My experience with this dentist was the worst ever. I found him to be arrogant and disrespectful. He humiliated me in front of his staff by shrugging his shoulders after I asked him what could be done about the ill fitting bridge he placed in my mouth! When I explained I had been biting my tongue and my cheek, he told me "that's a soft tissue issue" and told me to go to a periodontist! From the minute he placed this bridge, I told him it was too big! It was uncomfortable and I felt like I had a wad of gum behind my front teeth, and it even flew out of my mouth at a Christmas party last year! I waited six months to see if it felt any better and when it did not, I went to another dentist for a consultation. He agreed the bridge did not fit well and even contacted Dr. Babbitt to see if he would refund my money so it could be done properly. Dr. Babbitt refused to give even a partial refund and believed his work was perfect. Now, almost one year later, I need a root canal on one of the abutment teeth because the bridge does not fit right and bacteria made its way inside. I have been in excruciating pain for two weeks now as I try to gather the money for a root canal and another bridge. Lastly, my roots were exposed and I noticed they were discolored. I was told by Dr. Babbitt this was caused by brushing too hard and that it was just discoloration. I was NEVER told that what was actually happening was that my roots were decaying due to dry mouth caused by daily use of Flonase! He even said that because you couldn't see my gums when I smile, it isn't something that needed to be fixed. Had he emphasized that my roots were decaying at an alarming rate and I would need to fix the problem sooner than later, I would have made that priority and NOT gotten the bridge that I really didn't need. Base your decision to see this dentist with whatever information you have, but beware that this could happen to you too, so choose wisely. read more

This has been my best dental experience ever, and having to get 2 crowns, that's saying a lot. I'm a very nervous dental patient and Dr, Babbitt was great, the ENTIRE staff is as well! I had a long over due cleaning, 2 new crowns and fitted for a night guard. They have the best state of the art equipment but the most impressive was the neck pillow they offer you during your dental work. It was a game changer. It helped me so much since I'm so tense as it is when at any dentist. Truly, they are all wonderful, and genuinely caring AND do great work. I can't recommend this office enough to my friends read more

I have always FEARED going to the Dentist until I met Dr. Babbitt and his amazing team. I went just yesterday and thanks to Laurie and Suzanne absolute amazing care and knowledge, my teeth and gums ( right, weirdo, sorry) are rebounding and I can't wait for my next visit. This is coming from a girl who went years without going to the dentist. Don't wait. Call Suzanne today! Laurie, I'll miss you and your southern charm! Xxxx Heidi​ read more

I had major work done yesterday, and it couldn't have gone smoother. Any concerns I had were misplaced, and today I feel so much better. Thank you, Dr. Babbitt, and the kind staff that worked with me, Stefanie and Sara. read more

My experience at this dental office was mixed. The dentist himself was quite nice. That's where my positive experience ends. The temporary crown that they provided fell out multiple times. The hygienist who provided my cleaning chastised me for my dental anxiety. But today was the clincher. I received a call in the middle of a busy workday from "Stephanie" that was nothing short of being called by a collection agency. She admitted that the office had only mailed ONE bill to me (that I haven't received) for $180, yet was practically demanding to know when to expect payment. Beyond rude, she was obnoxious. When I challenged her tacticts, she didn't apologize but defended her atrocious actions. I see no reason to ever visit this dental office when there are so many other options. read more

I had to have very extensive dental work done in August and September, which included extractions, fillings, and partial dentures. I had neglected my teeth for so long because I was so frightened to go to the dentist. Finally, I realized I was actually putting my health at risk by delaying, so I forced myself to call Dr. Babbitt's office for a consultation. That was followed by "the big ones" (extractions and a partial) in August and "the smaller ones" (fillings) today. Finally, I'll have a cleaning done in a few weeks and I'll be finished. It's impossible to convey how grateful I am to Dr. Babbitt. He is a true professional, but at the same time a warm, friendly, and understanding person. He understood my anxiety and helped make it less pressing. As for the staff, they're tops when it comes to courtesy, caring, and knowledge of their fields. I'd never go to anyone else in the area. read more

I would like to send a BIG THANK YOU to Dr. Babbitt and his fabulous crew here in Ventura CA. I was new to the area, looking for a dentist but thought that I had some time to look a d shop around..well my front tooth chipped last Monday and I had a big presentation to give at work on Friday....thought it was going to be impossible to find a dentist at the last minute! And it looked terrible! I called, they got me in within 24 hours! I went in on my lunch break expecting to take the rest of the afternoon off. NOPE...it took Dr. Babbit to complete my whole dental experience in an hour! My tooth looks absolutely perfect! Very impressed with the customer service, the ladies are great and welcoming and the service is A++ AND my presentation was a hit today! :) read more

