Dr. Elder is the BEST. His staff is consistently friendly and competent. As I moved from place to place over the years, the dentists I encountered altered my teeth, adding unwanted spaces and giving them all a uniform length. When it was time for some new veneers, Dr. Elder asked for pictures of my original teeth and then he gave me back my own unique smile. I'd give them 10 stars if I could. read more

I had my initial exam as a new patient and loved the practice immediately. Staff is warm, friendly, and welcoming and Dr. Elder was so kind, thorough, and took the time to walk me through the X-rays and explain the findings, then discussed the treatment plan. I never once felt pressured or like I was being sold something. 10/10 experience and fantastic first impression. read more

Great Dentist! Office staff is amazing and the quality of care is exceptional. I highly recommend Dr. Elder and his staff.

We always enjoy the friendly staff. But most of all it's the first time we feel very educated about our teeth to make important decisions read more

Headed to Santa Ynez for a weekend getaway with my wife, and cracked a tooth along the way. I didn't want to ruin the weekend with a tooth issue so Reached out to randomly to Dr Elder and staff on a Friday at 1230pm and was in a chair by 2pm and out by 245pm. Wonderful staff, very accommodating and may decide to just make a trip to Santa Ynez every 6 months for my future dental needs. read more

I chose Dr. Elder based on his reviews as I did not have a personal recommendation. From the very first visit I was given the most thorough and clear picture of my mouth. It was a visit I'll never forget being shown not just X-rays of my teeth but photographs of the upper front teeth from the back side! What a shock to see my capped front teeth were completely BLACK from 40 years of wear from my bottom teeth. No dentist I had ever been to had even mentioned this to me! It has been 3 years of regular visits for cleaning and care. He is a caring dentist I can trust with a wonderful staff. I am very grateful to have found him. Thank you Dr. Elder for your honesty and high standards of care. read more

Have been going to Dr Elder for many years. He is a very personable and professional dentist, compassionate and knowledgeable. The staff is also just awesome! read more

Dr Elder does nice work. Have had nothing but positive experiences with him and his staff. I cracked a crown he had installed a couple years ago and he replaced it for me at no charge. He is a person who stands by his work! Highly recommed to anyone looking for a good dentist. read more

I have been a patient at Dr. Elder's office for a long time and the staff has stayed the same and I feel like it is such a homey place to visit for my dental needs. They have taken such good care of me and I always enjoy my visits there. Don't get me wrong, I am not crazy about serious dental work, but they get the job done and I am healthy and happy! Thanks!! read more

Great people friendly and skilled. Office is impeccably clean I've been a patient 15 years and never had a bad experience.

Always an amazing fun easy experience at the dentist when I go to Dr. Elders office! I love the staff and my hygienist, and of course Dr Elder. Always leave a happy customer with pretty teeth. read more

Dr. Elder and his staff are simply the best, not just because of the professional skills they have, but because they genuinely care about you as a person. I had some serious problems with my lower jaw, and Dr. Elder's explanation of the problem with photographs and x-rays was easily the best I ever received. He explained the various treatment options, the probable results, the cost, the advantages and disadvantages of each one. The results were better that I had hoped. The staff are also very skilled, gentle, and cheerful. It is a warm and friendly place. I wish I had gone to see him years ago. read more

I have gone to Dr. Elder's office for many years. He has a wonderful knack at taking complex dental phenomenon and making it easy to understand. His skill at dentistry and dentist chair-side-manner is also impeccable. I've had him perform quite a few dental procedures, with great success - all the while feeling very at ease. When I'm at his office, I know he has my best interests at heart. Can't recommend him enough! read more

I was on vacation in the Santa Ynez valley when a horrible toothache started! I am dental phobic and the thought of seeing a dentist that was not my usual was scary but Dr. Elder and his staff were great! Supportive, efficient, kind and gentle, and able to get me on their schedule within hours of my call. So far, I am now much more comfortable and though I have follow up scheduled at home for definitive treatment, I have enjoyed the rest of my time here. Thank you very much for making time to get me in and helping me!! read more

I have to tell you that this office is awesome! From the person at reception, hygienist and the dentist Dwayne Elder All friendly! They go out of their way to squeeze you in if your having difficulties, I love the fact that even as busy as they are, they always greet you with a smile! My teeth have never looked so good! Thank you to all the staff for making every experience there smooth and painless! read more

Dr Elder and his staff are incredible. It is such a pleasure to start a relationship with someone who loves what he does and he does it very well. Had a cleaning and new crown this week and then got an immediate appointment to adjust the crown and make it perfect. Thanks Doc. read more

I had a dental emergency years ago and Dr. Elder was able to get me in right away. I have never had to wait when arriving for my appointments. Dr. Elder always takes time to make sure you understand any procedure and that you are comfortable. The rest of the staff is amazing as well. I have recommended them to a few friends and will continue to do so. read more

Finally went in to have several fillings replaced plus a crown. Dr. Elder will explain exactly what he is going to do and will answer any questions you might have. They have the latest tools and equipment and the procedure was 100% painless and stress-free. They care about you and your teeth. read more

Dr. Elder has been my best choice for a dentist. He truly cares about the wellbeing of his patients as opposed to being selfish in the decisions made for treatments. He clearly explains his recommendations and details the work he has done or plans to do. Being so well-informed made the visit that much better. 100% recommend coming here read more

I can't imagine a more competent and caring dentist. Doesn't get any better.

