7-STAR EXPERIENCE!! I came in today to see Dr Wechter for…read moresome reassurance/diagnosis on an issue with my mouth/tongue....SO GLAD I DID! ...From the moment I spoke on the phone to Angelica, to the stellar care I experienced, this entire practice had things dialed-in! Here are a few experience highlights: 1. Angelica (phone receptionist)was so kind. She spent much time with me on the phone and was so cordial and kind. I felt she truly was empathetic and she worked to find me a next day appointment with Dr Wechter at his SB location. 2. Their SB office is located right off of Pedrogosa. Their is an elevator, for those who are in need, such as myself (since I am also recuperating from a foot surgery). 3. The entire office is the most immaculately clean office....just superbly clean, aesthetically appealing and non-cluttered with a bit of higher-end Spanish Mission theme. They obviously take great care to keep things clean/sanitary and relaxing/comfortable 4. Dr Wechter is the kindest and most authentic doctor!! He is VERY giving of time...even sits with you after, to be sure all your questions have been answered and he is a master in his field. He was so cordial and I felt that he truly desired to listen and help. He didn't talk over me, and fully explained everything. **I've seen a lot of doctors in my time, as I have worked as a nurse for many years, and thusly must give high props to Dr Wechter for being the "whole nine yards" for everything you'd like to see in a doctor. 5. The entire staff are all so very personable, cordial and kind. The young gentleman who assisted Dr Wechter today (so sorry I forgot to ask his name) had such a lovely smile and was superb. I cannot thank you all enough for the A++ attention, care and kindness. You've set a new bar in service!

This office shows amazing disrespect to patients' time. I had to wait for more than an hour…read more(literally!) for a consultation that lasted 10 minutes and over 50 minutes for a quick progress check. Dr. Riviera is a good oral surgeon but the office manager is grossly incompetent. If you do not want to spend hours waiting there, go to another practice -- there are many qualified oral surgeons in Santa Barbara, whose office managers are effective and competent.

5 stars. Dr. Bienstock is outstanding, as divine, as I can imagine, a dentist or oral surgeon can…read morebe. He is first of all a sweet and mentally healthy man, to say nothing of his excellent physical appearance. I had an extraction, and can barely remember anything about, whereas this was not the case with another oral surgeon. I had two IMPLANTS with sinus lift, with him which were flawless. I wish he could have lifted my boobs, but that is not his specialty. We are lucky to have him here in Goleta/S.B. His staff are humane and caring, the magazines are even good. I cannot comment on the cost because I have nothing to compare it to. It costs a bundle, but you can take a dental loan and pay it off in a decent amount of time.

The very best ..doc Binstock!! Did 2 implants…read more. Bone graft. And sinus lift.. He did excellent job Very nice ..professional.. He and his staff..great team work I was so scared...but be back in his office..soon to do other implant.. Thank you doc ...you are the best and great

As a Registered Dental Hygienist in Santa Barbara, I have worked with many Oral Surgeons and in my…read moreopinion, Dr. Michajlenko is hands down the best. 13 years ago my son chose Dr. Michajlenko to extract his wisdom teeth after having 3 other consults. The care he and his support team gives has been unmatched. He is kind, understanding, a calming presence in an uncomfortable environment, and intelligent without arrogance. Today was the third time I took a loved one to see Dr. Michajlenko and he proved once again, he will be the only oral surgeon to place my boyfriend's implants. Thank you for your care.

Walter Michajlenko is one of the oral surgeons that came recommended by my dentist. I had a failed…read moreroot canal so I was informed I'd be a good candidate for a tooth implant. One tooth extraction and workup so far, it's been a good experience. The staff is helpful and friendly, Dr. Michajlenko is knowledgeable, experienced, and I've had a good experience with his services. I feel pretty confident going into the implant procedure in a few weeks. I recommend checking your dental insurance on tooth implants as many don't cover them but some do.