I NEVER thought I would give a dentist a 5 star review, but I guess there is a first time for everything. I had less than stellar experiences with dentists in the past so I was somewhat apprehensive about going in for my exam. It had been a few years since I had good dental insurance so I was sure the Doctor was going to look at my mouth and either laugh or just tell me I was a horrible person for not keeping up on my dental visits. I couldn't be more wrong. The front office staff is amazing...when I called to arrange my original appointment they were very informative about what to expect when I came in, they made me an appointment and also went to the great extent to mail me my new patient paperwork so I wouldn't have to sit there in the office filling out that annoying paperwork for 20 minutes. The office itself is completely inviting...friendly staff, modern equipment, they even have TV sets to watch while you are getting work done. What makes the office even more amazing is Dr. Babbitt himself. I have never met a doctor who seemed so concerned with the overall comfort of each individual patient. I am the type of person who really has no issues with the dentist but he went through every single procedure he was doing, how he was going to do it, and why he was doing it. Dr. Babbitt preformed a full exam on me, and had a few concerns that he wants to take care of in the future but he also explained that he would like to take care of one thing at a time. He was concerned with building a good base with my gums and teeth before worrying about anything cosmetic. When I was done with the whole experience, believe it or not I actually shook Dr. Babbitt's hand and told him it was the best experience I had ever had at a dentist office ever. I will be going next week for my first follow-up to this appointment....I actually look forward to going back. I would highly recommend Dr. Babbitt to any of my friends. :0) read more

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Highly recommend Mark A. Babbitt, DDS, who accepts Anthem and other insurance plans. Referred by Dr. Sones, who wasn't accepting new patients November 2021 - best referral ever! My initial impression: clients, smiling as they left his office, several longtime (including young man with special needs), all offered high praise. Really good first appointment with Dr. Babbitt, who strived to make me comfortable despite challenging injuries. And totally painless dentistry. Two weeks later, I chipped two front teeth. He restored them the next day in no time flat - and the teeth look flawless! Dr. Babbitt's knowledgeable, easy going - answered ALL my questions - and has an excellent staff. He developed the best and most cost-effective treatment plan for me. Rate 10+ out of 10! read more

Stephanie is the sweetest receptionist. She's always kind, couterous and professional. Ready to answer any questions or concerns. Laurie is the best R.D.A. I've been going to her for years and quiet honestly don't trust anyone else with my teeth, lol.. I could listen to her talk all day and she has the best stories! I love and thoroughly enjoy my time with her! Dr. Babbitt and his office are amazing! Everything is always nice and cleanCouldn't imagine going to anyone else. read more

Ive never been a dentist hater, but genuinely this is the best place to get your teeth cleaned or fixed if needed. Babbitt is a gentleman and Laurie is a sweet heart. i always look forward to Laurie (im sorry if i spelled it wrong!!!) cleaning my teeth. her southern accent and sweet disposition is utterly calming, and anyone afraid of dentists would benefit from being her patient. Bonus, she is fluid in "equipment in the mouth talk" and some how always knows what you are trying to say when talking with all that stuff in there. She's funny too so its actually fun talk with her. Office is clean, bathroom is clean, staff is friendly and utterly helpful. Its a wonderful experience every time. i feel so at ease i could fall asleep in the chair! read more

I have been going to Dr. Babbitt for over 15 years now. I have referred many friends to see him and the best dental hygienist in town Laurie. Myself and my children have always had exceptional dental work done at this office, highly highly recommend we LOVE Dr. Babbitt. Although today we had a different experience, from the front office receptionist Stephanie. As I arrived with my two young boys in the waiting room, Stephanie had asked me to fill out some paperwork and had gave me masks to put on myself and my kids if we were going to be hanging out in the waiting room. I kindly accepted them and tucked them into the side of my pants and we chose to hang out outside in the sun while waiting instead. Dr. Babbitt came to invite me in and give me after care instructions for my son. When I went up to the front desk to pay, Stephanie rudely told me "well if your not going to wear the masks can I atleast have them back?". It made me feel extremely uncomfortable especially because I waited outside the entire time and because she wanted to reuse masks for other people after they were tucked into my pants. I blew off the passive aggression with "I'm sorry I didn't want to be confrontational when they were offered but I promised my kids we were done with the masks. I'd just like to quickly pay and I'll leave". She then told me she would "put a note on my file", whatever that means, and good thing shes almost retired and won't have to deal with this anymore. It was so extremely embarrassing to be talked to like this, especially in front of my children. Stephanie I hope you can find more understanding and respect for people who need to be accommodated differently. Dr. Babbitt thank you for your response. I was so upset leaving and I have never been treated like this in your office in the many years I've been seeing you. You have always been the best dentist to my family and we will absolutely be back to see you and Laurie. read more

