Pediatric dentist Cody Sia believes in treating his patients the same way he would treat his own children. “Having two young boys, I always reflect on what I would do for them,” he says. “This allows me to have an open dialogue with parents to come up with the best treatment for their child.”

Dr. Sia adds that a child’s treatment isn’t always straightforward, as it’s highly dependent on their behavior. Offering nitrous oxide for anxious patients or minimally invasive treatment such as SDF or hall crowns allows him to balance a patient’s treatment needs with what their age and level of cooperation will allow.

“I’m grateful to have the opportunity to provide dental care to children in Hawaii,” he adds. “Being born and raised on Oahu, I feel it is important to serve the community which allowed me and my family to grow.”

When Dr. Sia isn’t in the office helping little ones find their best smiles, he enjoys being in and around the ocean, whether it’s spearfishing, bodyboarding, or relaxing on the beach with his wife, sons and their dog.