I have been to four oral surgeons in my lifetime, and Dr. Bienstock is hands down the best, most professional, and most talented. The other oral surgeons I visited had older equipment and asked for higher prices than what Dr. Bienstock charged.
My procedure went perfectly and was painless. He kept me up to date about each step he was taking. Unlike the other oral surgeons, he had high-tech state of the art computer technology and other brand new equipment, so I knew I was getting the best in latest professional care.
I can’t recommend him highly enough.
Franky Viveros · 5 out of 5 stars · 2 years ago
High quality work, professionalism at its best, great customer service and a very clean and welcoming office/environment. The huge fish tank a huge plus if you feel a little nervous and what to bring yourself back peace.
The ladies at the front office are always welcoming and charismatic, and the Dental Assistants are always there to make you feel at ease and always share a smile.
Dr. Bienstock's passion and love for his career reflects in his craft. He definitely has a tact for what he does. Aside from being a professional, he great human being. I highly recommend him, and his team of professionals.
It's nice to be treated like a human being and not like just another client.
Arturo Salgado · 5 out of 5 stars · 2 years ago
I recently took my 81 yo mother with dementia for a consultation with Dr. Bienstock. His expertise and professional staff made me and my mom feel comfortable going through with the procedure of full lower dental implants. Surgery went great, everyone was competent, proficient and extremely helpful with my mom. Seeing her proudly smile again and laugh with confidence has been the greatest gift a son could ask for! Well worth it, I highly recommend Dr. Bienstock and his experienced staff.
TC · 5 out of 5 stars · 2 years ago
Dr Bienstock was extremely kind, patient and professional. My initial plan had to be changed which caused me worry, but the changes were necessary. I'm glad Dr. Bienstock is very meticulous.
I was worried about the money but realize that is a quality problem. Some people cannot afford a dental check, never mind dental implants. I am beyond blessed. His staff were great as well. Theresa A.
Clay & Lynda Cole · 5 out of 5 stars · 4 years ago
Dr. Bienstock and his dedicated staff have done excellent work performing two extractions and two implants for me over the past 6 years. The most recent extraction was in June of this year and the implant was put in place last week. He took the time to explain both procedures in detail and to answer my questions. His staff was professional and friendly -- scheduling and reception associates as well as the surgical assistants. During the extraction and implant procedures Dr. Bienstock and his surgical team were very attentive to make certain I remained comfortable.
Dr. Bienstock is a highly skilled surgeon who cares about the doing the best possible work for his patients. Should I require another extraction and implants I would definitely want him to do the surgery. I recommend him and his team without reservation whatsoever.
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About Santa Barbara Oral Surgery
Santa Barbara Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, listed here as Santa Barbara Oral Surgery, is an oral surgery practice serving patients in Santa Barbara, Goleta, and the Santa Ynez Valley. Its Patterson Office is located at 122 S. Patterson Ave, Building A, Suite 111, in the 93111 area, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The practice also has offices on East Pedregosa Street in Santa Barbara and on Alamo Pintado Road in Solvang. The office describes its approach as combining surgical expertise with the warmth of the Central Coast, with the team guiding patients through every step, from a first visit to follow-up care.
For patients considering dental implants, the practice offers dental implants, full arch restoration, and bone grafting, and its website notes that implants offer a secure, natural-looking way to restore function after tooth loss. Dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, and bone grafting are specifically listed as services offered at the Patterson location. The broader practice also provides tooth extractions, impacted canine exposure, facial trauma repair, corrective jaw surgery, oral pathology, gummy smile correction, and sedation options. New patients can request a consultation online, complete forms through the practice's patient portal, and review financial options on the website.
Meet the Doctors
The practice's clinical team includes Dr. David C. Hall, DDS, a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a diplomate of both the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Board of Dental Anesthesia, who has a particular interest in dental implants and joined the Santa Barbara practice in 2002. Dr. Marc H. Bienstock, DDS, MD, is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with training in both dentistry and medicine. He earned his dental degree from Columbia University in 1997 and his medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 2000, and has practiced in Santa Barbara since 2003 with a focus on advanced implant dentistry and complex oral rehabilitation. Dr. Samantha B. Jones, DDS, MD, is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery who completed her dental degree, medical degree, and oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at UCLA and holds a general anesthesia permit from the Dental Board of California. Dr. Jonathan Wechter, DDS, is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon who earned his dental degree at UCLA and completed advanced surgical training at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospitals, including experience in facial trauma, head and neck pathology, implant surgery, and office-based anesthesia. The site does not specify which surgeons see patients at the Patterson Office.
Licenses and credentials
Dr. Jonathan Wechter (General dentist, licensed since 2018): CA dental license active, not on the federal exclusion list, permit for IV sedation and general anesthesia. License CA #102939, NPI 1649776428.