We called on a Saturday and caught them at the end of their day with a dental emergency of a broken…read morecrown. They had us come straight over and were able to help with a temporary and towards getting us a new crown. They were courteous, quick to help and the quality of care was outstanding. The pricing was clear and upfront and really pretty reasonable given that we were there on a Saturday and with no appt scheduled. Highly recommend this dental group!

Great experience. The team was focused on quality/intentional care. Would definitely recommend.read more

Vanessa, in the front office, is a gem! I was driving through town on vacation when I had a dental…read moreemergency. She set me up with a temporary solution, providing me with a small package of dental products I could use until I reached my destination. She didn't have to help me but she did. Truly a caring person and likely a reflection of a caring office.

Dr. Mark Weiser is not only the best Denist I have ever been to, he also makes me feel very…read morecomfortable because I have less than perfect teeth and am very self conscious about it! He has given me s beautiful smile again! Love you Dr. Weiser, your the best!!!

Friendly staff Beautiful office located on State st with…read moreample parking Excellent dentist, hygienists and staff I recommend Dr Blake. So do my sister-in-law and daughter

Dr. Blake and staff are simply a cut above the rest! Staff…read moreare kind, answer any and all questions and are incredibly helpful and accommodating-and that's the tooth (pun, groan)! The dental assistants make my teeth sparkle with thorough cleanings and are amicable. Dr. Blake is a highly skilled dentist. He is knowledgeable, thorough, takes the time and listens to his patients. He is arguably the best dentist in town. The ambiance and design of the office is absolutely gorgeous. A historic building, it is stunning in every way. I could just sit in the waiting room and read all day it's so lovely. Decked with orchids, a fantastic aroma from a warming candle, sparkling water and a Nespresso machine, the waiting room is divine. Some of the dental "rooms"(?) even contain a living wall lush with verdant plants for a beautiful and relaxing environment. Don't walk, run those chompers straight into Dr.Blake's office!

Michele, my hygienist, is absolutely wonderful. She's thorough, competent, funny, and puts even…read morescaredy-cat me at ease.

NO! They Target elderly with predatory, unnecessary…read moreprocedures. She said she needed to pay thousands of dollars 2 fill in cavities which did not exist. Went to different dentist to confirm what they recommended, they said absolutely not necessary.

SCAM ARTISTS. DO NOT GO HERE. I made an appointment here and…read moremade an appointment for what I thought was a simple cleaning. They didn't pick up when I called, and then I kept getting emails that were obviously sent by AI - not real people; this should have been my first red flag. I showed up at my appointment and they informed me that I would not, in fact, be getting a cleaning, but rather getting a full dental exam and x-rays, and only after they made sure I had no severe issues would I be able to schedule a cleaning. I thought "whatever, I'm already here" and just went along with it because I wanted the cleaning. I brush and floss 2x per day and have no pain or discomfort, so I figured I would be fine. They told me that they weren't sure how soon I could get in for a cleaning after I was "cleared," but the woman at the front desk was perfectly nice and seemed to just be doing what she'd been told. I spent an hour in a half in that office doing god knows what. They put me in a million different machines before the actual dentist saw me. Dr. Vitez waltzed in with this extremely phony, patronizing voice and gave me this whole scripted schpiel that made me want to roll my eyes to the back of my head. She glanced at my scans and looked at my teeth for all of 2 minutes before she informed me that I had TEN CAVITIES that needed to be filled IMMEDIATELY and all at once. Oh - and suddenly they had wide open availability next week to get me in for my 10 fillings! I asked if I could just get a cleaning first and she told me no, for "liability reasons" I would have to get my 10 fillings first. When I got to the front desk to check out, they informed me that I would have to pay several hundred dollars for these fillings out of pocket (they would get a few thousand from the insurance company too). Total scammers who are clearly just trying to get a payday. I got the hell out of there and sent my x-rays to a different very reputable dentist who informed me that my x-rays looked TOTALLY FINE with no visible cavities or issues and warned me not to get treated at this place.

I just moved to the area and scheduled a new patient appointment and requested a routine 6 month…read morecleaning. I checked in and was taken back to an exam room, but the person didn't introduce himself or his role. He proceeded to setup x-ray equipment and was about to start taking x-rays when I pointed out I didn't have a lead apron, nor was there one in the room. Once I had the lead apron he began taking x-rays, but had numerous technical difficulties. The entire x-ray ordeal took nearly 40 minutes because they repeatedly took x-rays that didn't show up on the computer. They probably shot 25 x-rays before finally getting the few images they needed. Finally time for my cleaning...or so I thought. I was then told the dentist needed to come see me and do an exam. Apparently as a new patient, a cleaning cannot be performed until a dentist has done an exam, but pending the results of that exam, they may not do the cleaning until a later date. This was all news to me as none of this was explained when booking my appt or when I arrived. The condescending dentist came in, did a very brief exam and said I have a cavity that needs to be filled before a cleaning can be done. She said she would send someone in to discuss the financial aspect/scheduling and once the filling was done, they would schedule me for a routine cleaning. I sat in the exam room for about 15 minutes before someone new came in (again didn't introduce himself or his role). He stood in the corner tinkering with a machine for a few minutes while saying nothing (very strange) and I finally asked what was happening. He said he was there to do my exam and seemed confused when I told him I already had an exam. I was directed to the lobby where I sat waiting for a few minutes before leaving. 1.5hrs for x-rays and a 3 minute exam is ridiculous. Shortly after leaving I was sent a statement with two different patients listed on it: me and another person. I went to this appt alone and I'm the only person covered by my insurance. Not only was this appointment a disaster, I now have HIPAA concerns as well. Huge mistake coming here. There is absolutely no chance I will be returning to this practice or recommending them. They should explain their new patient process so patients know what to expect, staff should introduce themselves/their roles and explain what they're doing, they shouldn't just repeatedly take countless x-rays if the equipment isn't working and they really shouldn't include another patient's name on a statement. Lastly, while it's certainly possible I have my first cavity at age 38, it seems a bit suspicious that I suddenly need costly dental work when everything was normal at my last routine appt less than 6 months ago.

