Dr. Dr. Robert Kiken
Dentist | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
2425 Bath St Santa Barbara CA, 93105About
Dr. Robert Kiken is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Kiken specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Kiken is a unique dental specialist who can provide emergency medicine, perform general surgery and give anesthesia. These medical doctors are the only type of medical care specialist who can administer anesthesia, besides anesthesiologists. Typical procedures performed by Dr. Kiken are tooth extractions, especially wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, cleft palate surgery and reconstructive surgery after an injury. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can also perform dental work including placing dental implants. These surgeons might also deal with conditions of sleep apnea, oral cancers and more.
Provider Details
Internships
- Lincoln Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Santa Barbara County Dental Society, Venture County Dental Society, California Dental Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- He attributes his success to he love what he does. In California, where he started his private practice, he also became a staff member at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Hospital, and St. Francis Hospital. He is an expert in his specialty, with vast experience in facial reconstruction and dentistry, especially the surgical placement of dental implants and bone grafting procedures.
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