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Welcome to Channel Islands Family Dental

Dentist in Ventura

Gentle, unhurried family dentistry on Ralston Street — for kids, parents and grandparents across Ventura, Saticoy, Montalvo and Ventura County. We listen first, explain every option, and never rush your smile.

4.8 ★★★★★
493 Google reviews
5 offices
across Ventura County
EN · ES
We speak your language
● Open Mon–Fri · 9 AM–6 PM

5700 Ralston St, Unit 203 · Ventura

Quick answers about your Ventura dentist

Who is the dentist in Ventura?

Dr. Somani leads care at our Ventura office, supported by a friendly bilingual team.

Where is the office?

5700 Ralston St, Unit 203, Ventura, CA 93003 — minutes from US-101 and Victoria Ave.

When are you open?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

Do you take my insurance?

We accept Medi-Cal, Denti-Cal, Gold Coast Health Plan, TRICARE, Guardian and many more plans.

Our dental services

Everyday dental care in Ventura, done gently

Routine hygiene visits and deep cleanings.

A brighter smile in a single visit.

Relief for a painful tooth while saving it.

Gentle removals with clear aftercare.

Safe removal when they crowd or hurt.

Experience quality dental treatment

Explore your care, one smile goal at a time

Orthodontics

Dental Alignment

Dental alignment, also known as orthodontics, corrects misaligned teeth and jaws (malocclusion) caused by genetics, childhood habits or injuries.

Malocclusion goes beyond looks: it can make chewing and speaking harder, cause discomfort and digestive issues, and contribute to tooth wear, gum disease and more cavities. Straightening your smile protects your oral health and your confidence.

Cosmetic dentistry

Smile Reconstruction

Smile reconstruction is a comprehensive approach that transforms your smile, improving both how it works and how it looks.

It combines treatments tailored to your specific smile imperfections to create a natural-looking, radiant result that reflects your unique beauty.

Restorative care

Dental Renewal

Dental renewal, or comprehensive dental care, is a holistic approach to restoring and maintaining optimal oral health and a radiant smile.

It brings together preventive, restorative and cosmetic procedures tailored to your needs, so your results last and your mouth stays healthy for the long term.

Periodontal care

Gum & Family Care

Gum care, or periodontal care, keeps the gums and supporting tissues healthy. Healthy gums are pink, firm and tightly attached to the teeth.

When gum care is neglected, inflammation can lead to gingivitis — red, swollen, bleeding gums. Left untreated it can progress to periodontitis, a serious infection that destroys gum tissue and bone and can lead to tooth loss. Good habits start young, which is why we care for the whole family.

Make a quick appointment

Book your visit in under a minute

Choose Ventura or your nearest office, pick a day that works, and we’ll confirm by phone.

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Patients who were nervous now look forward to their visits

