Where do I start? the instant I was politely greeted by the Staff upon arrival? what about when Dr Sturm, and his super professional assistant, performed a second check to confirm I indeed needed a root canal? or when we decided, right that moment, to "get it over with"? well, all of the above! The whole process was painless, extremely clean, super professional. I was able to relax, by just listening to both while they were working - all those colors back and forward worked out well. They kept me informed during the whole procedure which I appreciated greatly. My only request, to recline the chair just a little bit, was also taken care of and that made the difference. After the procedure, I did not felt any pain, not even when the Aleve started leaving my system. It was only the discomfort around the gums or if I pressed against the tooth lightly. I went back to work an hour after the procedure without any issues The aleve alone was enough to help with the inflamed area but it was the amazing job Dr. Sturm and his assistant did on my root canal (inflamed, long roots that required extra numbing). Dr. Sturm, I did not followed your advice of taking a nap. After work, I went to the last concert at Chase Palm park, and I danced a lot. Sorry, I also had some cake with ice cream but I was very careful. It had passed 4 days now, no discomfort or soreness anymore, just keeping good hygiene. Dr Sturm, you are the best! Gracias! read more

I was extremely apprehensive about making an appointment for a root canal in the middle of the Covid 19 crisis. But this is something you cannot put off. Dr. Sturm immediately put me at ease when he responded personally to my voicemail message and gave me his cell phone number. He explained the details of the procedure and the precautions his office had taken to ensure his patients' safety during this trying time, and I made an appointment for the very next day. Any residual concerns I might have had were immediately dispelled by his extremely professional assistant Riley. She met me at the door wearing a mask, face shield, and gloves, took my temperature, then handed me a sanitary wipe for my personal use in opening doors or touching anything on the way to the office where the procedure was to be done. She was knowledgeable and thoughtful and put me immediately at ease as she guided me through the pristine, lovely offices. Dr. Sturm was excellent - thorough, personable, a great communicator, fun to talk to, and sensitive to his patient's every need. It's hard to imagine saying that I actually enjoyed my experience having this so often dreaded procedure done, especially during the statewide shelter in place order, but that's how I feel. Thank you, Dr. Sturm and Riley, for making your expertise available during this difficult time. You are the best! read more

If a root canal is needed, there's only one place in Santa Barbara to go. Dr Jack Sturm performed one for me in 2013, and I just had a second one completed by him today. He is the best at his craft, getting the work done perfectly and with zero pain or discomfort. Beyond being excellent at what he does, he was consistently mindful of my comfort and communicated clearly, timely and with a welcome sense of humor. Throughout the procedure, I knew my care was in the right set of hands. Dr. Sturm' staff is first rate. They are five of the nicest, skilled young women. KD assisted Dr. Sturm with the procedure today in a highly efficient, professional manner as did Patricia on my initial visit two weeks before. Kayla made my my consultation visit a pleasure, answered questions and explained my post operative instructions . Kaylee handles consultation as well and like Kayla readily pitched in to be helpful as needed. Wendy manages reception, appointment booking, and insurance billing in a friendly, professional manner. Collectively they keep the office humming and reinforce the sense of caring for the patient. read more

Recently I had a root canal in the office of Dr. Sturm. It is hard to say this procedure could ever be a pleasure, but because of my pain relief, the excellent outcome and the gentle and expert way it was all handled, it actually was a pleasure. I did not feel pain at any point from beginning to end. Because of some cardiac issues, I was not able to have the usual anesthesia with epinephrine that causes the heart to race and I was worried that the pain might break through. However, Dr. Sturm and his staff managed this situation with different anesthesia, worked quickly and it all went perfectly. Whew! The office is beautiful, bright, immaculate and very pleasant with nice views from the examining rooms. The staff are kind and considerate and Dr. Sturm called personally to see how things were going. Dr. Sturm is so conscientious and very insightful and aware of his patient's comfort as well as doing A++ work. I feel very fortunate that Dr. Sturm practices in Santa Barbara and give him my highest recommendation. read more

My experience with Dr. Sturm and his assistants/staff can only be defined as outstanding! I knew from my initial consultation with Dr. Sturm that I was going to be under exceptional care, and sure enough, the root canal procedure he conducted was like no other I have had done before. Not only was it painless, but Dr. Sturm also took the time during my root canal to explain each step of the procedure. I also greatly appreciated the emphasis Dr. Sturm placed on ensuring that his procedure was meticulous in order to avoid any future complications. This, along with my exposure to Dr. Sturm's sensitive and empathetic approach to patient care, made for an exceptional root canal! I am elated to have had the opportunity to be Dr. Sturm's patient, and proud to refer to him as my endodontist. read more

Jack is a rockstar! I rarely write reviews, but had to! Jack was able to diagnose my (extremely painful) issue, recommend a treatment and assist with my care quickly. He personally called me when he was on vacation to make sure I had an appointment set up for the following day. I had initially gone to another dentist who could not diagnose the issue and offered an extraction of my wisdom teeth, unfortunately, that was not the source of the problem. Jack's office is impeccable the staff is very friendly and I was totally amazed by the technology used to quickly diagnose a problem. In the end, my root canal was relatively painless and I was happy. I highly recommend Jack and his team. read more

