Our Approach

Our approach is based on the belief that a healthy system will also be beautiful. We use the study of natural and healthy chewing systems, that continue to function ideally and be beautiful throughout life, to design a minimally invasive process for our patients. We use this customized process to restore the entire chewing system into a functional and harmonious state. Restoring stability in the chewing system gives it the environment it needs to heal, ensuring long-term sustainability and preventing further degradation of the oral structures.

Do you have tooth wear and/or gum recession? Jaw pain, jaw joint clicking, popping, or locking? Do you have headaches, facial pain, or neck aches? Do you want minimal treatment that will help you keep your teeth beautiful, healthy, and functional for your lifetime?

If yes to anything above, this is how we can help:

• We start by meeting with you in a non-clinical and relaxed setting so we can get to know you and your health goals.
  
  

• We believe in working with you to minimize the amount of treatment you need to be as healthy as you choose.
  
  

• We use biological principles to work with your body and its ability to function ideally and harmoniously.
  
  

• We use a dental microscope to give you the best and most precise results possible.

Our standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve.  We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health.  Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.

In order to deliver the highest standard of dental care available, we employ several noteworthy technologies. These include a Zeiss Microscope for all restorative procedures, electric handpieces (reduces the high-pitched sound of the drill), air abrasion unit (allows for conservative procedures that can be done without anesthesia), and digital scanner to eliminate the need for most uncomfortable impressions. We do not mill crowns in-house, as we believe that working with highly trained and skilled laboratory technicians (all in the US) still yield the best-fitting and most esthetic results.

As a practice, we truly believe that preventative care and education are the keys to optimal dental health.  We strive to provide “dental health care” vs. “disease care”; that’s why we focus on thorough exams – checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and taking X-rays when necessary. We also know that routine cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride are all helpful in preventing dental disease.  Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, we’re also concerned about your health.  A review of your medical history can help us stay informed of your overall health, any new medications, and any illnesses that may impact your dental health.

Infection control in our office is also very important to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians.  We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy.  To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning.  We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care.  Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.

Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our success.  We understand how uneasy some patients can feel about their dental visits, and we know that we can make a difference by providing a relaxing and positive experience.  Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

We are proud to associate ourselves with quality like-minded professionals in the following groups:

California Green Business Network

Santa Barbara Women in Dentistry 

OBI

ADA

CDA

SBVCDS

AGD