Dr. Kaitlyn Tom is a board-certified orthodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics who cares for families across Central Oʻahu, including here at Mililani Orthodontics. Born and raised in Honolulu, Dr. Tom serves children, teens, and adults with braces, Invisalign®, and early treatment. Dr. Tom pairs a warm, reassuring chairside manner with a strong record of academic and professional distinction. She currently serves as President of the Hawaii Society of Orthodontists and is an inductee of Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU), the national dental honor society.
Board-Certified Orthodontist (ABO Diplomate)
Dr. Tom is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics, a voluntary credential held by roughly one in three orthodontists that signals advanced clinical knowledge and judgment demonstrated to a panel of expert peers. It’s a standard she shares with every doctor in the practice, and a meaningful one when you’re choosing who will guide your family’s care. Learn more about board certification.
Education & Training
A proud graduate of ʻIolani School, Dr. Tom built her foundation at two strong programs before returning to the Pacific Northwest for her specialty training:
- B.S., Biology: University of Washington
- D.D.S.: University of Missouri-Kansas City (Graduated with honors)
- Orthodontic Residency (3 years): University of Washington (Specialty training)
Her love of nature and the outdoors drew her back to Seattle for residency, but Honolulu was always home.
Professional Leadership & Research
Dr. Tom is an active voice in Hawaiʻi orthodontics and has published peer-reviewed research:
- Hawaii Society of Orthodontists (HSO): Current President
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU): National dental honor society inductee
- Memberships: ABO, AAO, ADA, HSO, PCSO, HDA
- Published Research
She was also named a Honolulu Magazine Best Dentist (2026).
Approach to Patient Care
Dr. Tom takes the time to make orthodontics feel approachable, explaining each step in plain language and building treatment around the patient in the chair. With iTero® digital scanning, the first visit is comfortable and impression-free, and every new patient starts with a free exam and a clear plan.
Rooted in Her Community
Returning home to Hawaiʻi was always the goal. As current President of the Hawaii Society of Orthodontists, she also helps shape the standard of orthodontic care across the state, leadership that benefits every patient who sits in her chair.
Beyond the Office
Outside the practice, Dr. Tom enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with family and friends across the islands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kaitlyn Tom a board-certified orthodontist?
Yes. Dr. Tom is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Where did Dr. Tom complete her orthodontic training?
She earned her dental degree (with honors) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and completed a three-year orthodontic residency at the University of Washington.
Schedule With Dr. Tom
Meet Dr. Tom and the Mililani Orthodontics team for a free new-patient exam. You’ll leave with a personalized plan and a clear quote in one visit. We’re at 95-1249 Meheula Pkwy #135, inside the Town Center of Mililani.