Advanced • Modern • Personalized / Dentistry Redefined
Santa Barbara's Premier Cosmetic & Implant Dentist
Restore your smile with advanced cosmetic and implant dentistry in a modern, patient-focused office
Top-rated Santa Barbara cosmetic & implant dentist
Dr. Shawn Hlavaty dds.
Dr. Hlavaty is proud to bring his passion for creating beautiful, healthy smiles to patients throughout Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, and Summerland. He earned his dental degree from New York University (NYU) and completed advanced implant training through NYU in collaboration with the Oral Surgery Clinics at Bellevue Hospital and NYU Medical Center. Specializing in implants, reconstructive dentistry, and cosmetic smile design, Dr. Hlavaty approaches each case with precision, artistry, and a deep commitment to personalized care. He founded Hlavaty Dental Arts with a simple philosophy: exceptional dentistry should always be paired with an exceptional patient experience.
“What I love most about dentistry is that every patient is different. Each case presents unique challenges, and the work we do can have a meaningful impact on someone’s confidence, health, and quality of life.”
— Dr. Shawn Hlavaty
on-site private
parking & EXIT
Discreet, covered parking with a private exit – ideal following aesthetic or sedation procedures.
Eco-friendly
0ffice COMFORTs
Soothing, sustainable atmosphere with soft blankets, neck pillows
and a warm towel at the end of your visit.
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elevated entertainment experience
Ceiling and wall TV's &
noise canceling headphones offering films, streaming, and scenic travel journeys....a patient favorite
concierge level expert care
Dedicated to every
detail from personalized scheduling to seamless follow up. Ensuring a truly amazing, effortless experience.
Santa Barbara’s
premier destination
for cosmetic dentistry
veneers
and dental implants
At Hlavaty Dental Arts, dentistry is designed around you. Your time here is unhurried, your care is personalized, and every detail is thoughtfully considered so your visit feels comfortable, effortless, and even relaxing.Dr. Hlavaty founded this practice with a simple belief: the patient experience should always come first. In a time when many dental visits feel rushed or impersonal, we’ve created a place where care is attentive, refined, and centered entirely on your needs.Whether you’re visiting for preventive care, cosmetic dentistry, or complex restorative treatment, our goal is the same—to deliver exceptional dentistry while helping you achieve a healthy, confident smile in an environment defined by comfort, precision, and trust.
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experience Dentistry....redefined
Do you Clench or Grind your teeth? Are you missing a tooth? Are you unhappy with your smile? Are you unable to eat the things you love? Are you not happy with those fine lines & wrinkles on your face? We've got the solution. Here at Hlavaty Dental Arts we have solutions for all these problems. We can build nigh-time appliances that help stop the Covid clenching & grinding as well as using Botox if it is causing a lot of discomfort. We can replace teeth with dental implants or bridges to replace that missing tooth or teeth & get you back eating the foods you love. We can treat those fine lines & wrinkles using Botox, Dermal Fillers, & Opus Plasma & your face that smooth youthful look.
No one forgets an incredible smile. Do you feel like you have the best smile possible? Do you feel confident and attractive when you smile and laugh? If there are a few tiny imperfections keeping you from achieving a beautiful smile, come your Premier Santa Barbara Cosmetic & Implant Dentist, Dr. Shawn Hlavaty, DDS. Dr. Hlavaty has helped all kinds of patients create the smiles of their dreams. He and his team deliver cosmetic dentistry that will undoubtedly give you the smile you’ve always wanted.
Dental Implants & implant reconstruction
From replacing a single tooth, to rebuilding an entire jaw, dental implants have become the new 'Standard of Care' for replacing missing teeth.
From single tooth implants to full-arch hybrid ceramic bridgework, Dr. Hlavaty specializes in creating the right implant treatment, customized to fit each patient’s needs.
Bone Grafting & tissue regeneration
Bone grafting is used to rebuild the bone of the jaw, repairing damage due to infections or tooth loss. It is used to maximize the bony foundation for dental implants, ensuring there’s enough healthy bone for the implant to be secure and to provide natural-looking results that last for years & years.
Learn more Extractions & oral surgery
Sometimes a tooth may need to come out if it is too severely damaged to restore. In these cases, our team keeps you as comfortable as possible and you work with Dr. Hlavaty to find the restorative solutions that are best for you & your smile.
Learn more Cosmetic dentistry & aesthetics
Want a whiter smile? Thinking about ways to reshape or restore the look of your teeth? Want to smooth those wrinkles or give your face a nicer glow? With whitening options and clear aligners, reshaping and veneers, injectables & skin resurfacing, we can help you create the smile (& face :) you’ve always wanted.
Learn more opus plasma skin resurfacing
Are you bothered by facial wrinkles and other imperfections? These problems can make it hard to feel confident in your smile even if you have healthy, dazzling teeth. Treat fine lines and rejuvenate your skin with Opus plasma Skin resurfacing technology. Natural looking & safe for all skin types.
Learn more "I love that I get to help my patients get out of pain, be able to eat the things they haven’t in years, or have the new smile and the confidence they’ve always wanted. Dentistry now days is more than just treating teeth...it's treating you."
– Dr. Shawn Hlavaty
Testimonies
Very good experience here, office was mellow, relaxing, and staff was amazing from the minute I was greeted by front desk and spoke with hygienist to when dr. Hlavaty was extracting my wisdom tooth. This is hard for me to say especially since I have anxiety with dentist and have had bad experience with other dentist. Here I had none of that and they worked with me the whole way through knowing my level of anxiety associated with my past experiences. Highly recommend
Stephen D.
What a fantastic experience for our family! We just Love Dr. Shawn, the office staff, and his beautiful new office! Great location and the most professional service in this town. We have found our dental home!
Andrea K.
I had the best experience at a dental office. Staff extremely professional, spacious office, calm environment, and an amazing capable dentist. I felt not only in good hands but also very relaxed and comfortable.
Fabiana A.
Saw me on a emergency referral. Made the pain go away and also handled my less than capable pharmacist to make sure i got my meds. Couldn't sing his praises enough.
Nicholas L.
Gloria diligently remove years of plaque buildup. Thank you! Shawn is first dentist to offer me a solution for a gap in my back teeth that always traps food. Love the TV on the ceiling! Beautiful new office, great team.
Darlynne L.
If you are looking for a dentist in SB, you need look no further. Dr. Hlavaty has been my dentist for years...and I'm a dentist myself! The dentist of dentists is the one you want. The office is amazing and the staff, top notch. 5 stars!
Bobby B.
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We love to keep our community smiling both in and out of the office. That’s why Hlavaty Dental Arts is proud to give back to several community organizations in Santa Barbara.
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