I can't believe I have yet to write a review about Dr. Hurtado and his team. This might sound…read moreweird, as the dentist shouldn't be an excitement, but I love coming into the office! Dr. Hurtado and his staff always introduce me with a smile and they are so kind, not to mention extremely professional. Julio, the treatment coordinator, is simply awesome. He has impeccable patience, off the charts customer service, and just creates a positive and welcoming environment. Which, believe me, I NEED in a dental office. And then there's Myra, the office coordinator. Myra is another gem at Dr. Hurtado's office. Any questions regarding insurance or financial coordination - speak to Myra! She helped (over three years ago) develop a payment plan for a new Invisalign treatment that worked with my finances. I couldn't believe how transparent and upfront she was - after 6 months of financing and payoff, I know there was not any "fine text" or "disclaimers" from Myra. She has a heart of gold and is an absolute angel! Both dental assistants (Aracelli and Lindel) are extremely experienced, knowledgable and never less than professional. And last but not least, Dr. Hurtado, although I am not even sure where to begin. Dr. Hurtado spent so much time with me perfecting my Invisalign & complex dental treatment; I was really blown away by his attention to detail. He has created an absolutely exceptional practice in every capacity. The entire office staff are genuinely kind, incredibly friendly, and make a point of explaining procedures they need to perform with every little detail you could think of. I have never had a better experience at the office of any medical professional.

I was a patient here. The dr decided i needed to get my teeth cleaned every three months instead of…read moreevery six months which my insurance would not cover. When i pointed this out because it would be an extra 300 a year they rudely told me then they did not want to work with me.

I was going to a dentist in Carpenteria that I liked a lot for the past few years, but he recently…read moreretired and I wasn't loving the new dentist who took over his practice, so I decided to look for a new one. A good friend of mine recommended Dr. Layus and although it's a bit more of a drive for me, I only usually visit the dentist twice a year so no biggie. Let me just say, I am so very very glad I switched! Dr. Layus is such a nice guy, and he made me feel very comfortable. I felt like he was honest and didn't try to upsell me the whole time (one of the reasons I left my previous dentist). He offers Invisalign, which I am very excited about because I've been considering doing it for a couple years now. My old dentist did not do Invisalign, so that's a huge plus. I am returning in a couple weeks to do a scan for Invisalign and will hopefully be able to get started soon after! The hygienist, Tatiana, was great and very knowledgeable about airway dentistry, which was another huge plus as I have recently been learning quite a bit about airway health, and she was able to give me some really wonderful insight. The woman at the front desk, Anayi (sorry if I got the spelling wrong) was really sweet and easy to work with. Overall I loved my experience here. My one and ONLY very small complaint is just that the waiting room is really small. But it's an older building, and they have made it look really nice and updated inside. The bathroom was clean (really important to me), and the whole office was decorated cute with beach and surf photos. I forgot to grab photos at my first visit, but I will be going back in a couple weeks to do my Invisalign scan and will update my review with photos then!

Im not a dentist, but I imagine learning how to fill a tooth is learned in the first day of school…read more Dr, layus must have played hooky that day. I went in for a cavity and left with a hole the size of the Grand Canyon and a 24/7 tooth ache. Avoid D layus.

Dr Stein is great. He's good at what he does and genuinely cares about his patients' well being…read more His office staff could not be more friendly and accommodating. And I don't have to wait very long to be called in because they don't overbook.

This is one of the best dentists I've ever been to, and for the record, I've been to 5 in my adult…read morelife. I wasa recommended tot his dentist by my co-worker who went to the same church as him. I was pleasantly surprised that nearly all of my co-workers went to this same dentist. the hygenists are really sweet and always remember me (probably because of my number of piercings) and are really friendly - he knows how to pick them. The office is always immaculate and they really know their stuff. I went to Dr. Stein's office for 6 years and can highly recommend him. The only problem is that because he's so good, Its hard to get an appointment. But it's worth the wait. Even though he sees you for a short while, he's very thorough and quick but friendly during my checkups.