Richard W Davis, DDS

I write a lot of food reviews, and not many doctor, psychiatrist, or dental reviews, frankly because 99% of them terrify me.
But Rick Davis has been THE BEST breath of fresh air. I have not been to the dentist in a long time, and I am experiencing TMJ from the amount of stress in my life. He is so sweet, kind hearted, and a truly caring and generous man. I got a mouth guard, and he sent it back and worked on it until it was absolutely perfect for my mouth. Also while he was fitting me for it, I mentioned how self conscious I have been for years of one of my two front teeth being longer than the other. He fixed it on the spot for me.
People– I am the individual who had to take 10mg Valium to simply get me into the car to go to my old dentist. Rick made me feel safe, which speaks volumes.
Oh, and his wife is a yoga zen master who saves lives of people with personal struggles. That’s one powerful couple, that gives a lot to this community.
GO SEE HIM!

Dr. Davis is a highly qualified dentist with integrity, compassion and a great sense of humor! I had major structural work done on all of my upper teeth in order to strengthen the core which enabled me to keep my teeth. it involved crowns and bridges and lots of detail work including gum work. They look unbelievable and not a day passes without someone commenting how beautiful and natural my teeth look. I am not afraid to smile anymore! I drove 350 miles one way from the SF Bay Area for several months to his office because he is the best and yet, reasonably priced! It was well worth the trip and I would do it again in a heart beat. He was supportive, caring and very receptive to my needs. He did not hesitate to come to his office on a Friday night at 10 p.m. to help secure a crown. His office has state of the art equipment making every visit extremely efficient and every procedure spot on with the most modern equipment and techniques. Dr. Davis was always considerate in making sure I did not experience any pain. There was always concern for my comfort and convenience. He is a perfectionist and was thorough in discussing each procedure beforehand. Not only was he professional and accommodating, but one of the friendliest, dentists I have ever met. It is obvious he absolutely loves his job! This is a wonderful office! Everyone in this office is very friendly, cheerful and excellent at their job. I truly feel that everyone has the patients’ best interest at heart. It was always a pleasant experience to work with all of them. Dr. Davis set me on the road to better dental health and for that I am grateful. If you are in need of a competent Dentist and Staff, want a great experience and leave with an amazing smile, don’t walk, but RUN to Dr. Richard Davis. When it comes to the best, there just is no one else in California that can give you that kind of quality care. I would definitely refer family and friends to his Practice.

I was very surprised to see the other review on this page was so positive, especially in regards to his rude, nasty office staff. I don’t have any real complaints about the dental care I received from Dr Davis himself, but the horrible woman he has running his front office made every appointment a misery. Going to the dentist is stressful enough without being barked at and listening to other other people be barked at while you wait. There are many good dentists in the Santa Barbara area, and it’s very easy to find one who hires polite and sensible staff. In other words, look elsewhere for your dental needs, its not worth the hassle

I have been Rick’s patient for years, he has seen me through some pretty tough situations. He is a fine, skilled dentist, and a warm human being. He is very honest and doesn’t cut corners at all, but also has a reassuring and gentle demeanor. His office manager is a tough lady, she will definitely give you the straight information you need. I am always happy to refer people to Rick, I am sure they will get good treatment.

Just wanted to say what a great experience I had with Dr. Davis and his staff last week. Everything they did was to make me comfortable (and they could tell I get freaked out at the dentist!). Ultimately I had to have a tooth extracted, but Dr. Davis removed it quickly with no pain.
You guys are the best!

I used to be afraid of the Dentist. Not anymore! Dr. Davis took the time to make sure that I was comfortable and was not in pain. I think so many people are afraid of the Dentist because of past experiences when they where young. I work in the medical perfusion and I can’t believe how many people will not go tho the dentist until they are in bad shape. Dr. Davis has and excellent team and I love getting my teeth cleaned and taking care of myself. Dr. Davis is meticulous about his work and not only is he mostly pain free he is exceptional at cosmetic veneers and implants. Thank you for your excellent work!!!

My family has been going to Dr. Rick Davis for the last 7 or 8 years. He has a genuine nature about him and you feel completely at ease in the chair. Diane, at the front desk is very easy to chat with and very helpful with insurance issues. Always on YOUR side. Hygienist is wonderful, as well as the dental assistants. I was recommended by a friend, and I have passed on the recommendation to many of my friends. If you HAVE to go to the dentist — go to Rick! You will love him!

It’s obvious that the front desk woman — Diane — has been in the dental loop for YEARS. Really, I mainly go because of her. She speaks fluent «insurance» and uses an assertive tone with them. So, just bring your card and she handles EVERYTHING. Love it.
Dr. Davis is super nice. It’s as if he takes a shot of espresso every hour; that kind of chipper personality. I think he genuinely enjoys being a dentist. He’s gentle and doesn’t flinch when requesting a second shot of numbing potion.
The office itself is just that — an office. Besides computer xrays, there’s nothing too high tech about it (which is rare for Santa Barbara — land of the whitest teeth on earth). And yes, you can pick up a free toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss on your way out.
The only con is limited hours/​days for a teeth cleaning. I like random Friday morning appointments and not spending my Tuesday lunch hour in a chair but Diane and Dr. Davis make up for this inconvenience!