Meet Our Doctors
Steven Johnson, DDS
After earning his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University, Dr. Steven Johnson earned his D.D.S. degree from the University of the Pacific, where he graduated in 1994. Since then, he has remained up-to-date with his profession through numerous continuing education courses including those in conscious sedation, orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Johnson is also an active member of the dental community, with memberships in the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry and the California Dental Association. He is currently serving on the National Advisory Board of Lumineers™.
Gary L. Johnson, DDS
Dr. Gary Johnson graduated with his D.D.S. degree from the University of the Pacific in 2004. To ensure only the most advanced dental care, he continues to improve his expertise through classes in Invisalign® certification, implantology and oral surgery. Dr. Johnson is also a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association and the Santa Barbara Ventura County Dental Society.
V. Joseph Holbrook, DDS
Dr. Von Holbrook received his D.D.S. degree from the University of the Pacific in 2006. As an active member of the dental community, Dr. Holbrook is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Santa Barbara Ventura County Dental Society and the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation.
Laszlo Petruska, DMD
Dr. Laszlo Petruska graduated in 1988 from a prestigious European Dental School with the "Highest Honors". He has been practicing in Santa Barbara for over 15 years and he is well known for his compassionate care and dental services of the highest quality. He is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association and the Santa Barbara-Ventura Dental Society.
Shawn L. Hlavaty, DDS
Dr. Shawn L. Hlavaty (pronounced Lavaty) earned his D.D.S. degree from New York University College of Dentistry with postgraduate training in Oral Implantology, and has trained with some of the worlds most prominent Cosmetic and Implant specialists. Dr. Hlavaty is a State of California Certified Oral Sedation Dentist and his professional affiliations include the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and the International Congress of Oral Implantology
Jeff Plicka, DMD
Dr. Jeff Plicka earned his D.M.D. degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He currently is a member of the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association. He is active in community service with the Los Medicos Voladores and Give Kids a Smile program.
Jared T. Lee, Orthodontist
Dr. Jared T. Lee attended Brigham Young University and received his Bachelors of Science in Physical Education with a double major in Exercise Science and Anthropology. He then received his D.D.S degree from the University of California Los Angeles School of Dentistry in 2008. After completing his D.D.S. degree, he completed his Postdoctoral Master of Science in Orthodontics from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine