Steven Y Shiba, DDS

Just a let everybody know I’m not one for dentist but when I finally found doctor Shiba or he found me because he took over the practice years ago that was the best thing that ever happened he is an awesome dentist does what is needed knows what he needs to do and does it with excellent professionalism is caring and really understands the patient’s needs please forgive no punctuation as I’m talking into the phone I just had a crown done and it’s fantastic. I highly recommend him for those of you who are afraid or don’t like Dentist he will really make it easy for you to have work done and make you at ease fantastic Dentist

Dr shiba is a kind man but kindness is not a skill. He is unsure about complex treatment plans and he is not thorough. For example, in my treatment plan, he wanted to pull a tooth before he had a plan regarding how to replace it. PS this was 7 years ago and I still have the tooth. Also, the receptionist added an extra tooth to be pulled in that treatment plan. She fixed her mistake after I corrected her. I don’t like the way he needs to send you outside to so many specialists blindly without knowing costs. The treatment plan he gave me had more holes than swiss cheese. Sorry Dr. Shiba, but you cant and shouldn’t do this to people who need to get ten thousand dollars of work from you. They deserve a better treatment plan that makes sense. Most people don’t have ten thousand dollars to give you so you should take that into consideration before making appointment after appointment and giving treatment plans with holes in it so the patient has no idea what they will be spending that month, the following month or the month after that. Or maybe you do that on purpose. No. I cannot recommend Dr Shiba.

I have been seeing Dr. Shiba for over 15 years since he took over Lynnette Kagihara left to teach. He’s the best dentist in town! I have been with Jean T., hygienist, for almost and over 30 years, I think. Judy the receptionist has been there just as long. Dr. Shiba knows my concern about my gums and he always makes sure they are in the best of health. I moved to Northern California but I always come down for my cleaning. He and his staff are the best. I can’t say enough wonderful things about them. If you need a dentist, see Dr. Shiba. He’ll take care of you.

Cleaning, cavities, tooth repair — the most comfortable environment and the friendliest staff.
I wish I had a daily dentist appointment — that’s how awesome they are.

Can’t say enough. A couple of weeks ago, in the middle of a Friday morning meeting, I bit down on a bagel and made a «bicuspid into a uni-​cuspid», i.e., I cracked off about a third of the top of a tooth. I was scheduled to go out of town THAT NIGHT with my wife for a long-​paid for trip; Steve got me in (worked me into his already busy schedule), did a emergency crown prep, made a temp, and sent me on my way, rescuing my trip in the process. I thank you guys. My wife thanks you guys. The best!

I have been going to to this office literally my entire life, 35+ years. First to Dr Lynette Kagehara, and now to Dr Shiba when he took over the practice. My whole family has gone here, and now my husband does too. I hate going to the dentist, but I love my dentist! He makes me feel so comfortable and as relaxed as you can be in the dentist’s chair. Jean, the hygienist, has been there longer than I can remember, along with Judy the receptionist. I drive from Ventura County to get to him, and I wouldn’t go to anyone else.

Being in the dental industry for a long time I have meet and worked with 1,000’s of dentists. Dr. Shiba is one of the most meticulous, knowledgeable doctors I am proud to know. Someone of this caliber should be charging more but he does not (yea!) Instead when he is working he turns off his cell phone and personal computer and concentrates on «Me» the patient. He loves to talk cooking and I hear he is a very good cook himself for being thin. My wife is trying to fix this single successful doctor that cooks up with her friends. If she is successful, I hope he won’t need to raise his price…

Love, love, love this dentist and the whole office. I am going to say one thing here: I fell asleep in his chair while getting a cavity fixed. Driving across town for him is so worth it for me.

Love dr Shiba and his staff. He is so smart and knows exactly what to do if an issue arises. So glad to have found him after my last long term dentist retired. Will stay with him for sure.

Been seeing dr Shiba for 2 years now. Love the guy. Always takes care of me and if I have an emergency accommodates me! Awesome staff and professional! I’m making my girlfriend come here now!!!

My family and I have been going to Dr. Shiba for years now. We live about an hour and a half away, but its always worth the drive. Dr. Shiba and his staff are the best in the business — friendly and gentle! You’ll never feel a shot — he’s THAT good. I won’t even think about going to another dentist. He’s the best!