Coastal Dental Arts Named Finalist for 2026 BBB Torch Award for Ethics

Coastal Dental Arts has been named a finalist for the 2026 Better Business Bureau (BBB) Torch Award for Ethics, an honor given to businesses that demonstrate outstanding integrity, ethical leadership, and a genuine commitment to the people they serve.

As a finalist, Coastal Dental Arts was evaluated by an independent panel of judges across four categories: Character, Culture, Customers, and Community, as part of the 2026 San Diego County Torch Awards program. The practice was recognized in the 11–20 Employees category. Winners were announced at the Torch Awards celebration on September 9 at the La Jolla Marriott in San Diego. 

“Being named a finalist for the BBB Torch Award for Ethics is something our whole team is proud of. We’ve always believed that great dentistry starts with honesty — with our patients, with each other, and with ourselves. This recognition tells us we’re on the right track,” said Dr. David Chotiner, DDS, founder of Coastal Dental Arts.

That commitment shows up in the everyday details of how Coastal Dental Arts operates: transparent treatment planning, flexible payment options for patients without insurance, and a team culture built around patience, listening, and clear communication, especially for patients who come in with dental anxiety. The practice’s approach to modern technology, from digital impressions to personalized treatment plans, is paired with an emphasis on making sure every patient understands their care and feels respected throughout the process.

Ethics in dentistry isn’t a marketing line for us,” Dr. Chotiner added. “It’s the standard every provider in this office holds themselves to, every single day. “, added Dr. Chotiner.

The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics is one of the most prestigious honors BBB grants to a business, and finalist status alone reflects a high bar: applicants are evaluated on the character of their leadership, the authenticity of their culture, their treatment of customers, and their impact on the community.

For the complete list of 2026 San Diego County BBB Torch Awards for Ethics finalists, visit bbb.org.

About Coastal Dental Arts

Coastal Dental Arts is a full-service dental practice in downtown San Diego, offering general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, including Invisalign, dental implants, and oral surgery. Led by Dr. David Chotiner, along with Dr. Frank Mac, Dr. Bowen Zhou, and Dr. Ariana Wetzstein, the practice is committed to providing comfortable, patient-focused care using modern technology. Learn more at www.coastaldentalarts.com.

About the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics

The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, presented by Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest, recognize for-profit businesses that display an outstanding level of ethics and integrity in all of their business dealings. The program is open to businesses in good standing with BBB; accreditation is not required.