Confident smiles,
crafted in Santa Barbara.
A boutique practice for cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, and full-mouth restoration — led by Dr. Shawn Hlavaty in the heart of downtown.
A quieter kind of dental practice — where artistry meets clinical precision.
Hlavaty Dental Arts is a single-doctor practice built around comfortable, unhurried appointments, advanced training, and the kind of attention that turns nervous first visits into lifetime relationships. We focus on what we do best: beautiful, durable cosmetic dentistry and life-changing implant restoration.
Whether you're refining a smile or rebuilding one, every plan is yours alone — quietly mapped, carefully executed, and made to last.
Our PhilosophySix chapters of care, one continuous story.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Veneers, whitening, smile makeovers & bonding.
Implants & Restoration
Single implants, All-on-4, full-mouth rebuilds.
Oral Surgery & TMJ
Extractions, TMJ relief, sleep apnea, rejuvenation.
Preventive & Restorative
Cleanings, crowns, bridges, root canals.
Sedation & Comfort
Laser dentistry & gentle sedation options.
Quieter Visits.
Technology
3D imaging, digital impressions, and laser care.
"I built this practice around a simple idea — that great dentistry should feel unhurried, deeply personal, and quietly excellent. No noise. No assembly line. Just the work itself."
Dr. Shawn Hlavaty is a cosmetic dentist Santa Barbara residents have trusted for over 17 years. A graduate of NYU College of Dentistry with advanced implant training at Bellevue Hospital, Dr. Hlavaty holds memberships in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and the Global Dental Implant Academy. He has been named One of America's Best Dentists — a recognition that reflects both clinical skill and the personalized care patients experience at every visit.
Before dentistry, Dr. Hlavaty spent over a decade as a landscape architect, where he developed a deep appreciation for aesthetics, balance, and detail. That foundation continues to influence his approach today, shaping naturally beautiful, highly personalized results.
Three things we refuse to rush.
Comfort, first.
Warm robes. Noise-cancelling headphones. Sedation options for the anxious. We treat every detail of the visit, not just the tooth — because a relaxed patient heals faster and trusts deeper.
Sedation & Comfort
Smile artistry.
Smiles designed face-first — proportions, lip line, personality. Every veneer is hand-finished to look like it grew there. No two results are the same, because no two faces are.
Cosmetic DentistryPrecision technology.
3D cone-beam imaging, digital impressions, and surgical guides. The quietest, most predictable path from plan to result — with fewer surprises at every step.
Our Technology
"I'd been putting off dental work for fifteen years. Dr. Hlavaty made me feel completely at ease — and the result honestly looks better than my real teeth ever did. It changed how I show up in the world.
Downtown Santa Barbara, a few steps from State Street.
Before your first visit.
A few things patients often ask. Don't see your question? We'd love to hear from you.
Ask a QuestionDo you accept insurance?+
We offer an in-house Membership Plan designed to provide transparent pricing and meaningful savings on the care you need. Visit our Insurance & Financing page for full details.
What happens during a new-patient visit?+
Plan on about 90 minutes. We complete a thorough exam, 3D imaging when needed, a gentle cleaning, and an unhurried conversation about your goals — cosmetic, restorative, or simply preventive.
I'm nervous about dental work. Can you help?+
Absolutely — many of our patients haven't been to a dentist in years. We offer multiple sedation options, keep every visit comfortable and unhurried, and never rush. You'll be in control the entire time.
Do you offer All-on-4 implants?+
Yes. Dr. Hlavaty is certified in All-on-4 full-arch restoration and performs the entire procedure in-house — from surgical placement to final prosthetic — for a seamless experience.
Your smile, considered.
Let's start with a quiet conversation. Tell us what you're hoping for — we'll handle the rest.