Dr. Jon King joined King Dental Group in 2008. Dr. Jon was born and raised in Santa Barbara and graduated from Dos Pueblos High School and the University of California, Santa Barbara. After graduation from UCSB, Dr. Jon attended and was graduated from the University of Nebraska, College of Dentistry, where he served as class president during his junior and senior years. After dental school, he practiced dentistry for eight years in the U.S. Air Force including stations at Offutt AFB, NE; Eielson AFB, AK; and Nellis AFB, NV.
While at Nellis, Dr. Jon served as Chief of General Dentistry directing a team of seven dentists and eight assistants. At Eielson AFB he served as the President of the Company Grade Officers Committee directing 25 Company Grade Officers in multiple community service projects. Jon served as the Preventive Dentistry Officer while in the Air Force and authored several articles for the local base paper.
Dr. Jon is a Santa Barbara dentist committed to dental health for patients and has amassed over 300 hours of post-graduate dental education. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and is currently completing Fellowship with the Academy. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Santa Barbara-Ventura County Dental Society. Jon is also completing the course work for Bioesthetic Dentistry offered by OBI Foundation for Bioesthetic Dentistry.
Peggy is our Dental Office Manager, our receptionist, and also the wife of Dr. Jim King. She has worked in the office for the past 33 years wearing many hats such as office manager and dental assistant. She attended the University of Nebraska with a major in Business Administration. Peggys amazing smile greets patients warmly each time they visit our office and patients leave feeling like they are part of the King Dental Group family. She is extremely knowledgeable about most every aspect of dentistry and can be an excellent resource if you have any questions about your treatment. When Peggy is not working or attending dental meetings, she likes to watch college football (specifically the Nebraska Cornhuskers). Peggy also enjoys the beauty of the beach, watching sunsets and reading.
Roxy joined the King Dental Group team in April 2010. She grew up in Santa Barbara and has lived in the area her whole life. She has an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from S.B. Business College. During college, Roxy was introduced to dentistry while working as a receptionist in a dental office and began cross training to be a dental assistant. Her friendly and warm smile helps bring warmth and comfort when working with patients and her fellow team members. Roxy loves making connections with people and enjoys bringing a smile to our patients faces. When not working, she loves to spend time with her family. She also enjoys any outdoor activity such as going to the beach or going to Lake Havasu. We are proud Roxy is a part of the King Dental Group team.
Kristin is our Marketing Director and is also the wife of Dr. Jon King. She has been with our team a total of 4 years. She started working in our practice very part time typing insurance claims while attending UCSB in 1991. After graduating with a degree in English in 1993, she decided she would rather work full-time in the dental office as a dental assistant/office coordinator. Dr. Jon and Kristin moved away for 14 years and since July 2008 she has been putting her sales, marketing and networking skills to good use at King Dental Group. Kristin loves to spend time with her family which includes Dr. Jon and their three wonderful children. She enjoys hanging out at the beach, watching her kids activities, and reading.
We believe oral health contributes to over all health and self esteem. We provide a comfortable, supportive atmosphere where our patients can learn to take responsibility for their own dental health. We do this by providing quality dental care consistent with the most current dental knowledge.
We take pride in getting to know our patients and their goals for their dental health. We have many patients say that they feel like family throughout their experience in our office. We think this happens because we are there solely for the patient. We are not an insurance driven practice and we believe that gives us the freedom to help our patients achieve Optimal Health and Lasting Beauty.
During a New Patient exam, the doctors spend about 2 to 3 hours gathering the information about that particular patient. Once all the information has been gathered, they typically spend another 2 to 3 hours reviewing the data collected and putting together a written Review of Findings to go over with the patient. After the patient reads and discusses the Review of Findings with the doctor, both the patient and doctor come up with the Treatment Plan or what we often call the Master Plan, aimed at actually achieving the goals the patient has stated.
At the beginning of our practice, we made the decision to be on the leading edge in the art and science of dentistry. This translates into hundreds of hours of Continuing Education each year so that our Dental team can provide for each patient the best that modern dentistry can provide.
We believe that almost all dental disease can be prevented. We create an atmosphere and help each patient learn how to effectively maintain their own dental health. Dental repairs can indeed be very expensive Preventive dental maintenance is far less costly!