Britain Hart
6 years ago
I went into this office under recommendation and they couldn’t of been better of a recommendation!! Dr. was very patient with me and gave me quality time to really weigh pros and cons of my dental plan for a very sensitive situation. I was very stressed and worried; but leaving the office I felt confident and secure in our decision with my teeth moving forward. I am a professional athlete and Dr. Gustavo really put himself in my shoes on how urgent the matter was. If I could choose one dentist in world; it would be him! The rest of the staff was friendly and thorough… with a beautiful clean office.
Tom Gomez
6 years ago
The staff was awesome! Denise was great and answered all my questions and has great customer service. Dr. Aida was super cool! No pain. Definitely recommend this group!
EXCELLENT SERVICE. EXCELLENT PEOPLE, they take care of me like if I knew them for 10 years+ The ladies are super helpful and make you feel at home while the dentist is super caring and takes the stress off your ease! Definitely my new dentist from now on 5/5 stars ⭐️!
Sarah Reyna
6 years ago
Finally found a dentist I like and trust! They are very thorough here, the OD explained everything he needed to do and why, answered all my questions, addressed and fixed all my concerns, did a deep cleaning and even took care of my smallest concerns like a strange chip in my tooth and they take medi-cal! COVID UPDATE: Carol did my cleaning today and she was extremely thorough, sweet and communicated to me all of the issues she found, what was good, what wasn’t good and what I could work more on and the specific tools I needed. Appreciated her transparency and the dentist office has made changes to protect and keep everyone safe. For cleanings in particular they stopped using the machine that blows all the air around and opt for hand cleaning instead which I feel is more precise. Carol then explained if she needed the bigger tools she would use them but prefers to air on the side of caution and prefers hand cleaning anyway All staff is always very nice and cool as well!
Catherine Thomas
6 years ago
This is not in the best location, but the kindness of the staff and dentist really do make up for that. I have been going here for almost 2 years. They are very open to working with your schedule. They are also great at getting you in very quickly.
Eric Kreis
6 years ago
I was hesitant to change dentists after my previous dentist sold their practice. I'm glad I decided to give Channel Islands Family Dental a try. I was more than pleased. Their family-oriented practice, with a friendly, helpful office staff and very qualified dentist far exceeded my expectations.
Valeria Nunez
6 years ago
I had a killer toothache and was referred by a friend. They were able to get me in on an emergency appointment the same day and were very accommodating when I explained my previous experiences with dentists. Hoping to make this my new regular care office. So far, nothing but a good experience
Frank Perez
6 years ago
Im never there for a long time. Once I'm seated. I'm out very quickly. Love it! Doctors are professional and make me feel at ease.
Sidney Medrano
6 years ago
Always great service professional dentist and staff caring and helpful to your need and explanation of process to helping improve your experience and safety with covid vary clean and disinfect
Judith Ortiz
6 years ago
This place is awesome, Elisa and the entire staff are great. The dentist is super awesome I felt almost no pain, they made me feel so relaxed I almost fell asleep. I totally recommend them. ? Oh and I would still give them the same review gift card or not.
This Office Is Great ! The Staff Is Professional and Friendly. The Doctor Is Totally The Best At His Job He Makes You Feel At Ease. I'm Glad I Found This Dentist.
im normally scared of the dentist but when i came here they made me fill comfortable and were very helpful and nice. makes me less scared now.
Excellent service and follow up. Very pleased with my visit. Doctor Johnson was very prompted and quickly diagnosed my symptoms. Great place! I highly recommend it.
Channel Islands Family Dental has a friendly and welcoming staff. Eliza starts off your appointment with a positive attitude and makes you feel comfortable. The receptionist Mayra is also very welcoming once you walk in. Great experience! I would recommend you to come and give them a visit!
stoned wbu
7 years ago
Great with their patients! Always keeping up with teeth cleaning and check ups! definitely somewhere you wanna start going. Did an amazing job on my teeth this time and every other time. Dr is nice and so are the assistants as well as the receptionist.
susan europa
7 years ago
I’m an old patient on this clinic and so with the other 4 family members of mine. We have been patients in this clinic since 2014. We moved out of the city of Oxnard on 2018 and decided to come back this Jan. 2020 on this dental clinic because of its good quality care. They have good customer service. The receptionist are so patient and friendly in making appointments. They always make it to a point to accommodate the dates that we are available. The dentist cleans the teeth very well. I would highly recommend this dental facility. More power to Dr. Gustavo and all his staff.
Esme
7 years ago
Great experiences. Helpful and calm staff. Always gets the job done in little time.
Ash Mack
7 years ago
Great experience from start to finish. Receptionist friendly. Dental assistant very helpful with my daughter. Dentist made sure I was comfortable throughout dental procedure. I already recommended this office to a family member!
Mayra Tapia
7 years ago
Great experience! Everyone so nice starting at the front desk to people working in the back. Get everything fast and not a lot of waiting. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for great service.
Michele Kirby
7 years ago
Omg, where to start. I hadn't been to the dentist in 20 years. Every person, from the receptionist to the dental hygienist to the Dr. we're exceptional!!! All were knowledgeable and performed their jobs with efficiency and professionalism! Courteous and friendly. I will recommend them to all of my family and friends.
Nancy Sanchez
7 years ago
From check in a pleasant experience begins. The assistant was very kind and funny. Dr Gustavo was amazing and gentle. Now I'm actually excited to come for dental work. Thank you!
very quick, very friendly, the x ray tech obviously had no clue what she was going and almost whacked em a few times but the rest of the staf was amazing and honest
Brittani Hall
7 years ago
Channel Islands Family Dental is awesome, the staff is friendly and professional make you feel really comfortable. Thank you for such great work. ,
Desiree Perez
7 years ago
I've been coming to this location for over a year but just had to have work done besides cleanings. The staff is always so kind and the dentist pulled 2 teeth with very minimal pain. I definitely recommend this place to anyone that needs quality work done. Every one is so kind from the office ladies, the dental assistants and hygienist and the dentist is amazing.
Jesica Galabiz
7 years ago
First off staff is very friendly and accommodating helpful and you feel at home. The doctors are very professional and work with care and professionalism. I would recommend you visit this office I am a patient from years back and have returned due to the staff and doctor being the best.
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Channel Islands Family Dental is at 5700 Ralston Street, Unit 203, in Ventura. Call (805) 465-9414.

