Oral surgeon in Santa Monica, CA
Oral surgery in Santa Monica
Molly Santa Monica is on Santa Monica Boulevard at 20th Street, next to Saint John's Health Center. Wisdom teeth, implants, jaw surgery and TMJ care, with a later Thursday for patients who work downtown.
About this office
Oral & facial surgery in Santa Monica
Santa Monica opened in 2012 in a medical building on the corner of 20th Street, across from Saint John's Health Center and a few blocks north of the E Line's 26th Street/Bergamot station. A lot of our patients take the train in from Culver City or Palms, and many more ride a bike from Ocean Park or Mar Vista.
Dr. Arjun Mehta sees most of our wisdom teeth patients, including the impacted lower teeth that sit close to the nerve, and he places implants and grafts for the surrounding neighborhoods. Santa Monica College and UCLA students make up a good share of his summer schedule. Dr. Rachel Goldberg treats TMJ and facial pain, plans corrective jaw surgery, and works with local sleep physicians on surgical options for sleep apnea.
For full-arch cases, Dr. Daniel Reyes operates here on Mondays alongside Dr. Maya Castellanos, our prosthodontist. Dr. Kwame Asante, our dentist anesthesiologist, joins on Tuesdays and Thursdays for general anesthesia, which makes Santa Monica a good choice for longer jaw surgery and full-arch days.
Thursday hours run to 6 p.m. for consultations and follow-ups. Recovery suites face the courtyard and stay quiet, and if your escort would rather not wait, there are plenty of cafés on Wilshire and at Bergamot Station within a short walk. We will call them when you are ready.
Near the E Line
About a fifteen-minute walk from 26th Street/Bergamot station.
Wisdom teeth for students
Dr. Mehta schedules around Santa Monica College and UCLA breaks.
General anesthesia twice a week
Dr. Asante provides general anesthesia on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Open until 6 on Thursdays
Later consultations for patients who work downtown or on the Westside.
Getting here
Directions & parking
Directions
From the I-10, exit Cloverfield Blvd/26th St and head north to Santa Monica Blvd, then turn left. We are on the corner of 20th St. From the E Line, walk north from 26th Street/Bergamot station, about fifteen minutes.
Parking
Patient parking in the building garage off 20th St, with validation. Bike racks and two EV chargers are on level one. Street meters on 20th St have a two-hour limit.
Nearby landmarks
- Across from Saint John's Health Center
- A few blocks from UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
- Ten minutes on foot from Bergamot Station Arts Center
- Five minutes from Santa Monica College
Accessibility
- Step-free entrance from the garage
- Elevators to the third floor
- ADA-accessible restrooms and recovery suite
- Reserved accessible spaces beside the garage elevator
Services at Santa Monica
Surgery and anesthesia, under one roof
Every service below is offered at this office. Specialists and anesthesia providers are here on set days, listed in the schedule.
Dental Implants
Bone & Tissue Grafting
Oral Surgery
Jaw & Facial Surgery
Anesthesia & Comfort
Facial Aesthetics
Specialist schedule
| Service | When | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Arch Implants (All-on-X) | Mondays with Dr. Reyes and Dr. Castellanos (prosthodontist) | Book |
| General Anesthesia | Tuesdays & Thursdays with Dr. Asante (dentist anesthesiologist) | Book |
| TMJ & Facial Pain Treatment | Wednesdays with Dr. Goldberg | Book |
Your care team
Meet the Santa Monica surgeons
The surgeons and specialists who operate here, some every week and some on set days. You meet yours at your consultation.
Anesthesia & nursing team
Dr. Kwame Asante
Dentist Anesthesiologist· DDS
Patient reviews
What Santa Monica patients say
Yelp
Very good experience with my implant. Dr. Mehta was precise and calm. Only reason for four stars is the garage is tight on a busy day, so leave a few extra minutes. Otherwise the team was great.
Google
After two years of failing with CPAP, my sleep doctor sent me to Dr. Goldberg. She was honest that jaw advancement surgery is a big step and walked me through recovery week by week. The written estimate included everything, and Molly handled the medical insurance side.
