I've been coming to Montecito Dental Group for many years and it's long overdue that I give a shout…read moreout to all the hard working staff here! To start my dentist Dr. Lynda Benedetto has always taken care of me with great care and caution when I had work done on my teeth. She carefully injects novocaine into my gums after numbing them with gel first, and I never feel any pain. Afterall who wants to feel that pinch when getting shot up in your gums! Not me. Karin is my go to person when it comes to my regular check up and cleaning. She is the only one I trust who can work on my teeth gently since I have really sensitive teeth. She doesn't torture me with those God awful tools they use to scrape your teeth! Thank you Karin for being a great dental hygienist :) The facility itself is very clean and well kept. I pay extra from my insurance so I can keep coming here, and it's worth every penny! My days of searching for a good dentist were long gone once I found Dr. B! So if you're searching for a new dentist I highly recommend you look into Montecito Dental Group.

Thrilled with Dr. Benedetto & her friendly & efficient staff. My second time here & I could not be…read moremore pleased with the service I've received. I was seen at my appointment time, no waiting! :) Dental hygienist (sorry, I don't recall her name--but I visited today on 11/13/15 in the morning) was super friendly as was Dr. Benedetto. Both explained everything thoroughly & their office is beautiful. Very clean, comfortable & very high tech. There is a parking lot behind their building, which I had no trouble with finding parking either time. I live in the Santa Ynez Valley now & I considered switching dentists to one that is closer to home, but my second visit here confirmed that I'm not going anywhere! Ha. Highly recommend :-)

It was not easy for me to find a new dentist I liked, but I have been very happy with this office…read morethe last couple years. They are easy to work with and have accommodated me when they didn't have to on multiple occasions. Their office is the cleanest dental or doctor office I've ever seen, and the staff are highly professional. Thank you

We have been going to Montecito Dental for years and always had a great experience. But more…read moreimportantly, two very detailed dental hygienists noted a small mass in the back of my son's mouth during a routine cleaning. The dentist evaluated it and referred us to an oral surgeon (Jesse Lanzon, also wonderful) and he biopsied it. It showed an incredibly rare tumor (particularly in the jaw of a 10 year old) and my son underwent a big surgery at CHLA to remove it. Unfortunately, the part the hygienists saw was only the tip of the iceberg and the tumor had grown through his mandible (jaw bone) in the other direction. I owe those hygienists my life. Though the tumor was fortunately benign (non-cancerous), it grew very quickly. I can only imagine how much bigger of a surgery he would have undergone had the hygienists not picked it up. (I can't say I regularly look in my kid's mouth and he wasn't complaining of anything ... just makes me shudder thinking about how much worse this could have been).

Dr. Scarcello is the best dentist in town. I had cracked my back molar and he took me in the next…read moreday. Not only does my tooth look amazing I was in absolutely no pain throughout the process his assistant Polly was amazing and extraordinary. I woke up the next day and I wasn't sore at all. I did not have to take any Aleve or Tylenol. Dr. Scarcello is so gentle and really truly one of those individuals who just makes you feel better by being in his presence. I realize some people can be afraid of the dentist but there's nothing to fear with Dr. Scarcello he provides five star service with a smile and ability to make you feel safe. Thank you so much!! I appreciate you Dr. Scarcello and Polly!!

I have been a patient for over 12 years. 3 years ago I was told that I was "getting away with it"…read morefor too long. That is not having my very small cavities filled that have not changed over time. They are on "watch" and I'm happy to have them stay that way until they change. I went to another dentist that did not find the small cavities that have been on watch as something that needed to be taken care of immediately. I was scolded by Dr. Scarcelo that I am bringing my car in for service and letting someone else do the mechanics ( my cousin is a dentist and did the last cavity that really needed attention) and he is left in the dust. I go once a year to get my teeth cleaned.. this last time at $131 and he said he doesn't make any money off that. He told me I should see a periodontist instead of a dentist for my cleanings. That it is a waste for me to do my cleanings with him. (A financial waste to him) He said I should only see a periodontist if I'm not going to let anyone take care of the cavities (on watch) So basically he was educating me that he is "entitled" to do the work on my teeth. I told him we were not a good match and I am going to search for a new dentist that doesn't bully me or make me feel bad for having good teeth that do not need to be drilled. I

Everything I said about my first review stands. I also wanted to give a shout out to his expertise…read morein removing mercury fillings. Amy, his assistant is great. Agnes, his dental hygienist is fabulous. Front office folks are professional, and warm. And can I rave about how he makes the crowns on site so you don't have to wait for two weeks?! It was really interesting to see the process. If you want a top-notch dentist with a great bedside manner, a great team, excellent skills and the latest technology then look no further and contact Dr. Louls office.

I had an excellent experience with Dr. Loul and his staff. He clearly knows his stuff and I got…read morethe impression that he really cares about making the experience great for everyone who walks in. The office itself is just a nice place to be. It actually smells nice (sign of attention to detail and care) and there are fun murals on the ceiling, another detail of care to me. Dr. Loul was able to extract a wisdom tooth for me quickly and precisely giving me clear post care instructions. I had no swelling and only minor discomfort for maybe 24 hours, a sign of his craftsmanship. The rest of his staff I found very pleasant as well and were extremely professional, kind and paid attention to the details. I would take a lot of these negative reviews with a grain of salt (or sugar because they're already pretty salty :) ). I know everyone has their own experience but I have to imagine there is a lot more context than is shared and I'm sure that Dr. Loul and his team would handle difficult situations with the upmost care which is not often easy to find (especially in health care).

