Welcome to the Alamar Dental Implant Center

ESTABLISHED IN 1955, THE LONGEST CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING PERIODONTAL & IMPLANT SPECIALIST PRACTICE IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY (Drs Claude Yeoman, Allen Williams, and Roy Mintzer).

DBA ALAMAR DENTAL IMPLANT CENTER, Specialists in Periodontology and Dental Implants - Dr. Roy Mintzer, since 1999:

Dental & Periodontal Exams, Cleanings & 2d/3d X-rays for Teeth & Implants.
Conscious Sedation for Anxious Patients.
Teeth Removal & Replacement.
Computer Assisted Implant Evaluation, Placement, Service & Repair.
Non-Surgical, Surgical & Microsurgical Treatment of the Gums and Jaw for Teeth & Implants.
Computer Guided Implant Placement.
Treatment or Replacement of Failed Root Canals, Broken Teeth, Resorption, Gum and Smile Issues.
Clinical Assistant Professor at the U.S.C. School of Dentistry, teaching Implants and Periodontics to Dental Residents for 13 years.

CALL US: (805) 682-5600 REQUEST APPOINTMENT

Who we are and what we do...

Periodontists begin as general dentists who then attend a 3 year, university-based periodontal/implant residency to become dental specialists that treat the gums, jaw bones and place dental implants. They have 7 years of university/hospital based dental training to remove infections, place implants for missing teeth or improve the conditions for both teeth and implants. Most problems associated with the support of the teeth, gum and jaw bones are treated by periodontists. Often periodontists are required to remove, or extract teeth. Overall, periodontists create the foundation for healthy, esthetic teeth and implants.

Dr. Mintzer is board certified by the American Academy of Periodontology as a Diplomate in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery. As the attending periodontist at USC, he taught periodontal residents surgery and treatment planning for 13 years. His office provides focused and comprehensive general and periodontal examinations, "cleanings" of teeth and implants, x-rays, implant and periodontal treatment.

When you visit our office, your well being is our top priority. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. You won't find a coupon among this website; we always offer quality, specialized treatment at a reasonable price.

Part of our commitment to serving our patients includes providing information that helps them to make more informed decisions about their oral health needs. This website is a resource we hope you’ll find both useful and interesting.

Office Hours

Monday to Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm by Appointment.

Some Fridays.

Finances

We accept the following payments: VISA/MasterCard, checks and CareCredit. As of 3/1/2025 we are not-in-network with Delta Dental Insurance, but we will help you file for your benefits regardless of your insurance. We will attempt to pre-authorize all dental insurances for estimates of your dental coverage, in advance.

Healthcare Insurance (in a Nutshell)

"A notable aspect of private health insurance is the absence of any reason for it to exist. It does not contain costs, expand coverage, or expedite care - it makes those all worse. It sole function is to profit as a rent-seeking middleman between patients and providers." - Max Kennnerly, 10/2022

Contact

If you are a new patient to our office, the below link contains our new patient forms that will need to be filled out before you arrive at our office. Filling them out before your visit will allow us to attend to your medical needs quickly and completely. All information is HIPAA compliant with security encryption, we do have paper forms if necessary. Thank you and please call our office if you have any questions at all.

To complete your forms online, click the button below to register using our online patient portal:

We genuinely hope this site is helpful to you in learning more about our practice, dental conditions and treatments, dental recommendations, and more.

Please browse through our website and be sure to give us a call if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment.

Roy E. Mintzer, DDS

Alamar Dental Implant Center
2780 State St Ste 3
Santa Barbara, CA 93105-5517
Phone: (805) 682-5600
Dental Implants, Gum Grafts, Periodontology

Comfortable, Comprehensive Treatment

Let our dedicated specialists help you achieve your ideal smile!

Contact Us

We encourage you to contact us with any questions or comments you may have. Please call our office or use the quick contact form below.

Testimonials

Extremely considerate, knowledge, cares about his work, and that the patient is comfortable. Highly recommended.

Noelle Burkey

Extremely caring service and attention. The pinnacle in hygienic standards. The staff and Dr. Mintzer are very friendly and accommodating.

William Hromadka

The new normal is strange for sure but all at Doc Mintzers office are great. They are only seeing one patient at a time and are going to great lengths to ensure everyone stays well. It was one of the best experiences i have had in the dentist chair. Doc Mintzer did the cleaning himself. I usually white knuckle any dental procedure due to my tooth sensitivity but it was pain free and I'm pretty sure it was a deep clean. He is the best!

adele filippin

Your Comfort Comes First

Compassionate dental specialists committed to providing quality care in a relaxing atmosphere.