Google
My lower wisdom teeth were sitting right on the nerve and I was scared about numbness. Dr. Mehta showed me the 3D scan, explained exactly how he would approach each tooth, and called me that evening to check in. Swelling was gone in about five days and no numbness at all.
Areas we serve
Serving Santa Monica, Ocean Park, Mar Vista and nearby
- Santa Monica
- Ocean Park
- Mar Vista
- Brentwood
- Pacific Palisades
- Venice
- West Los Angeles
ZIP codes: 90404, 90401, 90403, 90405, 90025, 90064
Comfort & amenities
What makes surgery day easier
- 3D CBCT imaging on site
- Quiet recovery suites facing the courtyard
- IV sedation and general anesthesia with continuous monitoring
- Noise-cancelling headphones and warm blankets
- Escort waiting area with Wi-Fi
- Secure bike parking
Insurance & payment
Dental and medical insurance
- Delta Dental of California
- Cigna
- Aetna
- MetLife
- Guardian
- United Concordia
- Ameritas
- Principal
- Humana
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- GEHA
- UnitedHealthcare
- Sun Life
In network with most dental PPOs, and we bill medical insurance for jaw surgery, trauma and pathology. Check your coverage.
Complimentary consultation & 3D CBCT scan, a $350 value
Complimentary implant consultation
Meet your surgeon, review your 3D CBCT scan together and leave with your options and one written quote for single, multiple or full-arch implants.
See details : Complimentary implant consultationComplimentary surgeon review of your plan
Second opinion on a treatment plan
Already have a plan for implants, wisdom teeth or jaw surgery? A board-certified Molly surgeon will review your records, examine you and explain what they would recommend, and why.
See details : Second opinion on a treatment plan$0 consultation & panoramic X-ray
Wisdom teeth evaluation for teens & students
For teens and full-time students without dental insurance: a consultation and panoramic X-ray with a clear recommendation to remove, watch or keep.
See details : Wisdom teeth evaluation for teens & students
FAQ
Santa Monica questions
Can’t find what you need? Call (310) 555-0102 and Marco or someone on the front desk team will help.
Can I take the train to Molly Santa Monica?
Yes. The E Line's 26th Street/Bergamot station is about a fifteen-minute walk. After sedation, though, you need an adult to drive you home, not public transit or a rideshare on your own.
Which surgeon should I see for TMJ pain?
Dr. Rachel Goldberg. She starts with conservative options such as splints, physical therapy and Botox before discussing surgery.
Are you open in the evening?
We are open until 6 p.m. on Thursdays for consultations and follow-ups. Other weekdays we close at 5 p.m., and at 2 p.m. on Fridays.
Nearby offices
Other Molly offices near Santa Monica
Beverly Hills, CA
Molly Beverly Hills
Full-arch, jaw and facial surgery on Wilshire, open Saturday mornings.
9735 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 210Beverly Hills, CA 90212
- Mon–Thu7:30 AM – 5 PM
- Fri7:30 AM – 2 PM
- Sat8 AM – 12 PM
- SunClosed
5.2 mi away
Sherman Oaks, CA
Molly Sherman Oaks
Valley oral surgery on Ventura Boulevard, with Saturday consults.
14600 Ventura Blvd, Suite 150Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
- Mon–Thu7:30 AM – 5 PM
- Fri7:30 AM – 2 PM
- Sat8 AM – 12 PM
- SunClosed
8.6 mi away
Burbank, CA
Molly Burbank
Implants and wisdom teeth in the Media District, from 7 a.m.
2625 W Alameda Ave, Suite 300Burbank, CA 91505
- Mon–Thu7 AM – 5 PM
- Fri7 AM – 2 PM
- Sat–SunClosed
12.4 mi away
See you soon in Santa Monica.
Book a consultation online in about a minute, or call (310) 555-0102. No referral needed, and we check your dental and medical insurance before you arrive.