Walter C Dukes, DDS

I had what amounts to a full mouth restoration by Walter about 15 years ago, and have been going to him ever since. he’s done very creative work for me. Very highly skilled!
Disclaimer… I’ve known Walter since 1978. He was a flight student at the flying school I owned. He got his FAA Private Pilot certificate there, and earned 100% on his FAA written exam. He was later one of the sponsors of my business and technology radio talk show on KZSB. I think the guy is just great!

Wow, just wow. I have never felt more comfortable with a dentist, and their office ever. Mesa Dental has an INCREDIBLE staff. They are all so friendly, kind, and helpful from the moment you walk in the door!
I came in because I was having extreme tooth pain and they were the only office to answer, AND see me within a few hours. They made me feel so relaxed and sympathized with my clearly irrational fear of the dentist! I am so grateful to have found them because I’m now on my way to healthy teeth and gums again!

Been going there for 30 years, the entire staff rocks, and Dr. Dukes goes out of this way to do a detailed exam. Easy parking

Dr. Dukes and his staff members are the best! My husband and I visited his office often for teeth cleaning and whitening during the year leading up to our wedding. Dr. Dukes and all the staff remembered us each time and we enjoyed keeping them up to date on wedding planning. Just days before the wedding, I (Nikki) felt a cold sore coming on and was surprised to learn that Dr. Dukes had a special laser that could be used to kill the bacteria and stop the cold sore from growing. His staff were able to fit me in for an emergency appointment an hour after I made the call. They even called back to check on me the next day!
Later that week, when we got married, we both had great smiles and were cold-​sore free.
We could not be more happy with the entire office, staff, and care that we have received over the years. The rest of our family feels the same way. We all highly recommend Mesa Dental.
Thanks, Dr. Dukes!
— Robby and Nikki Barthelmess

Definitely recommend Dr. Dukes office! I always hated the dentist since I was growing up but once I was an adult my family and I struggled to find a dentist in a Santa Barbara after our long-​time dentist and family friend retired. I tried several offices before finding Dr. Dukes’ office and I couldn’t be happier I did!
His staff is wonderful and very prompt! I sent an appointment request via his website and had a response and appointment set within hours.
My appointment was no different and had a great cleaning with Secilia. She was gentle and made me feel very comfortable– even after disliking the dentist for most of my life, I really enjoyed it! The office is beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. I highly recommend this office to anyone in search of a great, local dentist!

My boyfriend and I were traveling when suddenly, at lunch he said, «I need to see a dentist, I think I broke my tooth.» We search the website for his dental plan but being it was a Friday afternoon, no one could squeeze him in. We were about to give up when we decided to call Dr. Dukes. Katie tells us he’s not actually ‘seeing patients’ but he’s in the office and to come on in.
Dr. Dukes did a brief exam, turns out it was not broken but definitely infected and needed follow up. For the interim, he drilled down the crown so the bite would be less sensitive. All of it covered under insurance and my guy sent on his way with antibiotics. The whole experience was just so quick and simple we could hardly believe it. Great office, great staff, GREAT experience. Thank you, Dr. Dukes and Co.

Dr. Dukes and his staff go out of their way to ensure that you are comfortable and well informed. No surprise bills after the procedures are done. They are up front with how much the procedure will cost and how much your insurance will cover so you can make informed decisions. The office is recently remodeled and the equipment is state of the art with lasers and a Cerec machine. You can tell they keep up with the latest in dental technology. They offer the creature comforts to help you forget that you are in a dentists office. Dr. Dukes makes himself available to explain the details, the costs, benefits, risks and rewards of everything they will can do for you. You will feel bad for taking so much of his time.

Dr. Dukes is amazing! Their staff is kind and always remembers who you are. He talks to you about your dental health in a respectful manner, never making you feel bad because you don’t floss 5xs a day. Every procedure has been pain-​free. They have heated/​massage chairs, a television mounted on the ceiling with noise-​cancellation headphones. Such a pleasant experience! Dr. Dukes is the perfect dentist for anyone!