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About
Dr. Bennett Gum

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Dr. Gum received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, where he was also awarded the Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Restorative Dentistry.  Prior to attending dental school, and after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Vertebrate Zoology from the University of Washington, he owned and operated a dental laboratory for eight years, crafting superior crown and bridgework for several island dentists.

Born and raised in Honolulu, Dr. Gum graduated from Kaimuki High School. He is an artisan by avocation, dabbling in stained glass, glass blowing, pen making, gyotaku (fish printing) and currently ukulele making.  Married for 36 years, he is the father of two awesome children and the grandfather of three amazing boys.

New Patients are welcomed to our practice!

What Patients Say

Testimonials

"I love Dr. Gum!!! He is so friendly, gentle and caring...if you are looking for a dentist with great customer service and amazing dental work he is your guy (: Thanks a ton Dr.Gum"
Kelsey M.Verified Yelp Review
Kelsey M.
"It may be a funky building, but the office of Dr Gum is 5stars! So thorough & well organized office. Best dental evaluation I’ve had & I’ve had a few at 70+years old. Highly recommend him."
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Alice S.
"Clean, gentle and meticulous, what more can you ask from a dentist! Been going to Dr. Gum for years and he's been consistent in his care. He demands excellence in his delivery of service and that totally works for me!!"
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Ar B.
"By far THE best dentist one could ever see in their life! He is extremely caring and he goes out of his way to check up on you to make sure you're okay. Never did I think a dentist would do such a thing. It made me so happy and grateful."
Ashley S.Verified Yelp Review
Ashley S.
"Dr. Gum does impeccable work! I had concerns in the past with my previous dentist and really wish I would have found him sooner."
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Tony
"Dr Gum and his team are excellent! Friendly and professional. Facility is very clean and welcoming. The hygienist always either takes great notes at my visits or just remember everything we have discussed each time."
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Get in Touch with us

(808) 589-2486

Direct Line

1010 S King St #403
Honolulu, HI 96814

Address

doc.gum@gmail.com

Email

(808) 596-8865

Fax

Office Hours

  • Monday 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Tuesday 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Wednesday 8:00am - 6:00pm
  • Thursday 8:00am - 2:00pm
  • Friday 8:00am - 2:00pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed