About the Doctor
Education
Dr. Shiraki was born and raised in Honolulu. He graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a degree in Biology. He then attended Northwestern University Dental School and graduated with honors. He is a member of Omicron Epsilon, an honor society for the dental profession. Dr. Shiraki also completed a general practice dental residency at St. Francis Hospital. He then went on to receive his certification in Advanced Orthodontics from the University of Southern California and has been practicing orthodontics exclusively since 1983.
Certifications
In March 1995, Dr. Shiraki successfully completed the rigorous Phase III exam of the American Board of Orthodontics and now holds the distinction of Diplomate, a title only one out of six orthodontists in Hawaii possesses. Professional Memberships Dr. Shiraki maintains professional memberships in the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics, American Association of Orthodontists, the Hawaii Society of Orthodontics, the American Dental Association, the Hawaii Dental Association, and the Honolulu County Dental Society. Dr. Shiraki is a past President of the Hawaii Society of Orthodontists. He also maintains an active interest in professional education and is a member of the Hawaii Orthodontic Study Group.
Personal Interests
When away from the office, Dr. Shiraki enjoys spending time with his wife, Doreen, and his two children, Laura and Jordan. He also enjoys playing golf with his fellow colleagues.
Informational Links
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