Our Dentists are Innovators in Patient Care
Sharing a passion for advancing holistic dentistry, Drs. Doi and Hartwell are proud to have developed numerous techniques and practices for patient safety and comfort. These include:
- A safety loop for crowns to prevent swallowing them during fittings
- A technique of eliminating the primary failure of implants, which has been widely embraced by other dentists
- The concept of body propping, which is a technique Dr. Doi developed to make dental appointments more relaxing. On behalf of Bucky Pillow, he promoted the practice nationally to other dentists
- The use of ceiling art, which Dr. Doi first employed more than 25 years ago and later, worked with designers to incorporate the feature into the construction of North Hawaii Community Hospital
- The development of Hawaiian print scrubs, which Dr. Doi led the industry in creating more than 30 years ago
David T. Doi, DDS
A native of Hawaii County, Dr. David Doi has provided exceptional dental care to island residents for more than 30 years. Outside the office, his interests include spinning, photography and ballroom dancing and performing humanitarian work around the world with his wife, Aimee.
1992 Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
1972-1976 University of Washington School of Dentistry – Seattle, WA
1968-1972 Claremont Men’s College – Los Angeles, CA
1967-1968 Hawaii Preparatory Academy – Kamuela, HI
Experience
Since 1980, Dr. Doi has practiced in Kamuela. Previously, he was associated with Dr. Wayne Galante in Kealakekua, Kona, and in private practice with King Kalakaua Dental Center in Honolulu.
Between 1976 and 1978, he served as a Captain with the U.S. Air Force (Dependent Clinic) in Yokota, Japan.
Teaching Experience
Lecturer and Clinical Instructor, 1979
School of Dental Hygiene, University of Hawaii, Honolulu
Physical Education Instructor: Judo 1970-1972
Claremont Men’s College, Los Angeles, CA
Biological Dentistry
Member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology
International Academy of Mercury Free Dentists
Memberships
Holistic Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry
Hawaii County Dental Association
American Dental Association
Hawaii Dental Association
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Athletics
Ironman Finisher – 1984
Judo-Shodun (Black Belt -1st Degree) – 1986
Offices Held
Hawaii County Dental Society – Secretary 1982-1985
Hawaii County Dental Society – President 1985-1986
Hawaii Dental Association Board of Trustees 1991-1993
Biological Dentistry Professional Education
Graduate of Huggins’ Institute – March 1995 (only State of Hawaii member as of 2014)
Accredited Member of International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (only State of Hawaii AIAMOT member other than Dr. Hartwell as of 2016)
Participant as a Researcher in the IRB “The Effects of a Total Mercury Detoxification Program”, October 1995 (only State of Hawaii member)
Member of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (only dentist member from the State of Hawaii)
Continuing Education
Practical Biological Dentistry by Doug Cook, DDS, 1995
American Association of Acupuncture and Bio-Energetic Medicine Conference, 1996
IAOMT 1996 Scientific Symposium, 1996
Energy Medicine and Dentistry by Doug Cook DDS, 1996
American Association of Acupuncture and Bio-Energetic Medicine Conference, 1997
American Academy of Biological Dentistry – “Diagnosis and Therapy in Dentistry and Medicine”, 1998
Institute for Natural Resources, “Alternative Medicine”, 1998
Hawaii Interactive peer Practicum, 2011-2016
Spear Study Club, since 2015
Trevor Hartwell, DDS
Dr. Hartwell and his wife, Sara – Koa Realty’s Broker in Charge – moved to Hawaii from Michigan in 2011 and have grown to embrace the island lifestyle and aloha spirit. Not ones to sit still, in their leisure time you can find them backpacking, camping, free-diving or watching the sunset on the beach. Accomplished at sustainable spearfishing, Dr. Hartwell never catches anything he does not plan to eat. Luckily, his favorite food is fish and he loves to cook!
Dr. Hartwell is amazed at the volume of research into natural healing that is available today and enjoys reviewing newly published studies. He strongly believes that having the ability to improve a patient’s well-being is an honor.
Education
2009 University of Michigan, Doctor of Dental Surgery
2005 University of Michigan, Bachelor of Science – Biology
2014 UCLA, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Mini-Residency
Biological Dentistry Professional Education
2015 Accredited Member of International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (only State of Hawaii AIAMOT member other than Dr. Doi as of 2016)
Continuing Education
Since 2011 Hawaii Interactive Peer Practicum
Since 2016 Spear Study Club
2016 Seattle Study Club Symposium
2014 UCLA Obstructive Sleep Apnea Mini-Residency (60 hours)
2014 American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Annual Meeting
2014 International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology Symposium
2014 International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology Annual Meeting
2013 American Academy of Dental Practice Administrators Annual Meeting
2012 American Dental Association Annual Meeting
2010 MGE Management Experts Inc. Associates Training Program
2010 Detroit Dental Review
Experience
Dr. Hartwell joined Hawaii Holistic Dentistry in 2013, following two year’s of practice at West Hawaii Dental in Kealakekua. Between 2009 and moving to Hawaii Island in 2010, he previously practiced in Michigan with his father, Dr. Brian Hartwell, and Dr. Michael Brunner. In 2010, Dr. Hartwell assisted in launching the Western Wayne Family Health Dental Clinic in Inkster, MI.
Biological Dentistry
Member of International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology
Memberships
International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology
American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
American Dental Association
Hawaii Dental Association
Athletics
2007 Detroit Marathon Finisher
2002 Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association Big Ten Champion, participant in the National Championships in Honolulu
Freediver/Spearfisherman
The Hawaii Holistic Dentistry Team shares more than 200 years of on-the-job experience.
We love what we do because we believe in it!
Our Hygienists
Daiva Micutaite, RDH
Expierence
20 years in the dental field – 10 years as Dental Assistant and 10 years as Dental Hygienist
Education
Vilnius University, Lithuania
College of DuPage, Illinois
Interests
Traveling and hiking
Julie Clancy-Simons, RDH
Experience
In practice 37 years.
Education
ASDH – Grand Rapids Junior College
Interests
She has worked with Dr. Doi since 1995! Julie volunteers with Young Life Christian Outreach and has been married for more than 30 years.
Kimberly Schneider, RDH
Experience
Past president Hawaii Dental Hygienists Association- actively served 12 years. Served 2 years at the state level with a collaboration of stakeholders to address and find solutions for Access to Dental Care on all islands.
Education
BSDH – University of Michigan
Interests
Past member Waimea Business Women’s Association
Past state and local chapter president of American Association of University Women
Served on the County Commission for the Status of Women – 6 years
Spearheaded and implemented GEMS (Girls Exploring Math and Science) in 1996: An interactive program for 5th grade girls to help inspire them to continue their math/science studies and pursue higher education.
Loves island life, the cultural diversity and the warm ocean water.
Numia Tatom, RDH
Experience
In practice 15 years
Education
BS – Oregon State University
BSDH – Oregon Health and Science University
Interests
Spending time with family is her favorite activity.