Invisalign is a crazy (kinda painful) but totally worth it experience! Dr. Babbitt and his awesome team were defiantly there for me each step of the process. Totally recommend going there. :) Started out a little scared because my teeth have always been a mess. Starting around 9 years old when I found out I wasn't going to develop one adult tooth and my teeth never stoped shifting around. But Dr. B walked me through the molds and virtual models. (Yes making the molds of your teeth is horrible but I did survive) he showed me the potential of my new smile. Next, the plastic trays that you switch out every two weeks. 2-3 days of discomfort then ur good. I recommend an Advil & maybe a shot of whisky for the first night. ;) It did help to start at night so you sleep through the tough part. Yeah... they can get gross and dirty if you don't clean them after every meal/drink but after a good soak and brushing its back to clean plastic. I did have the random case of my buttons coming off because of how my teeth were shifting, but they were always available to squeeze me in to the schedule the following day. It only took 3 minutes to reattach the buttons. With some final whitening my teeth movements were done :) The next part was dealing with the new (large) gaps in my teeth. Funny to think I paid money to make the gaps even bigger (had to make room for the new ones). With 2 caps and a bridge my smile was complete . It's absolutely crazy the transformation. It was fast and only moderately painful. TOTALLY worth it!!!! Special thank you to Stefanie and Debbie for always being supportive and helping me though everything. Dr. Babbitt is a great dentist and always explained each detail to ease my specific fears. Thanks for boosting my self confidence by fixing my teeth read more

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Dr. Babbitt was very thorough and took time to address all of my concerns. He provided great options and I felt his knowledge and experience was outstanding. The staff was professional and pleasant. My overall first appointment was great! read more

I don't really know how to properly convey the gratitude I have for Dr. Babbitt and the rest of his team. I'm a 28 year old who is absolutely (and, admittedly, irrationally) terrified of the dentist. I mean, I have literally been kicked out of dentist's offices as a child/teen. This fear & anxiety kept me out of a dentist's office for 10+ years. Eventually, when I could no longer stand the pain, I found myself at Johnson Dental, who informed me that I needed 2 root canals, 6 fillings, and all my wisdom teeth pulled - a diagnosis that would amount to $10k+. When I sought a second opinion at Dr. Babbitt's office, I was SHOCKED to hear that not only did I not need ANY root canals, but I only needed 2 fillings, and my wisdom teeth didn't need to go (but they could if I wanted them to!) Not only would this save me THOUSANDS of dollars, but today, I had my first filling. I was shaking and nervous, so his wonderful staff member Ari walked me through every tool, explaining how they'd be used. Dr. Babbitt made me SO comfortable, I truly felt absolutely no pain and I felt...at peace, as weird as that may sound. He was gentle, calming, talked me through everything he was doing, and checked on me multiple times to see how I was doing/if I needed anything. I cannot express enough what a difference Dr. Babbitt has made for me in the way of dental work. I'll refer everyone here moving forward. Truly a one of a kind office. The front office manager, Stephanie, is an absolute gem as well, always incredibly thorough with estimates and scheduling, and she's very knowledgable about insurance. This place deserves 10 stars. read more

I would 100% recommend visiting Dr. Babbitt and his staff. I have sent my friends and family and each have been pleasantly surprised. I always enjoy my visits...which I am told is odd given some people's experiences with other Dentists. Dr. Babbitt and his staff are amazing! I have been a patient of theirs since I was a small child, 20 years later I won't let anyone else touch my mouth. My Great-Grandmother, was uncomfortable going to dentists due to her past experiences. My mother and I told her to see Dr. Babbitt, that he was a great guy and a gentle dentist. She loved him and his staff. Like my Great-Grandmother, my Girlfriend had never had particularly pleasant experiences at Dentist Offices and she had been to several around Ventura. I recommended she give Dr. Babbitt and his staff a shot. She had a great experience and thanks to Dr. Babbitt's office she goes to every appointment happily. No longer does she make excuses and put off Dental visits. It has always been a novel concept to me that People have fears/discomfort associated with visiting Dentists. I never understood what the big deal was. After hearing stories from my Great-Grandmother and my Girlfriend I guess am lucky that my Mother found Dr. Babbit when I was a younger so that I have never had a bad Dental Office experience. I couldn't recommend Dr. Babbitt more highly! read more

