Welcome to
Pathway Dental Group — Santa Maria
Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Your Local Dentist Office in Santa Maria
Our dental office is accepting new patients! Let us help you achieve a healthy, confident smile, right here in Santa Maria. We’re conveniently located off the Stowell exit in the Barcellus Professional Plaza, Suite 201. Our goal is to provide each patient with the best, personalized, innovative dental care. We look forward to seeing you.
Doctors at Pathway Dental Group Santa Maria

Dr. Sten Ericson, DDS
Dr. Ericson is the founder of Pathway Dental Group. He excelled at two residencies in implant surgery and multiple residencies in advanced bone grafting, gum grafting, oral surgery and surgical orthodontics. His goal is making sure his patients are relaxed and anxiety-free.

Dr. Kent Tubbs, DMD
Dr. Tubbs grew up in Stillwater, Minnesota, and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. After graduation, he attended the Oregon Health and Science University’s School of Dentistry where he graduated with high honors.
Services at Pathway Dental Group Santa Maria
Cosmetic Dentistry
Specialty Dental Services in Santa Maria
Our Santa Maria dental office offers a complete suite of oral health services. Whatever your dental concern, we can help. From general and aesthetic dentistry, to sleep apnea treatments, emergency dentistry and more — we have dental care you need, close to home.
Specialty Services
Modern, Affordable Dentistry
At Pathway Dental Group in Santa Maria, we’re proud to provide modern, custom dental treatments for every need and budget. We accept nearly 20 dental insurance plans—including DeltaCare USA—and offer external payment plans and an in-house savings plan called Launch Loyalty. You’ll find these same easy payment options at all our Pathway Dental locations, as well as transparent information about pricing upfront.
Review Finance InformationInsurance We Accept
We are in-network with nearly 20 dental insurance plans, including Aetna, Ameritas, Sun Life, MetLife, DeltaCare USA, Principal and GEHA. We also accept most PPO plans.
View All Accepted InsuranceLaunch Loyalty Membership Plan
Not having dental insurance shouldn’t exclude you from exceptional dental care. Our in-house Launch Loyalty plan lets you get discounted dental services with a simple monthly or annual fee.
Learn About Launch LoyaltyFinancing Options
Our external payment plans, CareCredit and Sunbit, make it easy to apply for financing. You select the plan that works with you, so you can make payments on your schedule.
Find a Payment Plan