anxious childrenPreventative oral health careComprehensive oral health care for entire families

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Hawaii Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Dental Association
  • Hawaii Dental Association
  • California Dental Association

Beyond the Office

Serves all of Island of O'ahu including Hawaii Kai, Waianae, Haleiwa, and Kaneohe

Shirley and Gwen started a private dental assisting program to help prospective employees obtain training for dental assisting and receptionist roles

Dr. Paul Seo was born and raised on Oahu

Graduated from Iolani High School

Traveled to different areas of the country gaining knowledge of different people and cultures before returning to Oahu

Shirley has been with Dr. Paul since the start of his practice (25+ years experience) and is a widow who raised three children and is a grandmother of 5

Some former child patients have grown up and now bring their own children to the practice

The practice takes pride in watching child patients grow into fine young adults

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Dr. Paul K Seo, D.D.S., M.S. - Pediatric Dentistry - Pearl City, HI