MEET THE DOCTORS

Meet Dr. Art Kaslow

Dr. Kaslow was raised in the Santa Ynez Valley and is well-known among the community, including Lompoc and Santa Maria Valley. He has been working in dentistry for 39 years, and knows how to take care of his patients the best way possible. In addition to general dentistry for children and adults, Dr. Kaslow has advanced training in wisdom teeth surgery, dental implants, full mouth traditional dentures and permanent dentures, cosmetic dentistry and clear aligner orthodontics. He is well known by patients as being honest, gentle and delivering dentistry with no pain.
Dr. Kaslow has three children, eight grandchildren, and has been married for 39 years. He is invested in his local community with his volunteer work with Rotary International, The Vikings of Solvang, The Friendship House, Oak Hills Cemetery, Santa Ynez Valley Opportunity Shop, and The Santa Ynez High School Regional Occupation Program. Local dental laboratories contact him for expert services, including DenMat in Lompoc. In his free time, Dr. Kaslow enjoys coaching youth sports, reading and singing to his grandchildren, backpacking, and woodworking.
1978 Bachelor of Science, Psychology & Mathematics, Creighton University, Omaha, NE
1983 Doctorate of Dental Surgery – Creighton University School of Dentistry, Omaha, NE
1983-2015 U.S. Army Dental Corps Office, Rank of Colonel
1989-2024 Progressive Dental Study Club, Director, Santa Barbara County, CA
2021-2024 Senior Dental Consultant at Denmat Laboratories

Dr. Ryan Coon

Dr. Ryan Coon was born and raised in Clive, Iowa. He grew up playing team sports and maintains an active lifestyle to this day. Dr. Coon chose to enter the dental field because he enjoys meeting new people and maintaining relationships with his patients which turn into lifelong friendships and the continuous learning in dentistry. Through patient relationships and mutual trust our dental team is able to help people achieve their dental health goals with effective communication and planning.

He attended Loras College for undergraduate studies and was captain of the basketball team. Dr. Coon attended the University of Iowa College of Dentistry for his dental training and became well versed in cosmetic, preventative and surgical procedures.

Upon graduating from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry Dr. Coon has practiced in different states such as Austin, Texas and Denver, Colorado. Dr. Coon and his wife picked the beautiful central coast of California to be closer to family and for the abundance of outdoor activities, fantastic weather, great restaurants, and wonderful people! When Dr. Coon is not practicing dentistry, you can find him enjoying the great outdoors, at the beach, hiking, playing basketball, golfing, or cycling.

Meet Dr. Robert Brugnone AKA Dr. B

Dr. B was born in Northridge, CA but was brought up in a small city in Southeast Michigan. Before dentistry he worked in the banking and hospitality industries, enjoying communication with customers and problem solving. After graduating high school in Michigan, he decided to head back to the California coast for some nice, warm weather. Since 2004, Dr. B has been a resident of Santa Barbara County. These days he lives at his home with his dog, Koozie, and 3 Nigerian Dwarf Goats, Dusty, Lucky, and Ned, in the Santa Ynez Valley, enjoying the picturesque landscapes, bountiful vineyards, and a relaxed living. For his undergraduate education, Dr. Brugnone attended Michigan State University, SBCC, and CSU: Channel Islands where he earned his B.S. in Biology. Subsequently, he attended the NYU College of Dentistry and graduated with honors, including advanced training in TMJ therapy. He has practiced in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties alongside some of the most influential mentors. He utilizes state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based dentistry to provide his patients with the most current and accepted practices in the dental field. Humble, human, empathetic, and kind are a few choice words that describe Dr. B’s character and work manner.

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Meet Rachael Van Pelt, RDA

Rachael Van Pelt is a Santa Ynez Valley local and loves to support her community, patients and friends. After completing her Bachelors in Research Psychology at UCSB, she furthered her education by enrolling in a Masters in Clinical Psychology at Alliant International University, Irvine in 2010. She realized shortly after this how much she enjoyed helping people, but found herself returning to the healthcare industry, specifically dental and oral healthcare. After 14 years of successfully managing a local dental office in Solvang, she has decided to focus on her own practice in the Lompoc area, where she feels her education and passion is to help all patients receive high quality dental care at affordable prices. Any questions you have, Rachael can take care of you and your family!