There's good, there's great, and there's legendary. Dr. Chen is legendary. I needed implants, crowns, fillings, the works. I'm always amazed at how he administers shots and I'm never afraid of the dentist visits. I live 45 min away because i don't mind a long commute to get the best services. I have nearly fell asleep in his chair! His front desk staff is also amazing and I never get any surprise bills and I always know what everything is going to cost. Sandy is just a doll and I love seeing her when I come in. I really don't think there's a better dentist in the state, and beyond. read more

I am not one to like the dentist - even teeth cleaning makes me nervous... but Dr. Chen has changed my perspective! He is incredibly thorough and provides explanation for everything he does. Unlike other dentists I have never bled from the cleaning being too harsh. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. 10/10 recommend. read more

I've been going to Dr Chen's office for both treatments and routine check ups/cleanings for more two years now. On my first visit, Dr Chen gave a thorough exam/assessment and provided me a detailed treatment plan. He has great "bedside manner" and gave me his full attention, answered all my questions. My visits are always smooth. I would definitely recommend Dr Chen. read more

I've been to Dr Chen's dentistry for over 5 years. this is definitely my one and only dentist for the rest of my life. Clean office, nice staffs. Dr James Chen is very patience, gentle, and knowledgeable. This place never do the overbooking and never have people waiting for more than 5 mins of the scheduled time, which allow the doctor with plenty time to explaining the procedure, exam throughly and have quality time for treatments. it's your lucky day to find Dr Chen as your dentist and you won't regret it! :) read more

My friend has highly recommended Danimere Dentistry before but I did not look into it as I did not feel any discomfort with my teeth. However, one day I fractured two of my top front teeth after I tripped while running and was forced to seek emergency dental care. Dr. Chen's professionalism and expertise impressed me. He delivered the most comprehensive approach in the evaluation of esthetics, explanation of my options, and in providing the care itself. I've had previous unhappy experiences with upper front veneers 10 years ago in China. But this time, by far, gave me the most confidence as he is a specialist and seems he has much experience with similar cases. Dr. Chen made my teeth look so natural in color and shape with a few veneers and a crown that some people would not believe that I had dental work done. I am extremely satisfied with the final outcome. Really appreciate his work! read more

Dr. James and his staff are extraordinary. They're trustworthy, professional, and make what would have been a stressful visit to the dentist as pain-free and enjoyable as possible. Every time I get anxious about a treatment, James expertly explains the procedure in a clear and upfront manner -- making the whole process much better. Sandy is also a joy to visit, accommodating and helpful with everything from scheduling to insurance claims. I've been going here for the past 5 years and couldn't imagine going anywhere else. Thank you for everything! read more

Dr. Chen is by far the best dentist in LA County. Patient, calm and extremely knowledgable. He is a graduate of the top universities in America. Couple with his expertise, he has an ability to explain his procedures in plain language for anyone to understand. If you are looking for a dentist who you can trust, rely and provide quality work then you should visit Dr. Chen. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Chen for more than five years now. I first went to his office due to proximity to my house, but now, distance is irrelevant. I first had all my upper crowns and implants replaced and years later, had all my lower teeth replaced. He is a doctor that does not rest on his laurels and is always looking to improve in various ways. I know this because I can sense it in the way he and the staff operate and also he takes the time to explain to me in detail. Unlike many of the dentists I've seen before, Dr. Chen is not only highly skilled but actually spends and allots ample time to complete every procedure and gives each patient the time of day. He does NOT run a factory. He builds Rolls Royces and not econo cars. I've enjoyed coming to his office and trust and appreciate his work so much that I've recommended all my family members and most friends, even those from the East Coast, to his office. read more

