Meet Dr. Jacobs

Doctor Jacobs completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University. After completing college he returned to his home state of Washington and graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry. While in dental school he conducted research regarding how dental implants benefit people who are not satisfied with conventional dentures. Dr. Jacobs obtained the Psi Omega Scholarship, Hospital Dentistry award and the Dental Implant Student award from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons for excellence related to dental implant surgery.

After dental school, Dr. Jacobs started his residency training at The Ohio State University. During these four years of specialty training, Dr. Jacobs gained experience with dental surgery, general anesthesia, dental implants, facial trauma and reconstructive surgery (orthognathic surgery). In addition to obtaining his certificate of oral and maxillofacial surgery, Dr. Jacobs received a Master’s of Science in oral biology. His master’s thesis explored strength characteristics of small-diameter dental implants. This surgical training also included a 2 month rotation at the St. James’ Hospital in Dublin, Ireland.

After residency Dr. Jacobs moved to California and entered private practice in Ventura and Ojai. Dr. Jacobs enjoys practicing the full-scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery and maintains a hospital appointment at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura. He is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Academy of Osseointegration, California Dental Association and the Santa Barbara – Ventura County Dental Society.

Dr. Jacobs and his wife enjoy raising their two boys and spending time with family.

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