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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.