Dr. Sturm is extremely competent, and he and his team are super friendly. As it happens I woke up in pain on a Friday morning and by lunchtime I was able to get an appointment. On the scan he could see that there was a huge infection on top of the root. As this tooth already had a root canal and a crown he had to cut and lift up the gums above several teeth in order to cut out the infection and fill the root. It was either this procedure or an implant. I trusted Dr. Sturm's experience and went ahead with the procedure. Not painful at all, I could not even feel the injection, and no pain afterwards. One week later everything was as good as new. I can highly recommend Dr. Sturm. read more

Dr. Sturm is the most amazing DMD I know. I had the most easy and painless root canal I could ever ask for. He has the most updated equipment and that is something I appreciate as a patient of his. Him and his wonderful staff showed nothing but kindness to me. The fact that he explained everything in detail before he started and even during the procedure, made me feel comfortable and at ease the whole time. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Sturm and his office to anyone, it is very clean and sterile and he is the best at what he does. Thank you Dr. Sturm for dissipating my fear of ever having to have another root canal done and taking care of my comfort. read more

Thank you so much to Dr. Sturm and Staff for EVERYTHING! My husband recently had a root canal and the experience from start to finish was absolutely top notch. I have worked in the dental field for 16 years and have worked professionally with this office for years. When my husband got the unfortunate news that he needed a root canal we knew just the place to go. It was a pleasure working with such talented and honest people! I'm confident that the reason my husband was able to keep his tooth was a direct consequence of the talented work of Dr. Sturm. Thank you again for the quality of care it's a great asset to the community! read more

I initially had much anxiety over needing a root canal, and his relaxed, friendly, and personable demeanor was paramount in allowing me to brave through the procedure. We reviewed the details of my x-rays, he provided clear explanations, and he answered all my questions with professionalism, patience and understanding. The procedure itself was not nearly as bad as I was fearing (it was probably as easy as a root canal could ever be), and he gave me a follow-up call a bit after I had left the office to make sure I was doing OK. Much appreciated - highly recommended! read more

Dr. Sturm and his awesome staff, and awesome location--(Best Dental Chair View Award!), and incredible pain free procedure for a root canal is absolutely amazing! Seriously, I drove from Pasadena to have my procedure done with Dr. Sturm. I cannot say enough good things about the entire experience with this incredible team of professionals. I even stopped at In and Out for a burger on the way home--now thats a good root canal! Within 36 hours of the procedure, I completely forgot I had even had it done, everything healed perfectly. Go here for your root canal! read more

Dr. Sturm came highly recommended (from my dentist, Dr. Ho, who's also excellent), for a fairly extensive procedure which I was a little worried about. Dr. Sturm and everyone in his office were so caring, so knowledgeable, and so wonderful at what they do, that I was put at ease immediately. I was surprised at how comfortable and easy the procedure was, and how quickly I'm healing. Dr. Sturm is exceptionally skilled, attentive, and reassuring. I felt that I was in the best of hands while I was there, and will be recommending everyone I know to come to him. read more

Highly skilled, compassionate, with state of the art equipment that allows him to see exactly what is going on in a tooth, Dr. Sturm is wonderful at what he does and really listens to his patients. I almost allowed another dentist to do a root canal on a healthy tooth. Thank goodness I came to him for a second opinion. He has worked on me three times now and is gentle and thorough. His advice has been excellent. It is always a pleasure to see him, which is pretty amazing considering his line of work. read more

Dr Sturm and his staff are amazing. I was in yesterday for a root canal. They made sure from the start that I was comfortable and informed. I went thinking great this going to be horrible. But to my surprise no pain and he was very thorough. Today is the day after and I'm just a little tender but that's it. He even called him self to make sure I'm doing well. They also sent my partner and son to the museum near by so they didn't have to sit and wait. Highly recommend Dr Sturm and his staff read more

I had to have a double root canal today and I couldn't have gotten better treatment from Dr. Sturm and Christina. They were both so warm and friendly, yet efficient, professional and thorough. I've unfortunately had many root canals in my life; Dr. Sturm was the best experience I've had by far. If you're in need of one, but are nervous, please call their office. You'll be in excellent hands and you'll go home pain-free. I promise! :) read more

Dr Sturm was referred to us by a reputable dentist as well as several others. All I can say is that our experience with him and his staff was beyond exceptional! He thoroughly explained the procedure, options and cost with patience and excellent bedside manner. My daughter was nervous for the root canal but it was a breeze and she felt very little, if any, discomfort. We will be using him for all future procedures! read more

Dr. Sturm was the best. His office and assistants were amazing. They went out of their way to make sure I was happy and had whatever music I wanted playing during the root canal. Dr. Sturm did an amazing job and I was back to my normal self right after the surgery. He is truly a professional at his job with the work he completes and the way he treats his assistants and patients. I strongly recommend Dr. Sturm. read more

My thanks to Dr. Sturm and his excellent staff for their expertise. This was my second endodontic treatment at the office and I remain impressed with Dr. Sturm's attention to detail in every way. He is exceptionally dedicated to his practice and patients. The man radiates care. I think he dreams at night of perfect root canals. In my case he's two for two. All good, and truly grateful to be your patient. read more

Dr. Sturm and his entire staff were amazing and always accommodating to my family and I. This was my first root canal and I was very apprehensive, but Dr. Sturm explained everything to me and made me feel comfortable the entire time. The process went very smooth thanks to his patience and ability. Never felt any pain or discomfort. I recommend Dr. Sturm to everyone without hesitation. read more