Dr. Babbitt is a really nice Dr. he's caring and understanding to his patients needs I would highly recommend him to anybody and everybody! read more

Woohoo! As good as it gets! Ok....let's have some fun. Dr. Mark Babbitt is MY dentist! Like the ownership? A few minutes ago I chipped a front tooth eating dinner. I went to his website and sent him an e mail complete with a picture of my chipped tooth. Took it in the bathroom mirror (Isn't the digital age wonderful?) Tomorrow I will get a call from Stefanie (sp) and she will get a time for me to come in and let Dr. Babbitt do his magic on me. So I will keep you updated as we go forward.....Stay tuned. UPDATE: 6:03PM So here is the UPDATE: Got my call from Stefanie as I knew I would this morning and she was able to get me in at 9:30 AM. Got there three minutes late and was greeted with a big smile from her as I always do. The short story is I was out of there by 10:30 AM and Dr. Mark did his magic along with the very able hands of Debbie assisting him. He actually had to work on two teeth. The work as usual was splendid and superior. I feel whole again. I have no idea of what he did but I will tell you this......THIS office knows what they are doing and will get the job done. I was floating on cloud 9 the rest of the day..... Thanks to Dr. Mark and his staff for a great job done. I couldn't be happier! GP read more

The staff is great ! they're courteous friendly and explain to you what's going on and comfort you here had a serious dental problem in the past definitely a great dentist office! read more

Dr Babbitt is an excellent dentist! He is dedicated, thorough and professional, and never try's to talk you into work that isn't needed, His office staff is friendly and helpful, especially Stephanie. His dental assistants are courteous and gentle, Laurie is one of my favorites! I highly recommend this office! read more

This review has been a long time coming. We've always loved Dr Babbit and his incredible staff. Top notch work and top notch service. When our kids come in they go out of their way to make the experience wonderful. They even put my sons favorite show on in the lobby before we get there. He is autistic and these little extra steps they take make us feel so welcome and somehow today we got through a complete teeth cleaning(they go at his pace and make every effort to help him through the process). I've had some extensive work done there a few years ago and Dr Babbit did great and I've been doing great since. If you're looking for wonderful people who seem to sincerely care about you and your well being and who are competent and experienced then I strongly recommend this crew. The absolute best in Ventura County. read more

I've spent the last couple years trying to find a dentist I trust and that was calming because I do have a bit of anxiety when going to the dentist. I am so happy to have found Dr. Babbitt! I have already recommended him to a few people. The office staff and hygienists are also amazing and make you feel like family. I no longer dread Dentist visits! read more

Yesterday, 11/15/17 was my second visit at Dr. Babbitt's office. I met with Lori for my cleaning. I have to say I'm in love with this team. Dr. Babbitt, Lori and Stephanie are absolutely wonderful. The energy in the office is calm, positive and friendly. I instantly felt like family. I can't thank my coworker/friend enough for referring me to this fabulous team and of course thank you to Dr. Babbitt, Lori and Stephanie. I appreciate your level of service and warmth. read more

Dr. Babbitt and team are ALWAYS kind, professional and accommodating. I would give 6-stars if I could! I've been coming here for years and I travel halfway across the world just to see Dr. Babbitt. He re-seated a gold crown the other day (that popped off during travel) and made it fit with precision! His office is clean, spacious and relaxing. I recommend Dr. Babbitt and team without hesitation for all of your dental needs!! read more

My husband has gone here for years and we love Babbit. We live 20min away and still come to him. My husband was having horrible tooth pain over the weekend and when we called and left a message he called us back less than 10min!!! Babbit told us he would meet us at his office right away. So lucky to have such a caring and compassionate dentist!!! read more

Our entire family goes to Dr. Babbitt. The staff is friendly and professional. They keep us on track for cleanings and get us in quickly for anything urgent. We highly recommend the office of Dr. babbitt! read more