Unnecessary treatments, no numbing application was applied for my veneer when getting it put on,…read morereally high-end prices I decided to go here because I saw good reviews on here. I will say I have had no issues with the staff and they've all been very kind even doctor Denny as well no issues as far as hospitality. In fact, I loved everyone there. As far as the appointments, though, something was off and a little fishy. He had said one tooth had too many fillings and it needed a veneer so I did that and it was a huge amount of money. I think it was around $800. After that I had problems with the tooth and he said it could've been a hairline fracture or it could need a cap and he was ready to schedule an appointment for that. Not only that is he pointed out that I had about three teeth with cavities in it. I also asked him to shave down my teeth and some areas from some bad fillings. I had gotten previously from a different dentist and he never did that for me. I decided to go to Kendall Rhodes associates. They didn't find any of the cavities. There was nothing wrong with the tooth that he wanted to fix a hairline fracture for. Not only that is on a very first appointment the dentist smooth out my fillings without me having to ask, she knows it and said how terrible and just went into it. I'm blown away. I want to believe that this is a good dentist and that money isn't a contributing factor to the decisions he made on my teeth. But I'm having a really hard time justifying all the money that I've spent. I'm very thankful I went to another dentist where I feel like they aren't just trying to milk my money.

Dr. Denny and his staff are amazing. We always have a great experience with them, and that includes…read moreall areas: surgery/serious stuff, cleaning, and billing. We're so lucky to have a dentist we like and actually trust, so close to where we live. I actually look forward to going to the dentist because they're genuinely nice and you just get a good feeling from them.

I went in for my annual checkup & cleaning. I had excellent care as usual! The office employees are…read morealways very nice!

I'm a huge baby when it comes to dental work (lots of very bad experiences and a mouth full of…read morefillings) and this is the only place I'll go in town now. They are very understanding and helpful - I've worked with both Dr. Wipf who did two gold crowns and finally figured out why I kept breaking fillings and more recently Dr. Maria and both are great. They are busy, but it's because they are good - such is life!

Peter has been my dentist now for more than a decade and has always been professional, informed and…read moreskilled. Unlike many other dentists he puts the patient first.

From the owner: Dr. Hartmann has been practicing General and Cosmetic Dentistry in Montecito for over 34 years. We…read morestrive to provide the best service possible to all our patients. Dr. Hartmann is currently accepting new patients of all ages. We would love to have you join our family!

I have been going to Doctor Jeff for 30. He is one of the most…read more I understanding. Dentist, when it comes to dealing with your dental problems. Like most dentists. In Santa Barbara Doctor Jeff does not gouge his patience and goes the extra mile to take care of their needs, whatever they may be, regardless of whether it's a filling, a Crown, a cap. Or whatever other problem, the patient would like him to look at he always goes the extra mile. The people that work in the dental office friand I and also go the extra Mile. Frank at the front desk is always Says hello, to everybody and goes the extra mile to get you in there if it's some type of a dental emergency. One thing, I have always noticed about Doctor Jeff. If you call up, then you have a problem. He usually tries to get you in there with a couple of hours. Other dentists, maybe 3 weeks later after you've had to deal with your issue. Highly recommend, if you're looking for a dentist. You consider Doctor Jeff. The top dentist in Santa Barbara, who is still old school. When it comes to greeting and taking care of people

Dr. Kathy is kind and patient. Especially with the elderly I would recommend her to anyone.read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Cowan for about 20 years or more. He is the most professional,…read moreattentive doctor who goes above and beyond. His attention to detail and association with the best lab is impressive. I recently had him repair a faulty implant I got at Johnson Family dental. He went to great trouble to remedy the problem. My current insurance does not pay for me to go to him but I will continue to do so because he is the best. I also must say that his entire team is wonderful. They feel like family to me and I feel so privileged to go there because many dentists are really bad.

I inherited my father's crummy teeth and have spent many hours in many dentists' chairs. I've been…read morea patient with Dr. Cowan for more than 10 years and he is the best to date. (Please note that other comments below are about OTHER dentists and not about Dr. Cowan!) Why do I say 'best'? Dr. Cowan has a very deft touch. He is careful but sure. He is confident, but meticulous. One example: When using a drill, he will lightly touch the place on your tooth he is going to address, before spinning up the tool. Sort of like a practice swing in golf. Then, he applies the tool with a confidence you can feel. He is always very tuned in to any discomfort you may experience. One of the things I like best, is that he tells you what he's going to do next so that nothing comes as a surprise. It's impossible to ask, "How much longer?" Or, "What is the next step?" He knows this and answers the question before you have to ask. He is also aware that insurance plans are all over the map so he has always explained what sort of work I need done - and might need, and then advises that I work with the staff in the front office to figure out a game plan. And the staff are really nice, from the front office to the hygienist to the dental assistants. All of them capable and experienced and have all been working as a team in a way that makes every visit run smooth and any procedure devoid of anxiety. After a decade of regular work (root canal, cavities, crowns, and even an implant), I am a strong advocate.... So much so that when my (soon to be 90!) father moved to Santa Barbara, I did not hesitate to make this recommendation. Thanks for the crummy teeth, Dad!

Excellent care and experience. Hands down best dentist I've…read moreever been treated by. Hygienist are both amazing as well. Very friendly and professional atmosphere.

I am deeply concerned about this dentist's ethical obligations to his patients and have serious…read moredoubts about his commitment to providing genuine, thoughtful care. If you're looking for a dentist who values your well-being over profits, I highly recommend you look elsewhere. Dr. Marc Alexander was completely unprofessional and disrespectful. While the hygienists are wonderful and do their best, the overall atmosphere of this office is unethical.