Dr. Michael Nishime
DDS
Dr. Michael Nishime
Dr. Nishime was born in Fukuoka, Japan and lived in Japan and Okinawa until his graduation from Kubasaki High School. He did his undergraduate education at Santa Barbara City College and the University of Hawaii at Manoa where he obtained a bachelor of arts degree in zoology. He obtained his DDS degree from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry and has been practicing dentistry in Hawaii since his graduation from dental school. Dr. Nishime is a general dentist, but specializes in implant dentistry. He is currently the only board certified implantologist in Hawaii. He mentors other dentists on implantology through his implant study club which he has run for the past 15 years. Dr. Nishime stays current in the field of dentistry by taking many hours of continuing education every year. He has also lectured and conducted hands on courses domestically and internationally on various topics in dentistry.
Academic Degrees:
B.A. University of Hawaii (Manoa) 1977 Zoology D.D.S. University of the Pacific School of Dentistry 1981
Relevant Professional Experience:
1981-1982 Associate Dentist for Dr. Charles Taba in Lihue, Kauai
1982-1983 Independent Contract Dentist for Dental Care Centers of Hawaii at the Waianae Dental Clinic
1983-1984 Associate Dentist for Dr. Gerald Hino in Honolulu, Hawaii
1983-Present Private Practice
Licenses:
Dental License California since 1981 Dental License Hawaii since 1981
Credentials:
Fellow Academy of General Dentistry
Fellow Academy of Dentistry International
Fellow International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Honored Fellow American Academy of Implant Dentistry Fellow Academy of Dentistry International
Diplomate American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry