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Family Dentistry at Kitto Family Dental

From a toddler’s very first visit to Grandpa’s crown check, the whole crew fits under one roof. Three doctors, back-to-back family appointments, and one calendar to keep track of. (Your sanity says thanks.)

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Clinically reviewed by Dr. Ashley Kitto Channer, DDS·Last updated
4.9 out of 5 from 473 Google reviews (as of October 2026). Read them on GoogleCaring for Santa Maria families for more than 40 yearsThree dentists accepting new patients

One office for the whole crew.

A family dentist should feel like a family doctor. We know your history, your comfort preferences, and your kids’ pace. We schedule you together when it helps, explain everything in plain language, and never rush a visit.

What are the benefits of family dentistry?

One stop for everyone

Your whole family’s records and care in one place.

Back to back, one trip

Family members can often be seen back to back.

From baby teeth to bridges

From a first tooth to crowns and implants. See kids’ dentistry.

Faces the kids recognize

Kids grow up with people they know and trust.

Same game plan for everyone

One philosophy across all three doctors.

40+ years on the Central Coast

Many families have been with us across generations.

Care that grows up with your kids.

Little ones (age 1 to 6)

Short, playful first visits. Kid-friendly language. Parents welcome in the room. We build trust before we build treatment.

Kids’ dentistry

School-age and teens

Sealants, fluoride, orthodontic monitoring, and honest conversations about habits and growth. We work around school schedules.

Adults and parents

Cleanings, exams, fillings, crowns. Whatever you need to protect your long-term health and stay ahead of small problems.

General dentistry

Grandparents

Bridges, crowns, and full restorative options that keep chewing comfortable. Sedation and comfort care for longer visits.

Restorative dentistry

When something breaks

A cracked tooth, a lost filling, a child’s accident. Call us and we triage same-day when we can.

Emergency dentistry

Sensitive patients

Slow pacing, breaks whenever you need, sedation options for anyone who feels anxious. Comfort is part of care.

Dental anxiety and comfort

Family appointments, back to back.

Coordinating multiple family visits can be a headache. When you call to schedule, tell us who else needs to be seen and we’ll try to line up back-to-back appointments. Two or three family members on the same morning is often possible; a whole family in the same half-day usually is.

That said, we don’t force it. If separating visits fits your week better, that is fine too.

Everything your family needs, one roof.

Most of what a family needs from a dentist, we handle here without a referral:

  • Cleanings, exams, and preventive care for every age
  • Kids’ first visits, sealants, and fluoride
  • Tooth-colored fillings and crowns
  • Root canals, bridges, and dental implants
  • Whitening and small cosmetic touch-ups
  • Same-day help for pain, broken teeth, and lost restorations

When care is best handled by a specialist, we say so and coordinate the referral.

Who you’ll see.

Portrait of Dr. Ashley Kitto Channer, DDS

Dr. Ashley Kitto Channer, DDS

Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. Practicing since 2011, in the practice her father, Dr. Robert Kitto, founded. Full-scope family and restorative care.

Every doctor here sees kids and adults, and you can ask for the same doctor each visit. Meet all three dentists.

Insurance, minus the headache.

  • Most PPO plans welcome. We check your benefits before your visit, including deductible and remaining yearly maximum.
  • A written estimate first. For anything beyond a routine preventive visit, you see what insurance is expected to pay and what you owe before we begin.
  • We file the claim. You don’t need to send anything to your carrier yourself.
  • No insurance? No problem. We explain costs up front. Our membership plan covers routine care for one yearly fee, and CareCredit or Cherry financing can help with larger treatment.

Not sure what your plan covers?

Call with your carrier name and member ID. We’ll tell you what to expect before you book. Heads up: we don’t participate in most DHMO or Medi-Cal dental plans.

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Insurance and payment details

Why choose one dentist for the family?

Keeping everyone in one office makes appointments easier to manage and helps us spot patterns, like cavity risk or bite changes, that run in families.

Got questions? We’ve got answers

Have questions about family dentistry?

At what age should my child see the dentist?
Around the first birthday, or when the first tooth comes in. Early visits are short, playful, and low-pressure. Getting kids comfortable early makes every future visit easier.
Can you see my whole family the same morning?
Often, yes. Tell us at booking. Two or three family members back-to-back is usually possible. A whole family in the same half-day is common when we plan ahead.
Do you take my kids’ dental insurance?
We work with most PPO dental plans, including plans that cover children. Coverage varies. See our insurance and payment page or call and we’ll verify.
What if my child is really anxious?
Tell us at booking. We slow down, meet your child at their pace, and never force a visit. Parents in the room, breaks whenever they need, and only the imaging that is clinically needed.
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes. Call (805) 922-4109 or use our contact form. New patients of all ages are welcome.
Which dentist will my family see?
You can choose one doctor for the whole family or let each person pick. Dr. Alanna Huth, Dr. Ashley Kitto Channer, and Dr. Laura Goldberg all see kids and adults. Meet them on our team page.
Do you see teens and older adults too?
Yes. We care for patients from first teeth through retirement, including teens with sports injuries and older adults with crowns, bridges, or implants to maintain.
Will I know the cost before treatment, and when do I pay?
Yes. Before any treatment beyond your exam and cleaning, you get a written plan with a cost estimate. If you have insurance, we check your benefits first and file the claim for you. Your portion is due at the time of service. We accept cash, check, major credit cards, and financing through CareCredit or Cherry for larger treatment. See insurance and payment.

Why people love Kitto.

4.9

473 Google reviews as of October 2026.

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While you’re here.

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Light reading (for your teeth).

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We accept most PPO plans, CareCredit, Cherry, and offer a membership plan for patients without insurance.

Bring the whole crew. We’ve got room.

One office, three doctors, and appointments lined up back to back. Easy.

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