MICHAEL J. GUNSON, DDS, MD
Michael Gunson DDS, MD is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and practices in Santa Barbara, CA. He graduated from UCLA Dental School and Medical School and received his specialty certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery from UCLA. Dr. Gunson partnered with Dr. G. William Arnett at the Center for Corrective Jaw Surgery in Santa Barbara, California. Their surgical practice has always been limited to diagnosing and treating facial growth problems by performing corrective jaw surgeries.
Dr. Gunson is passionate about facial esthetics and facial function. He believes they go hand in hand. He diagnoses and treats patients with facial and dental esthetic concerns, difficulty with chewing and speech, and sleep apnea. Dr. Gunson’s orthognathic and esthetic surgical techniques provide accurate, beautiful, and functional results that improve patient health and satisfaction.
Dr. Gunson is also an associate professor at Boston University School of Dentistry, a resident faculty at Spear Education, and a member of many dental professional groups. He has hospital privileges at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He enjoys teaching and lecturing throughout the world and publishing research on orthognathic surgery, facial function and dental and facial esthetics, obstructive sleep apnea, and the treatment of TMJ arthritis and condylar resorption.
Dr Gunson loves his wife and 3 children, enjoys skiing, serving in his community, reading, and speaking in French, and researching ancient near eastern religions and practices.
Education
University of California at Los Angeles School of Dentistry, Specialty Training, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, General Surgery Internship.
University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine, MD.
University of California at Los Angeles School of Dentistry, DDS.
Brigham Young University, French Literature, BA.
Hospital Staff Affiliations
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, California
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, California
Faculty Appointments
Associate Professor of Orthodontics at Boston University School of Dental Medicine
Resident Faculty with Spear Education
FaceFX European Group
Memberships
Diplomate – American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ABOMS)
Member – American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
Member – California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (CALAOMS)
Member – International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (IAOMS)
Member – American Dental Association (ADA)
Member – California Dental Association (CDA)
Member – Santa Barbara-Ventura County Dental Society (SBVCDS)
Member – Seattle Study Club (SSC)
Associate Member – American Academy of Restorative Dentistry