Born and raised in Honolulu, Dr. Jason Ching is a Punahou alum and a graduate of Brown University. After completing dental training at the University of the Pacific and earning a certification in pediatric dentistry at Tufts University, he is now one of just a handful of pediatric dentists in Hawai‘i who are trained in the first FDA-approved hard-soft tissue Solea dental laser.

This laser, he explains, is ideal for children with severe dental anxiety because it eliminates the need for anesthetic shots and the use of a drill. Combined with his specialized training in laser soft tissue surgery, Dr. Ching also uses this laser to treat congenital abnormalities such as lip tie and tongue tie, which helps children who have impaired breastfeeding or compromised speech. “Having Hawai‘i’s keiki feel comfortable, safe, and positive about going to the dentist is important to build a foundation for lifelong healthy teeth,” he says.