We are very excited to provide quality dental care for you utilizing state-of-the-art technology in our brand new Santa Maria, CA office, serving all areas of Santa Maria, Orcutt and Lompoc Areas. We chose the name Zen Dental Group because our mission is to provide you with the highest quality oral health care in a comfortable and relaxing environment with a commitment to uncompromised professional service to each patient.
Our company logo is the Chinese character pronounced "chng", which means honesty and integrity. That is what we strive for during our encounters with you. We do not over diagnose or over treat our patients and we want to treat you as if you are a part of our family and friends. As UCLA graduates, we were trained to provide individualized treatment through an open and honest communication with our patients.
Our company logo is the Chinese character pronounced "chng", which means honesty and integrity. That is what we strive for during our encounters with you. We do not over diagnose or over treat our patients and we want to treat you as if you are a part of our family and friends. As UCLA graduates, we were trained to provide individualized treatment through an open and honest communication with our patients.
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Dr. Terry Yat Y. Tang was born in Hong Kong and grew up in Los Angeles, California. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) in 2001. He received his Bachelor of Science degree with cum laude honors in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. He then completed his dental education at the prestigious University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2006.
We accept most dental plans. Feel free to give us a call at (805) 925-3717 if you have any questions regarding your dental plan. Our office offers many financing options and payment plans to help provide you with the treatment that you need. In many cases, these programs can offer no interest financing or low competitive rates with terms of up to 72 months.
Even the best fitting dentures will feel foreign in the mouth at first. New denture wearers especially will need time to get accustomed to these prostheses. It is common for patients to feel uncomfortable while eating during the first week as they may need to return for follow-up care. It is recommended for patients to stay on a soft food diet at first until proper function is managed.
Dietary habits and the process of aging can stain and discolor your teeth. Non-professional procedures and products can damage your teeth and gums or yield unsatisfactory results. We offer Ultradent's Opalescence Boost in-office whitening. The procedure takes about an hour and patients can usually get their teeth a few shades whiter.
Silver amalgam has been the traditional choice for filling material prior to composite resin. It is composed of 35% silver, 15% tin, small amounts of zinc, and about 50% mercury. Amalgam restoration can be durable but can corrode and stain teeth over time. In larger amalgam fillings, the remaining tooth may weaken and fracture.
Reviews (9)
Elizabeth Roy
Jul 19, 2021
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I never had a problem before until my daughter needed two fillings. The male dr came in and set the gas on her nose and INSTANTLY started drilling. She started screaming and kicking in pain and he almost kept going! My daughter had to push him away from her, she’s only six and now is terrified of the dentist. I will not be bringing her back ever again. He didn’t let the gas kick in or try to calm her in anyway nor did they numb her. Don’t recommend getting work done here ever for your kids.
Kaylie Emery
Jun 16, 2021
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I brought my son here when he was 3. For being a children’s dentist they’re surprisingly bad with kids. The dentist (not sure of the name but it was a man) walked in didn’t introduce himself didn’t say hello nothing. He just told my son to open his mouth. My son was nervous and shook his head no and the dentist just got up and left?? I’m SURE it’s common for children to be nervous at the dentist and I would expect a children’s dentist to take, I don’t know, 2 minutes to try to make them feel comfortable? Absolutely no effort was made. The assistant wasn’t any better.
Elena Mendoza
Dec 24, 2020
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S. C.
Oct 22, 2019
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If you have a bad feeling, run!
Dr Ha was set to put braces on my child. Her extensive treatment plan included taking out an adult molar. After going to an actual orthodontist for a second opinion, I learned the treatment plan Dr Ha came up with would have caused problems in the future and she would have removed an important tooth that no orthodontist would ever remove. Its an adult molar which is needed for chewing. It also would have cause too much space causing his other teeth to move, making him more off centered than he already is. According to the actual orthodontist there is no reason to
Dr Ha was set to put braces on my child. Her extensive treatment plan included taking out an adult molar. After going to an actual orthodontist for a second opinion, I learned the treatment plan Dr Ha came up with would have caused problems in the future and she would have removed an important tooth that no orthodontist would ever remove. Its an adult molar which is needed for chewing. It also would have cause too much space causing his other teeth to move, making him more off centered than he already is. According to the actual orthodontist there is no reason to
Cecilia Nava
Jul 05, 2019
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I took my son in for the first time to see this dentist and they did a teeth cleaning in 10 minutes we were in and out. A week later we got told by two staff members that my son had tar. I said he shouldn't because they had just done the cleaning themselves. He needed a crown and he received it, but a week later we were on vacation and his crown fell out. I kept him on Tylenol and toughed it out. I made an appointment for him and my work didn't give me permission to leave work, so I called to cancel the appointment and they refuse to see him for a month!!! They told me I have to take him to any
Victoria Aviles
Jan 06, 2018
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I had to click a star just to be able to post how ridiculous! We had a Bad experience with my 12 yr old daughter, while getting fillings and cap, I saw my daughter very uncomfortable holding her hands tight as if in pain, I asked her are you hurting, Dr. and assistant just kept on working with out stopping to ask her, I had to tell them stop so I can ask my daughter if she's ok, her eyes were close tight, and a small block in mouth she could not answer me she just nodded no but could not tell me something flew in her eye, she told me after. As they finished up, I only knew cause I had to ask assistant
Julio Enrique
Oct 18, 2017
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Lalo Lalo
Oct 05, 2017
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Just took a Phone Call To ruin my day. I took my son to an orthodontist in order for him to get braces, he still has a baby tooth and since Zen Dental has seen him before i called and talked to MARIA, My Paisana. I say that because you expect better service knowing that hey you speak the same friggin language. Anyways. She puts me on hold 3 or 4 times, then she tells me he needs a Deep Cleaning, and that i need to pay an ex amount of money. I let her know his orthodontist said his teeth are fine and just needs the tooth pulled out. Can i please make an appointment to get it pulled out please?
Nancy Garcia
Dec 12, 2016
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