Welcome to THE new kind of dental practice. A place where your time with us is professional, uncomplicated, and even a bit relaxing. A setting where you’re given the individual attention and care you deserve in order to create the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. If you are looking for a modern approach to dentistry with a personal touch, check out Hlavaty Dental Arts. Its about re-defining dentistry as we know it, with a beautiful, spa-like atmosphere, comfortable & relaxing environment, and cutting-edge technology.
Dr. Shawn Hlavaty has always believed the patient experience should come first—but noticed that it tends to be an afterthought at many practices these days. That’s why he opened Hlavaty Dental Arts: to bring high quality patient care that caters to your needs, whether you’re with us for simple preventive cleanings & x-rays, or needing advanced reconstructive treatments, or cosmetic & aesthetic procedures. He wanted to create a completely new experience, from the moment you walk in the door, until the time your treatment is complete.
Dr. Shawn Hlavaty is pleased to bring his passion for helping patients achieve beautiful smiles & faces to the Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta and Summerland areas. A graduate of the New York University College of Dentistry, he’s always loved connecting with patients and partnering with them to create the smile they’ve always wanted. Specializing in implants, reconstructive cases, and cosmetic work, Dr. Shawn Hlavaty brings precision and a builder’s eye (he was a landscape architect in another life, after all) to each appointment—along with a firm belief that the patient experience should be prioritized above all else. He’s thrilled to open his own practice where he can create the dental environment his patients deserve.
"The thing I love about dentistry is that every patient is different and every case poses different challenges. It allows me to make connections with people on a daily basis and I provide a service that can have a huge positive impact on a person's well being & quality of life."
-Dr. Shawn Hlavaty
From replacing a single tooth, to rebuilding an entire jaw, dental implants have become the new 'standard of care' for replacing missing teeth.
From single tooth implants to full-arch hybrid ceramic bridgework, Dr. Hlavaty specializes in creating the right implant treatment, customized to fit each patient’s needs.
Bone grafting is used to rebuild the bone of the jaw, repairing damage due to infections or tooth loss. It is used to maximize the bony foundation for dental implants, ensuring there’s enough healthy bone for the implant to be secure and natural-looking for years & years.
Learn more Sometimes a tooth may need to come out if it is too severely damaged to restore. In these cases, our team keeps you as comfortable as possible and you work with Dr. Hlavaty to find the restorative solutions that are best for you & your smile.
Learn more Want a whiter smile? Thinking about ways to reshape or restore the look of your teeth? Want to smooth those wrinkles or give your face a nicer glow? With whitening options and clear aligners, reshaping and veneers, injectables & skin resurfacing, we can help you create the smile (& face :) you’ve always wanted.
Learn more Are you bothered by facial wrinkles and other imperfections? These problems can make it hard to feel confident in your smile even if you have healthy, dazzling teeth. Treat fine lines and rejuvenate your skin with Opus plasma Skin resurfacing technology. Natural looking & safe for all skin types.
Learn more We love to keep our community smiling both in and out of the office. That’s why Hlavaty Dental Arts is proud to give back to several community organizations in Santa Barbara.