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 27 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestChristie A
a year ago
My teeth/gums feel so healthy! I'm so happy! There's no greater feeling than having confidence in my smile! I love smiling/laughing! I really appreciate being helped by Dr. John, Peggy, Leslie, and the team @ king dental group! Leslie is an excellent hygienist! I highly recommend Dr. King, especially if you are looking for veneers or crowns! Dr. John King pays close attention to detail and takes time to color match exactly the way YOU want it. If I could afford to fly from out of state to go back to this office specifically, I would, because I trust them THAT much! Very accountable and were nice enough to be flexible with my payments!
Christie Allen
2 years ago
My teeth/gums feel so healthy! I'm so happy! There's no greater feeling than having confidence in my smile! I love smiling/laughing! I really appreciate being helped by Dr. John, Peggy, Leslie, and the team @ king dental group! Leslie is an excellent hygienist!
Carl Westcott
2 years ago
I was a visitor to SB. Needed some emergency help. Could not have enjoyed a more pleasant experience.
Carl Westcott
3 years ago
I was a visitor to SB. Needed some emergency help. Could not have enjoyed a more pleasant experience.
Meridith Moore
4 years ago
The best dentist and staff I've ever been to
Captain Jack
4 years ago
King of Dental work. His work is like artwork. I have not seen such good work like this in years. Passing through Santa Barbara, found some taffy and oops awau goes half a molar. Sharp like sharks teeth, I had to have it fixed or I would be days cutting up my tounge. Im glad for his work and this family in family dentistry.
Meridith Moore
5 years ago
The best dentist and staff I've ever been to
Captain Jack
5 years ago
King of Dental work. His work is like artwork. I have not seen such good work like this in years. Passing through Santa Barbara, found some taffy and oops awau goes half a molar. Sharp like sharks teeth, I had to have it fixed or I would be days cutting up my tounge. Im glad for his work and this family in family dentistry.
Colleen Wilson
5 years ago
I highly recommend Dr Jon and his staff! This was the most comprehensive and caring initial dental experience I've ever had! Drop your other dentist, this group is top notch!
Kristi King
5 years ago
Dr Jon did an excellent job and made me feel so at ease!
Mark Stouder
5 years ago
Very considerate and professional staff with great attention to detail.
Jack Reed
5 years ago
I've trusted by dental care to the Kings since 1996. Perhaps weirdly, I look forward to my twice yearly visits, as they are great people and feel like family. They also use cutting edge technology. One could put their dental care into better hands!
Bette Lamore
5 years ago
Meticulous and thorough in dental care and very pleasant and concerned with patient care. I have recommended him to my friends and husband.
Zoe Primrose
5 years ago
I can always depend on the Kings for superlative dental care. They have provided my dental care for 35 years, first with Dad King, James, and now with son Jon. It's a terrific collaboration--the best, most caring attention plus top-notch technology and training! I could ALMOST say I enjoy going to my dentist, but he wouldn't fall for that!
Ursula Lamberti
6 years ago
We have been with King Dental group for the past 25 years because we trust them. My son Chad was Dr Jon Kings first patient when he joined his dad about 11 years ago. On the morning of Dr Jon's first day Chad was playing on a jungle gym, slipped and broke his two front teeth, right across the middle of his teeth. As I was rushing to pick him up from the park I called Dr King and told Peggy what had happened. She told me Dr King senior was busy but that Dr Jon could see him right away. I rushed Chad directly to the surgery, he went straight in and an hour later he walked out with his teeth totally repaired!! It was such a blessing that Chad never had to face the world with two badly broken teeth. Chad is 18 years old now and he is still sporting his repaired teeth from all those years ago.
Chuck Huber
6 years ago
I've been a patient of King Dental Group for over 20 years with complete satisfaction. The staff is skilled, attentive to my needs and super friendly. They have my highest recommendation.
Colleen Wilson
6 years ago
I highly recommend Dr Jon and his staff! This was the most comprehensive and caring initial dental experience I've ever had! Drop your other dentist, this group is top notch!
Mark Stouder
6 years ago
Very considerate and professional staff with great attention to detail.
Jack Reed
6 years ago
I've trusted by dental care to the Kings since 1996. Perhaps weirdly, I look forward to my twice yearly visits, as they are great people and feel like family. They also use cutting edge technology. One could put their dental care into better hands!
Kristi King
6 years ago
Dr Jon did an excellent job and made me feel so at ease!
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