We’re open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM, and closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Channel Islands Family Dental accepts Medi-Cal, Denti-Cal and Gold Coast Health Plan at all five Ventura County offices.

Our Ventura office handles gentle extractions and wisdom teeth removal. Book online or call (805) 465-9414.

Sí. En Channel Islands Family Dental de Ventura le atendemos en español. Llame al (805) 465-9414.

Meet your dentist

Dr. Somani

Dr. Somani cares for families at our Ventura office on Ralston Street, offering preventive, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Patients describe the visit the same way: a friendly, welcoming team and clear explanations of every option before anything begins.

“Dr. Somani and staff are so friendly, I just love every visit — they are so welcoming.”

— Jose D., Google review
Ventura · Ventura County
Family & general dentistry
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Your dental office in Ventura

Channel Islands Family Dental — Ventura

5700 Ralston St, Unit 203
Ventura, CA 93003

Monday – Friday

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Serving Ventura and nearby Saticoy, Montalvo, Ojai and all of Ventura County.

FAQ

Questions about seeing a dentist in Ventura

Most patients benefit from a dental visit every six to twelve months. Your dentist may suggest more frequent visits depending on your risk for cavities or gum disease.

The American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend a first visit by age 1, or within six months of the first tooth coming in.

Good candidates generally have enough healthy jawbone and no uncontrolled conditions that slow healing. If bone is limited, a bone graft can often make implants possible.

Yes. We accept Medi-Cal, Denti-Cal, Gold Coast Health Plan, Tricare and most PPO plans, plus Delta Dental, Blue Cross, Humana and Ameritas. See all insurances.

Traditional braces use fixed brackets and wires and work well for complex bite corrections. Clear aligners are removable, nearly invisible trays best for mild to moderate alignment issues.

Our Ventura office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Yes. Call (805) 465-9414 or message us on WhatsApp for the quickest response — our team can check the earliest available appointment.

Yes. Our bilingual team can help you in English or Spanish, from booking your appointment to explaining your treatment plan. Ver en español.

We are at 5700 Ralston St, Unit 203, Ventura, CA 93003 — serving Ventura and nearby Ventura County communities.

Yes. We are a family dental office, so children, teens, adults and seniors can all be seen at our Ventura location.

4 MORE OFFICES IN VENTURA COUNTY

Our other Channel Islands Family Dental offices.

Port Hueneme2601 N Ventura Rd, Port Hueneme, CA 93041Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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