I'm finally over my fear of dentists! Dr. Babbitt at least. I used to shake and cry just sitting in the waiting room or while getting my teeth cleaned, and usually opted for nitrous and Valium. Novocaine works slowly for me and I have felt the drill too many times, so going to the dentist has always been traumatic for me. Yesterday I had an old cracked filling replaced, not a small one either, and I was completely fine. Dr. Babbitt is kind and efficient, and explains everything he is doing. I didn't feel any pain, felt calm, and not a tear came to my eyes. Yay! Teeth cleaning is also a breeze there because Joanne is the best! read more

I just moved to Ventura for work a few months ago. Over the weekend I had a filling crack and fall out. I called around to a few different offices only to hear that I would have to wait at least 1 week to get in to have the filling repaired! To my amazing luck (which I never have lol) Dr. Babbitt's office was able to get me in that same day!! The moment I stepped into the office I felt at home. Stephanie greeted me with the warmest welcome and took care of all my insurance needs. She made the experience all the more a breeze. I will recommend Dr. Babbitt's practice to everyone I know. I am very happy that I have found such a welcoming and comfortable dentist office in my new home of Ventura. :D read more

If you are looking for a great, confident dentist then check out Dr. Babbitt's. The whole staff is wonderful and friendly. I went there for an emergency visit and he took the time to do a whole exam, X-rays and took the time to discuss my options. This office rocks! read more

Dr. Babbitt is fantastic. He takes great care of my entire family. His staff is close knit and very friendly. I am so glad that we found this office when we moved to the area. read more

I got my snore guard 2 weeks ago and all I can say is Hallelujah! (My wife will second that remark) I wake up refreshed and feel like I had a great night's sleep. The entire process took 15 minutes to create the mold of my teeth, and it was entirely painless. Dr. Babbitt was friendly and explained the entire process from start to finish. I couldn't ask for a better dentist. If you want a good night's sleep, call his office immediately. You won't regret it one minute. read more

Check-up today after missing my usual 6-month appointment. Staff gracious as always. I feel comfortable with Dr. Babbitt and his staff; they are thorough and gentle. read more

Dr. Babbitt and his entire staff are wonderful. They are all very caring and really nice people. I wish all dentists were as good as Dr. Babbitt. He explains everything to you while he is working to make you feel more relaxed about getting the work done, and produces excellent results with virtually no pain during procedures. If you need more extensive work, like a complicated root canal, he may refer you to a local endodontist specialist if needed to get the best care possible. His cosmetic work and ability to make naturally looking fillings is simply amazing. I also found the billing to be very fair for the quality work done. read more

Dr. Babbitt and his staff are outstanding! When I first came to see him 3 years ago, I had an incredible phobia of dentistry and required completed sedation for everything, including cleanings. Now, I require no sedation and actually look forward to getting my teeth cleaned every six months. Dr. Babbitt spent over a year performing some complex dental restorations for me that look fantastic. His staff is friendly and make every visit a pleasure. I am a client for life! read more

Dr Babbitt & his staff are the best ! Just had some work done and it was great, painless and quite delightful ( a word never associated with dentists) wierd huh? but the truth If you need a dentist, don't mess around just come here. A+++ Thank you Mark, Debbie, Laurie & Stephanie read more

Dr. Mark Babbitt is the best dentist on the planet!! He has taken care of our family's smiles for the last 19 years! He exemplifies execellence in patient care. read more

Dr. Babbitt and his staff are excellent. The office is clean and state of the art - the chairs have TVs attached! The staff is personable and the appointments are always on time which is amazing. In all my visits I've never had to wait. Dr. Babbitt himself is great - you can tell he enjoys what he does and is honest. I highly recommend Dr. Babbitt for anyone in need of dental services in the Ventura area. read more

Apparently it did not occur to Dr. Babbitt that I may very well be a patient of record under another name which I choose not to make public here. If I was not a patient of record I would not have been able to state information about my prior treatment at his office. I am confused as to his confusion. read more

After myself and my family had been going to Dr. Babbitt for many years. We had a period when we didn't go. So instead of putting us in the inactive file. I received a Certified letter from Dr. Babbitt telling me in so many words that he did not want our business anymore and after a certain date under no circumstances would he ever see us again. Well, he just blue it. I work in the health care industry and will never recommend him again. He was great when we were seen, but to receive something like we did to tell us he will never see us again. That did it. There is no way that we would ever go to him again and never will I recommend him again. It is a sad day when you can tell patients to leave and that you don't want to see them again. He must be making way to much money to be able to just get rid of patients when he sees fit. So much for being a family dentist. You suck Dr. Babbitt..... read more