General Dentist

Dr. Laura Goldberg, DMD

General Dentist at Kitto Family Dental in Santa Maria. University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (1991). In dentistry since 1991. At Kitto since 2018.

Portrait of Dr. Laura Goldberg, DMD
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
Dr. Laura Goldberg, DMD is a general dentist at Kitto Family Dental in Santa Maria. She earned her degree from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (1991) and has practiced with Dr. Kitto since 2018. Her clinical focus is compassionate, patient-centered general dentistry. Accepting new patients.

Get to know Dr. Goldberg.

Compassion, education, and trust. Patients should fully understand what is needed, why it matters, and every option available. Comfortable, informed patients make the best decisions for their long-term health.

More than 30 years into her career, Dr. Goldberg still believes the best care starts with the patient understanding their own mouth. She takes great care to explain what she sees, what it means, and every option available.

Dr. Goldberg grew up in New Jersey and earned her B.S. in Biology from the University of Houston. After earning her DMD from Penn in 1991, she owned and practiced in her own general dental practice in Southern New Jersey for 20 years. She relocated to California’s Central Coast to be closer to family in the Bay Area and joined Kitto Family Dental in 2018.

Education and clinical focus.

Education

Dental school: University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (1991)

Undergraduate: University of Houston, B.S. Biology

In practice since: 1991

At Kitto Family Dental since: 2018

Honors

  • One of four students selected to graduate from Penn’s Dental Care Center
  • Excellence in Oral Surgery Award (Penn)

Clinical focus

  • Compassionate, patient-centered general dentistry
  • Patient education and informed consent
  • Restorative dentistry (fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals)

What to expect as a patient.

When you see Dr. Laura Goldberg, expect a calm and unhurried visit. She listens first, explains what she sees in plain language, and shows you on the chairside screen so you can see what she sees. Any treatment plan is presented with a written estimate before you decide.

If you’re anxious about the visit, tell her at the start. She adjusts pace, offers breaks, and lets numbing take full effect before any procedure begins.

Services performed.

Dr. Laura Goldberg performs a broad range of general dentistry procedures at our Santa Maria office. To learn more about a specific service or to book an appointment for it, follow the links below or call us and mention what you need.

Common questions

Is Dr. Laura Goldberg accepting new patients?
Yes. Call (805) 922-4109 and let us know you would like to book with Dr. Laura Goldberg.
What ages does she treat?
Adults and children. Family members can often be scheduled back-to-back.
Where did she go to dental school?
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (1991)
How long has she been at Kitto?
Since 2018. She works with two other doctors as part of the Kitto clinical team.
Can I request her specifically?
Yes. Tell us at booking. If her calendar doesn’t have your preferred day, we can offer another day or another doctor if you would like to be seen sooner.

Book a visit with Dr. Laura Goldberg.

Call us with your preferred day and time. We’ll find a fit that works.

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