Our Team at Pacific Oral Surgery
Our team of oral surgeons in Ventura County at Pacific Oral Surgery would like to welcome you to our offices in Ventura, Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley. Through excellence in patient care, our goal is to be among those who provide the very finest care available, in a warm and personable manner. When it comes to specialized care in oral surgery, our doctors and staff of Pacific Oral Surgery are dedicated to the highest level of care, state-of-the-art technology, and the latest techniques to ensure that treatment is as comfortable and successful as possible.
Our Mission
We are a customer service company that specializes in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Our highest priority is our patients and their safety. We provide a harmonious office that fosters respect for employees and patients. In all things, we strive for excellence and to exceed the expectations of those we serve.
Our Team of Oral Surgeons
James O. Jacobs, DDS, MS
Dr. James Jacobs is a board-certified oral surgeon who specializes in oral, maxillofacial, and dental implant surgery at Pacific Oral Surgery in Ventura, Thousand Oaks, and Simi Valley, California. Learn more about James O. Jacobs, DDS, MS.
Sebastian R. Carlson, DDS, MD
Dr. Sebastian Carlson is a board-eligible oral surgeon who specializes in oral, maxillofacial, and dental implant surgery at pacific Oral Surgery in Ventura, Thousand Oaks, and Simi Valley, California. Learn more about Sebastian R. Carlson, DDS, MD.
Richard H. Bruckner, DDS
Richard H. Bruckner, DDS is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in oral, maxillofacial, and dental implant surgery in Ventura, Thousand Oaks, and Simi Valley, California. Learn more about Richard H. Bruckner, DDS.
D. John Webb, DDS – Retired
Dr. John Webb is a board-certified oral surgeon who specialized in oral, maxillofacial, and dental implant surgery in Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley, California. Dr. Webb retired in 2016. . Learn more about D. John Webb, DDS.
James W. McLeod, DDS – Retired
Dr. James McLeod is now retired from Pacific Oral Surgery. He is well known for his contributions to the practice of oral, maxillofacial, and dental implant surgery in Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley, California. Learn more about James W. McLeod, DDS.
What is a Board Certified Oral Surgeon?
The mission of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is to assure the public of safe and optimal care through the development and maintenance of high standards of certification and re-certification of Diplomates in the specialty. Though there are a number of certifying boards, only the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is recognized and approved by the Council on Dental Education and Licensure of the American Dental Association for the specialty. Not all oral surgeons are board-certified and only “those individuals who demonstrate achievement of the requisite training, experience and knowledge are granted board certification, indicated with the title “Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery”.
Dr. James O. Jacobs is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He has attained the level of Diplomate with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, manifesting a commitment to excellence as well as dedication to lifelong learning.
Our History at Pacific Oral Surgery
The history of our oral and maxillofacial surgery practice began in Ventura County when Dr. Arthur Barrett and Dr. Ross Prout opened the original office in the mid-1960s. Dr. Robert Pittman later joined as an associate in 1974. Dr. Barrett, Dr. Prout, and Dr. Pittman opened their second office in Westlake in 1974. Dr. Barrett and Dr. Pittman opened new offices together in Warner Victory, Thousand Oaks & Simi Valley in 1975. Dr. Jim McLeod joined the practice in 1980 as an associate and then bought out Dr. Barrett a year later when he retired. Dr. Pittman practiced with Dr. McLeod for 5 years. Dr. Pittman retired on disability and was replaced by his classmate, Dr. John Webb in 1986. Dr. James Jacobs started the Ventura office in 2012 and later merged with the Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley offices when Dr. McLeod retired in 2015.
Oral, Maxillofacial, and Dental Implant Surgeons
If you would like to learn more about our team, please contact our office for a consultation. Pacific Oral Surgery has a Ventura Office, Thousand Oaks Office, and Simi Valley Office in southern California.