From dentist to al dente: Hilo’s Alan Fijimoto transitioned from treating mouths to feeding them

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Retired dentist Alan Fujimoto graduates in May from the Hawaii Community College culinary arts program.

Dentist Alan Fujimoto at his former practice in Hilo.

Retired dentist Alan Fujimoto, right, will graduate in May from the Hawaii Community College culinary arts program. (Courtesy/photo)

A painful, disabling condition caused Hilo dentist Alan Fujimoto to retire several years ago after decades of practice.