Dr. Hall extracted two of my molars and proved himself a consummate professional. I experienced no…read morepain whatsoever, during and after the procedure. His communication was clear and friendly, and he made sure all of my concerns were thoroughly addressed. The staff has earned my appreciation and respect; I was made to feel comfortable and safe at every step throughout my experience. I would endorse his care without reservation, and am grateful he is a member of our health care community.

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.

I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed by Dr. Wallace last month, and I would highly recommend him…read moreto anyone who needs their wisdom teeth removed. He explained the procedure and showed me why they needed to be removed with a 3d scan. His staff and him are friendly and professional. I have never had any sort of dentistry needed before and being 33 I am on the late side of getting my wisdom teeth removed so I was nervous , but the sedation used knocked me right out and before I knew it I was ready to go home. I had almost no swelling or pain and am very happy I did this procedure with him!

Doctor Wallace and the office were very professional and top notch. Had two teeth extracted on an…read morehour with bone graft. No pain afterwards so no drugs. All in all a great experience.

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. McAninch IV is a very great doctor and he explained everything well and was willing to clarify…read moreany questions I had. I just finished surgery at their location and I felt very minor discomfort the first few days with no pain and minor swelling. Big kuddos to Dr. McAninch IV and his surgical assistants!

From the moment I entered the office until I was finished, I felt very comfortable and well- cared…read morefor. Dr. Hall was very professional and his assistants were terrific too. All in all, a good experience.

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.

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?

I was super nervous about getting my wisdom teeth removed but Dr. Welsh and his team made the…read moreprocess super easy!

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)

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.

The doctors and staff that are in office are amazing, really sweet. I loved the care we received…read morefor our appointments, they're very understanding over dental anxiety. However, when you try to call them it seems like it gets sent to a call center. The call center has failed to cancel, reschedule, or get in touch with the office. I've tried calling numerous times and it's the same person with the same outcome, I really wish they had a direct line.

Pathway is kind of a joke Dental place that Delta Hmo and other low end dental insurance plan…read morepeople get stuck with. You can't schedule in advance more than a few weeks out for a some reason, they never answer the phone, and there's some hard sell procedure on every visit to try to extract more money from you. They are aggressive on billing, they actually brought the credit card machine into the room during my treatment to pay *during* my filling. Other times they call and email over and over to collect bills I already paid. They won't do a cleaning and exam on the same visit, you have to do 2 separate appointments and they won't do a cleaning unless you sit through the hard sell and agree to the procedures they want to do. They got annoyed when I asked a question about what they wanted to do to my mouth and said I shouldn't ask questions because it "affects the quality of care they can provide" . Um no, answering patients' questions is exactly how you DO provide quality care, not the other way round. No one ever answers the phone so you have to ask questions during the appointment but they just want to crank your teeth into dollars and keep quiet I guess. Had to go back 2 more times to get a filling smoothed out because they were so rushed the filling was lumpy and rough and I couldn't get floss around it. They were annoyed with me that they did crappy work to begin with. I stopped going here after that. It's a drill-mill, good luck.

I had a great experience at this dental office! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt…read morewarm, cozy, and welcoming. The office itself is small, which actually makes it feel much more personal and comfortable compared to larger, busy clinics. The staff were incredibly friendly and made the whole visit feel relaxed and even fun. They took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I felt at ease throughout the appointment. You can tell they really care about their patients and creating a positive experience. The space is clean, nicely decorated, and has a calm vibe that helps take the stress out of going to the dentist. It's the kind of place where you feel like you're more than just another appointment. If you're looking for a dental office that's cozy, welcoming, and run by a kind, professional team, I'd definitely recommend this place!

Monkey business at it finest. $248 for taking a video of your teeth and video conference to…read moreexplain their findings. The dentist office can do a late next day cancel, but if you cancel within 48hours there will be an invoice coming your way. No matter what time your appointment is set for, this dentistry will always be late. Save your money and time, this place sucks. They are the few that accept medi-care. If you have good dental insurance, this place is not for you.