I've never stopped using a dentist because their phone service was so bad, but there is a first…read moretime for everything. When they moved the Carpinteria office to their new location in January, 2025 I tried to make an appointment to get a crown. Every time I called I went to voicemail. Shannon, the receptionist, sent me email saying that their new Comcast phone service was not working properly, and that my phone was the problem because she could not get through, although she had left me voicemail after 5PM. I gave her my work number and got another voicemail after 5 PM. She said I could try the Ventura office on the day that it was open. Straight to voicemail again. I was using the same phone and same carrier that I had before their office move. I was sick of being blamed for their failure to take a call or return a call and I needed a new crown, so I went to another dentist.

Finding a dentist you feel confident with is a challenge…read more Excellent staff and office is clean and well maintained. Dr. Owiesy and assistant were thorough and devised a plan for dental care.

Dr Marsh's practice, Carpinteria Dental, was taken over by Dr. Macias. Dr. Marsh will be missed,…read morealong with Storm the four legged Office Manager. After seeing the same excellent support staff, and meeting Dr. Macias, I am optimistic about the change. He was very kind, despite some truly self inflicted tooth troubles, and really took the time to work to repair my tooth correctly. He was a gentle as humanly possible through the whole process. I look forward to seeing him under better dental circumstances.

Such awesome staff! John is great and his whole staff seem very knowledgeable and everyone truly…read moreseems to be happy working there.

Mellisa is my Hygienist at Riviera Smiles and I saw her today. She does an excellent job on my…read moreteeth and also a very nice person :) I always feel welcomed by everyone at Riviera Smiles!

I received care here a few years ago, and after talking with a friend recently, we realized we both…read morehad very similar, and very concerning, experiences with Riviera Smiles. I feel it's important to share mine. I waited over an hour past my appointment time before being seen, and unfortunately things only went downhill from there. Months after my visit, I received a surprise notice saying I owed a lot of money, with no itemized bill attached. I then spent months going back and forth between my insurance and the office. My insurance was incredibly helpful and patient, and they told me the office did not file the claim accurately, which created ongoing issues. The office staff, on the other hand, felt scattered and disorganized every time I called. They also billed me for several X‑rays, including a panoramic one they couldn't provide proof of ever taking. Because the information I was getting from the office kept changing, I ended up keeping pages of notes with time stamps just to track everything. I simply didn't trust Riviera Smiles to keep accurate records. After reading other reviews, it seems like my experience wasn't an isolated one. I would recommend being very cautious and double‑checking everything if you choose this office.

I've been to many dentists throughout my life, but Dr. Attar is truly a magician. For the first…read moretime ever, when she administered the Novocain, I didn't feel a thing. As someone who is extremely sensitive and terrified of needles, this was nothing short of amazing. She numbed me flawlessly and then replaced my old crown, created a temporary one, and scheduled me to return for the permanent crown in three weeks. Thanks to Dr. Attar, I no longer fear going to the dentist. I feel so fortunate to have found her--she's not just skilled, she's a blessing.

My Dentist of 25 years recently retired, he was in Santa Barbara. Since I live in Carpinteria, I…read moredecided to keep my business at home. I'm glad I did- Dr Kimia Attar is a great dentist and was able to pick right up to complete an implant that was started by my previous dentist. Thank you Dr Attar for your great work and thank you to hygienist Natalia for your service in cleaning my teeth.

Our whole family has been going to Dr. Churchman for 20 years and really appreciate the great staff…read moreand excellent dental care. Dr. Churchman also works hard to make it as painless as possible, even for guys like me!

Like most of us, I am not a fan of the dentist. I do know, however, that avoiding going to the…read moredentist is a terrible idea. If you think about it, aside from inheriting bad teeth, most dental issues are avoidable by simply brushing 2-3x a day and flossing daily. I know all of this because Dr. Churchman not only treats me, he educates me. I have had a cavity filled by him and he did a super job of not letting me see the needle. His staff is thorough and simply top notch, especially Tammy. She is pleasant, courteous and very professional. I highly recommend Dr. Churchman for all of your dental maintenance and needs. He is honest, reasonable and takes pride in his work.