'Doctor D' is the best. Passionate about what he does. Never cuts corners. Always driven to give every one of his patients a great smile. Painless, professional, friendly. They treat you like family. Talented and experienced staff, efficient business systems in place. It's the best of the best. Been awarded 'Best in the Valley'. I wouldn't go anywhere else. Big Joe Daddy read more

I have been going to dentists for decades. My experience in dr Elder's office was the best ever! Dr Elder is gentle, detail oriented and a great communicator and the staff are pleasant, courteous and friendly read more

Dr. Elder is incredible with kids - always makes you feel comfortable and does very quality work. Our family has been very happy with his work for over 10 years. Bo from Solvang read more

Dr. Elder and his staff regularly go above and beyond to make sure that their patients are comfortable and happy. Andrea at the front desk is a huge advocate to make sure that everything is squared away with insurance so that there are no surprise costs. Val, one of the hygienists is gentle with patients who have sensitive teeth, while doing a thorough job. Dr. Elder is the best. He takes time with his patients to discuss procedures and answer questions. He never pressures his patients into procedures they don't need or can't afford. In my case, he went went the extra mile. I had a retainer that didn't fit perfect. It was ok, even fine. But he sent it back to the lab and spent an hour fine tuning it so that it would look and feel natural. After a while, it broke (I broke it!)when I took it out. He replaced it without any cost to me. This practice is the epitome of a small town friendly family dentist. Our area is so lucky to have them in our town! read more

Dwayne Elder is the Dentist's Dentist. I have been a clinical Dentist for 35 years and when I encountered problems with my teeth, I immediately thought of DWAYNE. I'VE known him both professionally and personally for years. He is an excellent technician and individual. I had 2 bridges done at his beautiful office in Santa Ynez. His efficient and knowledgeable staff impressed me with their skills. Thanks for a wonderful experience. Frank Hull DDS read more

I'm local thought I could have good work done in the valley. All the girls are very nice. But paid a lot for a crown that falls off all the time. Wow I expected better work. read more

I've just visited Dr. Elder's office for the first time, after a year of careful inquiry; ''shopping'' for a new dentist after mine retired. I am a dentist myself, with 43 years of experience, and I can say without hesitation that this office is top notch. Dr. Elder is a great mix of friendly, knowledgeable, practical and informative. He is the dentist's dentist. I feel like I was treated like his brother. His office staff is wonderful, from front desk to chair side assistant. My hygienist was Misty, and she did an absolute marvelous job of being the perfect combination of very thorough, yet gentle. This office is professional, yet friendly. It has ''old school'' values of honesty, quality, and integrity, yet has state of the art equipment and knowledge. The trend in many offices these days is all business; where they are profit motivated and the bottom line is paramount. Dr. Elder's office is NOT like that, with its emphasis on the patient's comfort, well being, and the quality of the work. I will be back, and will bring my entire family. read more

I was visiting Santa Ynez and had dental emergency. Concierge recommended few options and I was very happy to be treated by Dr. Elder. The office location is very convenient. Medical staff is extremely friendly and ready to help. Dr.Elder found time in his busy schedule to accommodate my needs. Thank you very much! Without you my trip would be ruined. Alen read more

I highly recommend Dr. Elder and his staff. Early one morning, a good-sized chunk of molar decided to take a permanent vacation from chewing. I called my dentist. Out of town. I phoned the on-call guy, got voice mail and left one. Hmmm. A search of the internet led me to Dr. Edler's website, which I perused with care. I was skeptical until I learned that each member of his staff had been with him a good long time. From this I surmised that Dr. Elder must certainly be a great boss and, likely, a great dentist. I gave the office a call. Hearing of my dilemma, they got me right in that very morning for a look-see and scheduled me the next day for a temporary crown. Dr. Elder did everything possible to alleviate stress and pain, quite successfully. The permanent crown fits perfectly. I have since had my teeth cleaned by Misty (FANTASTIC!) and am scheduled for another crown next week. I can't say I look forward to visiting the dentist but will say I no longer dread it. Since we all need a dentist at one time or another, I definitely suggest Dr. Elder and his staff for your next visit. read more