Our experienced oral surgeons and team are dedicated to helping you enjoy a healthier, more comfortable lifestyle. When you visit Ocean Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, we take the time to get to know you and thoroughly understand your oral health needs before recommending the surgical procedure that will be most beneficial to you. Rest assured that we will never pressure you, or perform a treatment that you do not agree with 100%.
Dr. David McAninch was born and raised in Lompoc, CA. He graduated fromCabrillo High School, and attended California Polytechnic State Universityat San Luis Obispo for his Bachelors degree. He then attended theUniversity of Southern California Ostrow School of Dentistry, where hediscovered his passion for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS). Followingdental school, he completed his OMS residency at the University of thePacific, and the Alameda County Medical Center Highland Hospital inOakland and San Francisco. Dr. McAninch also recently earned hiscertification as a Diplomate from the American Board of Oral andMaxillofacial Surgery. This achievement represents the highest distinctionwithin the specialty and that the surgeon has satisfied a rigorousapplication and examination process.
As a native Lompocan, Dr. McAninch is thrilled be able to provide serviceto the people in his hometown. He possesses a unique perspective on thearea and its residents, and enjoys seeing old friends and making new ones.
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Western Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Oral and Facial Surgeons of California American Dental Association California Dental Association Santa Barbara/Ventura County dental society
Dr. McAninch met his wife, Elyse (also Dr. McAninch), in dental school. Shepractices orthodontics on the Central Coast and they are both very excitedto be back in the Santa Barbara Country. They welcomed the arrival of theirfirst born, Bruce in 2017. In their spare time, they enjoy raising their son,working on home renovation projects, their two dogs, golfing, and spendingtime with family at Lake Nacimiento.
Dr. Robert S. Kiken is a graduate of the NYC College of Dentistry; and he trained in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Lincoln Medical Center in the Bronx, NY, the busiest surgical emergency hospital in New York City. While there, Dr. Kiken received extensive training in oral and facial reconstruction. Following his internship and residency, he remained at Lincoln as a teaching attending surgeon, instructing students. During this time, he was also an instructor for residents at Nassau County Medical Center on Long Island, NY.
In 1983, Dr. Kiken and his family moved to Santa Barbara, CA, where he started his private practice. He also became a staff member at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Hospital, and St. Francis Hospital. He is an expert in his specialty, with vast experience in facial reconstruction and dentistry, especially the surgical placement of dental implants and bone grafting procedures. He has continued to maintain a strong presence at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, performing maxillofacial procedures, instructing residents, giving lectures, and serving as the Chair of the Ear, Nose, and Throat Department. He also serves on the Trauma Team at Cottage Hospital, treating medically compromised patients in a hospital setting.
In 1990, Dr. Kiken, became a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. He recertified in 1997 and 2008. He is also Board Certified by the National Board of Dental Anesthesiology. He is an onsite anesthesia examiner for the California Dental Board, and an instructor in basic and advanced cardiac life support.
In his free time, Dr. Kiken takes advantage of Santa Barbaras local activities, including cycling, running, shooting hoops, and golf. He often ventures out on scuba diving and heli-skiing excursions when time permits. He and his wife Susan enjoy adventure travel, and time with their friends and extended family. Known for his spot-on sense of humor, Dr. Kiken puts all his patients at ease with a great story or anecdote. When you meet with him, you can be confident that your care is in the best hands.
A veteran with Dr. Kiken, Angela heads the surgical assisting team. She is certified as an oral surgery assistant for hospital and surgical suite surgeries. Her warm nature always makes our patients and teammates feel well taken care of. She has been invaluable to the practice for over 25 years!
Cande has been with Dr. Kiken for over 13 years as his surgical assistant. As a certified oral surgery assistant, she assists in hospital and surgical suite surgeries. Cande has over 12 years of prior experience in dental assisting and management. Her wonderful, positive nature always makes everyones day better. She has a smile and a joke for everyone! Her husband and two sons keep her busy!
Our Insurance Supervisor, Jana, has been with Dr. Kiken for over five years and expertly manages our patient insurance coordination. Native to Santa Barbara and a graduate of UCSB in Environmental Studies, Jana helps keep our whole office green and environmentally friendly.
Alyssa is a member of our Surgical Team as well as Community Outreach in Santa Barbara. Alyssa is a jack of all trades, including a Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant. Always the spark of energy in the office, Alyssa lends her humor and wit to every situation, helping to make our patients feel at ease.
Donna joined our team in 2017. She completed her training as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant IUNW in 1987, and currently works as our Patient Coordinator, education our patients with regards to their insurance benefits and treatment needs. She loves working with a long-term staff and learning the newest procedures available to our patients.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 125 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestSuzanne Bingham
a year ago
I felt very comfortable from the minute I was met by the front office person and from that point on I was well taken care of and everyone was so kind and professional
aaron shorter
a year ago
Robert S. Kiken, DDS and staff were great professionals. They made sure I was as comfortable and performed my tooth extraction with deliberate, purposeful, precsision. Their bedside manner is what made them stand out as well. Happy I was in their hands. Absolutely recommend. -Aaron S.
Ray Avila
a year ago
Dr. M. and his staff made my oral surgery experience a "painless" one. Also appreciated the follow up call the morning after my surgery. I highly recommend Ocean Oral!
John O'Brien
a year ago
Everyone was very attentive and professional!!!
bruce carter
a year ago
Dr Mac and his staff are terrific!