Dr. Mcaninch IV, is Extremely Excellent at what he does, he extracted three teeth the same day !…read moreand I virtually felt nothing!!! His professionalism is outstanding. I am not fond of dentists because of bad experiences in the past, however Dr. M IV has now changed my prospective. This man knows what he's doing and he radiates the passion by the work he performs. I would highly recommend Dr. M IV, for any surgical/cosmetic work you may require. If your like me and are not fond of dentist and are skeptical, please believe me, he is good ! Thank You Dr. M IV and your staff for your caring and compassion. I am extremely happy with the work you performed on my teeth. Ernie Cardenas

100% wonderful! I was having a dental crisis because I kept putting off care I knew I needed. Donna…read morecalled me back so fast and emailed me the paperwork immediately so we could just get rolling! The office manager approved for me to come in right away! I am visiting in town and couldn't find any appointments for 2 more days! My friend had a really, really old coupon sitting in a drawer and they honored it! I drove in and Dr. McAninch saw me right away! Angela, the dental assistant was incredibly gentle and sweet and talked me through the entire appointment, even holding my hand at one point. I had to have an extraction and the tooth was infected! Dr. McAninch made sure I was numbed up and comfortable as much as possible. Thank you Ocean for taking such great care of me when I failed to take care of myself.

Dr. Hall provided a 2nd opinion on a root canal that had gone "bad". Every visit has been as…read morepleasant at it could be given the circumstances. I found Dr. Hall (and staff) to be friendly and willing to answer all my questions with patience. The whole process went off without a hitch and was surprisingly pain free. Literally I experienced zero pain after having my tooth extracted and later on, a post inserted. Not sure if I got lucky, more likely he just knows what he's doing. He uses the latest equipment so maybe that helps him do an excellent job? While I don't want to go thru this process again, if I have to, I'll be returning to Dr. Hall and wholeheartedly recommend him to everyone in the area. The only downside is he doesn't provide the actual tooth that attaches to the post but this isn't really a big issue.

I wish I could give 0 stars. This is regarding Dr Jones. I had a wisdom tooth extraction (4 teeth)…read moreat Santa Barbara Center for Oral and Maxillofacial surgery (by Dr Jones) on July 18th. When I came out of surgery no one had told me what had happened. Eventually we found out 5 days later that it was a "code brown" situation while I was under anesthesia. Dr Jones eventually admitted to pushing my upper left wisdom tooth too far and lodging it into my upper cheek where they then had to "dig" it out of the buccal space. I wasn't able to breastfeed my 9 month old for 10 days due to being on heavy pain killers for a week longer than they anticipated. I eventually ran out of milk supply. I was completely numb in my left cheek, upper lip, left upper teeth for almost a year. Dr later admitted to this happening only one other time in her 15 year career and admitted this was a rare complication/mistake, but despite how rare and severe of a complication, I didn't see her in person until 11pm on Friday the 22nd when I called her (for the 6th time) because I had very extreme pain in the upper left of my mouth and head. During the week we had called her office several times with concerns and emailed her with updated photos of my face but no one asked me to come into the office to be seen. This was so incredibly stressful on me and my family and I would hate for this to occur with anyone else. I wish there would've been much more attention to this matter. Rather I felt like this serious and rare complication was minimized and dismissed.

Dr. Welsh was good at what he does. I healed in one day basically, and my husband who's in nursing…read moreprogram was not happy that he didn't get a chance to be my " nurse " bc I healed so fast haha. And I also understand the negative reviews here, at the consultation I told him I was still nursing, and he went ," are you gonna nurse her until she's 13 ".... I didn't know what to say.... But I don't think he meant anything provocative or so... it's just the way he is I guess.....

He apparently retired so it's a new doctor but they had me wait in my car while surgery was done on…read moremy daughter. It's hot out here and that's ridiculous! How about being civil and telling me she's ready to come to the car. Has anyone else heard of this ridiculousness?

