Accessible, Expert Surgical Care that Welcomes Every Patient
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic in Santa Barbara, CA – Shelby Bowman, DDS, MD
In Dr. Bowman’s clinic, patients receive advanced surgical care for teeth, gums, jaws, and jaw joint health in a supportive, inclusive setting. We welcome patients from Santa Barbara and surrounding counties.
Meet your Oral Surgeon
Shelby Bowman, DDS, MD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, serving patients from the California central coast and inland counties.
Dr. Bowman provides tooth extractions, gum surgery, dental implants, TMJ care, oral disease evaluation, and corrective jaw surgery. Patients appreciate her calm approach, surgical expertise, precise planning, and clear explanations.
Location: 38 S La Cumbre Rd, Ste 5, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone: 805-692-8500
Comprehensive Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Services
From wisdom teeth to jaw surgery, Dr. Bowman provides expert care under one roof for Santa Barbara and surrounding communities
Dental Implants
A stable, natural-feeling tooth replacement. Eat and smile with confidence.
Common concerns: Missing a tooth, loose denture, preparation for dental implants
Wisdom Teeth Extractions and Gum or Bone (Dentoalveolar) Surgery
Gentle extractions, including impacted wisdom teeth. Relief from pain and infection.
Common concerns: Swollen gums, pain when biting, pressure in the back of the mouth.
TMJ Care
Diagnosis and treatment for jaw pain, clicking, locking, and headaches.
Common concerns: Jaw clicks or pops, morning jaw soreness, limited jaw opening.
Corrective Jaw (Orthognathic) Surgery
Bite alignment for chewing, speaking, airway, and facial balance.
Common concerns: Teeth don’t meet, underbite or overbite, snoring linked to jaw position.
Oral Pathology
Evaluation and biopsy for lumps, bumps, or painful areas that don’t heal on their own.
Common concerns: Mouth ulcers, jaw cysts, growths on gums.
Hospital Based Care
Have you been told you can’t be sedated in the clinic? We can bring you to the hospital to be sedated safely for your dental extractions.
Common concerns: Severe anxiety, safe anesthesia
Why Patients Choose Dr. Bowman
- Caring, board-certified surgeon with dual training (DDS, MD)
- Clear communication about options, recovery, and costs
- Combines advanced surgical skill with genuine compassion for every patient’s comfort
- Coordinated care with your dentist, orthodontist, or prosthodontist
- Clear communication about options, recovery, and costs
Your Care at a Glance: What to Expect
1. Consultation: Review your concerns and questions, health history, and imaging
2. Personalized plan: Options, benefits, cautions and recovery timeline
3. Comfort-focused surgery: Safe, comfortable sedation with expert surgical care
4. Follow-up and healing: Clear instructions and direct access to our team
Inclusive Access and Insurance
Everyone deserves high-quality care, regardless of insurance type or status.
- We work with dental insurances and will explain your benefits clearly
- Transparent estimates before treatment, financing options available
- We welcome self-pay and we courtesy bill our out-of-network patients