Alec Grimison
a year ago
Expert, fast, pleasant - what's left to say
Andrew Lee
2 years ago
Had my wisdom teeth extraction Friday the 10th, and overall it was a positive experience. The staff is super friendly and nice, and both doctors do excellent work. My surgeon was David McAninch and I'd recommend him to anyone who is in the market for wisdom teeth extractions. In addition, Dr. McAninch personally called me the following day for a progress check, rather than an assistant, so much respect for that. If you're looking for a place to get your wisdom teeth extracted, go here!
saman barati
2 years ago
That was awesome. Wonderful consultation and amazing extraction . Thanks
Linda Richards
2 years ago
The Dr and staff were very wonderful. They were courteous and caring. I was on vacation and fell at the museum in Santa Barbara and damaged my front teeth cut my lip they took me right in and excellent care and after repositioning front top teeth and 15 stitches, I'm great!!!! Their the best very skilled and quick. Thanks!!!!!
Brian Sholder
2 years ago
I am a retired Beverly Hills dentist for over 24 years and recently moved to SB, had a very bad experience with a general dentist in SB resulting in the inability to open my mouth. (Lock-Jaw) After calling this dentist who told me to take a double dose of Aleve and call him once it got better. I knew I needed to find a professional for a second opinion. I called Dr. David L McAninch DDS, a well trained Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. His office staff was extremely pleasant and scheduled an appointment that same day. Dr McAninch was extremely thorough in his exam and prescribed medicine and exercises. His office is extremely professional and friendly and I would not hesitate to refer patients to him.
Christine Johnson
2 years ago
This office is a pleasure to visit. Everyone is so friendly and positive. Dr. Kiken takes good care so nothing is painful. Thank you!
Alexis Gallo
2 years ago
Definitely appreciate this office and would recommend to anyone in need of oral surgery. I came in after having occasional issues with my 3 wisdom teeth. The first visit was quick and easy. X-rays were done and everything was explained to me in detail. I had dental insurance, but not the best, and luckily Jana was able to get them to pay for one wisdom tooth extraction, which alone saved me a good chunk of money. Surgery with Dr McAninch went well and as expected. Unfortunately, I developed a lot of pain from the location the lower wisdom tooth was removed from. I reached out and was immediately booked with Dr Kiken, who informed me I had the dreaded dry socket in that spot. I ended up going to the office daily for just under a week in order to get the dressings changed. I really appreciated how flexible the office was with me, especially when I was coming in every day. I'm now just over a year out from surgery, and haven't even thought about my wisdom teeth in the past year, so happy camper over here!
Pengfei Xu
2 years ago
Everyone there is extremely friendly and nice, and they offer discount for ucsb students. The staff Angela and Jana are very caring and patient. They would like to answer any questions you have including post-operation instructions and the insurance cost details. Dr. Kiken is very kind and he relieved me a lot before the oral surgeon. Two of my wisdom teeth are extracted very smoothly with no pain at all.
Carla Kroman
2 years ago
Excellent, caring staff. They are great with making you feel at ease and comfortable with procedures. Highly recommend!
Angela Laird Montgomery
2 years ago
I would like to start of by saying I have dental anxiety. It was clear from my first phone call that I had chosen the right office . I had an emergency and I was able to get in the first day . In my experience , that is rare . Once I arrived , I was met by three smiling faces . That helped . The office was beautiful and the ladies were all pleasant and efficient . My paperwork was emailed to me so that was one less thing to worry about . While I waited to get numb , there was soothing music and beautiful videos of oceanography. Dr Kiken was ok very pleasant and informative, he explained my current treatment plan and how to proceed going forward. My extraction was quick and painless . Best dental visit ever .
Jose Rodriguez
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) It is a place with excellent service, excellent staff and they make you feel very good and they explain everything in detail I really recommend this place thank you very much 100% (Original) Es un lugar con exelente servicio,exelente personal y te hacen sentir muy bien y te explican todo con detalle yo realmente recomiendo este lugar muchas gracias 100%
Meredith McMinn
2 years ago
Everyone I encountered at the pleasant office of Ocean Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery was friendly, considerate and competent. From scheduling to follow-up, my needs were their concern. Dr. McAninch was casual but professional, efficient yet unhurried and sensitive to the slightest signal of discomfort. The procedure was quick and virtually painless (one always feels the administration of local anesthetic a bit) and I went home with clear printed instructions. The only problem I had was finding the place, where to park and how to get in the first time I went. Even on Google maps it's a little confusing, and the GPS can only do so much, under the circumstances. The building is shared with a different type of medical practice, nestled among other, similar buildings, and while the address is on Bath St., the small parking lot is behind the building among several other lots, accessible via a nameless alley between Quinto and Junipero Streets.
Janice Dodero
2 years ago
From start to finish I was impressed by the caring professionalism exhibited by everyone. Having a tooth extracted is not fun, but doctors and staff made it as painless (no pun intended), an experience as possible. I highly recommend Ocean Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Emily Rafalski
2 years ago
Dr. McAninch extracted my wisdom teeth last week and I had a really good experience. I was very nervous as I had never gone under and him and the nurses were really nice and made me feel extremely comfortable. I was pretty out of it after my surgery but they were incredibly nice and it was overall a really good experience. I also had a few questions so I emailed and heard back really quickly from both the front desk staff and Dr. McAninch which was really nice.
Laura Habecker
2 years ago
I had a very pleasant experience having a tooth extracted , which isn't something most people would say. Everyone in the office was professional , answered all of my questions and was especially thorough with my insurance questions . The fees were VERY reasonable and the office is IN-NETWORK with Delta Dental
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