Botox, Fillers, and etc.. have you heard about them???…read more I don't routinely get Botox, maybe once or twice a year, only for special occasions. But when I do I seek out Lori at Dr. Gunson's office. Lori is a licensed PA, who started out in dermatology initially and is now working in the maxilofacial surgery field. She is everything you need in a esthetic provider. She's knowledgeable, gentle, conservative, and kind. If ever in need of all things fillers and Botox, come and see her.

If you're considering double jaw surgery, look no further than Dr. Michael Gunson and Lori Heinze…read morein Santa Barbara / Goleta--they are truly the best in the field. They take on the toughest cases, and I am beyond grateful that my Ohio orthodontist referred me to them. I had double jaw surgery (DJS) at age 56 with Dr. Gunson, and I could not have asked for a better experience. From start to finish, everything was handled with the utmost professionalism and care. The entire process--from my initial consultation in January 2022, to my surgery in March 2024, throughout my follow up care to my one-year final appointment in March 2025--was exceptional. My recovery was easier than I expected, and the results have been life-changing. I no longer suffer from daily headaches, neck, or shoulder pain. My severe snoring disappeared overnight--I now sleep peacefully through the night for the first time in years. People often tell me I look ten years younger! But the biggest, most immediate difference? As soon as I woke up from surgery, I took one deep breath in and knew it had worked. My airway was increased by four times in size, and for the first time, I could breathe fully and freely. Dr. Gunson is a brilliant, meticulous, and compassionate surgeon who specializes in these procedures, and his expertise is evident at every step. Lori Heinze and the entire team (Carol, Kim, Jasmine) are incredibly kind, intelligent, and hardworking--they made me feel completely supported throughout the entire journey. My only regret? Not doing this years ago! I was nervous and kept putting it off, but now, knowing what I do, I would have done it sooner without hesitation. If you are considering jaw surgery, trust Dr. Gunson and his team--you will be in the best hands possible. A million thank yous to Dr. Gunson, Lori Heinze, and the entire staff! You gave me a new quality of life, and I will forever be grateful. Highly, highly recommend I give Gunson a 10/10 Rating! Angela Thomas (Ohio)

Staff were great. Tubbs DDS was great as well, was detailed and thorough. Very happy with my…read moreresults. Zero billing issues. The call center was a bit annoying, but once you're connected with the front staff person it runs very smoothly.

Went in for cleaning and x-rays. Tried to upsell after the x-ray. Wouldn't clean until I had couple…read moreof unnecessary and expensive procedures. Had them send the x-rays to another dentist, and was informed that they did an incomplete job and I'd need more x-rays.

I've been here 4 times (only twice for cleanings the others were exams) and EVERY time they've been…read morerunning behind by at least 30 minutes and they dont let you know, you just sit and feel ignored. The cleanings are good and I really like my hygienist, but they are rushed. Its a bad combination of waiting for 30 to 45 minutes to be seen and then rushed out. Also, parking is difficult at the Milpas location, street parking is limited to 90 minutes and when you spebd up to 45 waiting to be seen, its no good.

Wish I could leave NO stars ! DO NOT COME HERE ! If you…read morevalue your time and money .. firstly we come from 1.5 away bc we were referred here by my sons dentist back at home and the way they wasted my time and money going back and forth where it could've been simple phone calls before making us come all the way here for literally NOTHING . AND surgery date came and the dentist was MIA . Come on ! Such un professionalism to say the least . I as well will be filing a complaint . Absolutely ridiculous

Been going to Dr. Wipf for years. Things I like:…read moreOffice staff is friendly. Dental hygienist is wonderful. Dentist is knowledgeable, up to date with proper dental care, and gentle. They have air conditioning.

Dr. Maria Aiello is a wonderful dentist, extremely caring and wants the patient to feel…read morecomfortable. And she is willing to refer to specialists for orthodontal work. Dr. Aiello was out on maternity leave and Dr. Wipf stepped right in and handled my immediate need seamlessly. And the office staff, including Jennifer, is very attentive and pleasant to work with as a patient. Jim R