Had a bad experience with this place from my initial consultation. Rude and unprofessional behavior from Sandy the receptionist. Unreasonable attitude from the doctor. Very happy that I ended up finding a different doctor that gave me a completely opposite experience of what I had with this place. Prior to my consultation/exam here, I explained to Sandy my situation on the phone so the doctor would be aware ahead of time. I'm currently in orthodontics treatment and once I'm done will need crowns. She told me the price for my exam appointment would be $80, which would cover all visits/exams. I ended up being there about 45 min because the doc raised concerns that I did not expect to come up. Later Sandy claimed that because I went over 30 min, they should've charge me $300...both news to me because she never said there was a 30 min limit and she originally said $80 would cover everything but the crowns. It sounded like she made up the $300 just to add to her unwarranted defensive attitude towards me. What really bothered me is how Dr. Chen refused to speak to my orthodontist even though he was the one that had concerns about how the ortho treatment would affect the final position of my teeth that needed the crowns. My ortho was actually willing to speak with him so that she could make changes so that my teeth would be in an ideal position for him to work on. But he insisted that I needed to speak with her about what I wanted and that he wouldn't speak with her because he was afraid to tell her what to do...uh I don't speak dental language and thought it would be best to come from him in order for them to coordinate... Dr. Chen didn't seem to care about my concerns and even diminished it by saying I should just wait until my orthodontics is done and if it comes out bad, we can have the ortho fix it again...I explained this would add additional weeks/months to my Invisalign treatment... when instead he could just speak to the ortho to coordinate and do it right the first time. I told him I will be in a bridal party and won't have time to wait around and fix it again. Instead of understanding what I thought was a reasonable request, he expressed what appeared to me an unusual fear in talking to dental practitioners that he doesn't already do business with. That was a red flag. He clearly cared more about hurting the ortho's feelings than my concerns even though it's my teeth, time and money that will be affected. According to Sandy, the doctor will only speak with other doctors that he has relationships and does lunches with. I find this really strange to make it more about him than what the patient needs. Maybe even unethical. The prosthodontist I saw prior to him had communicated with my ortho to coordinate (they've never worked together before either) but unfortunately his prices were too high and out of my budget. Dr. Chen was frustrating to talk to and Sandy gave off major attitude on the phone for no reason, even after my appt when I asked for an estimate. It all felt so unprofessional. Just had a consult with another dental practitioner in Pasadena that wants to coordinate with my ortho and is considering my concerns and date goal to finish everything. This person has a much better bedside manner and very good at listening to the patient's wants and concerns...something that Dr. Chen and his staff could work on. read more

About a year ago I was searching for a reliable dentist I can keep throughout the coming years....and I wasn't disappointed. A friend had referred me to Danimere Dentistry and I was instantly sold on my initial teeth cleaning visit. Dr. Chen is the model dentist everyone wants to go to. His level of expertise, communication and thoroughness is the best I've experienced. Great service and staff all around. Do yourself a favor and let Dr. Chen be your dentist....then you can pretend to your friends that you only know him through word of mouth.....that's how good he is. read more

Dr. Chen, Wendy (their Office Manager), and Coco (his assistant) are all awesome! They all take personalized care and customer service to the next level. I needed two crowns and 8 cavities filled. Dr. Chen took the time to explain the procedures to me in detail, and never rushed me through any of my many questions that I had. The technology and imaging equipment that they have at the facility is very high-tech and really helped me to see what was truly going on in my mouth. My procedures have been pain free, and I am extremely pleased with the craftsmanship. I am going to recommend Dr. Chen to everyone I know! read more

Dr. Chen is very professional, knowledgeable and thorough in explaining everything that he does. So glad to have him as my dentist. I highly recommend Danimere Dentistry! read more

I honestly can't thank Dr. Chen and the staff here enough for their impeccable service and hospitality. I was recommended to Danimere by family as I had moved from Chicago to L.A and was looking for a new dentist in the L.A. area. I was overdue for a cleanse, so I figured I'd check it out. It was the most thorough work I've ever experienced, hands down. Dr. Chen had x-rays done, my gums checked, and a deep cleanse done all in my first visit. He made sure to explain all procedures beforehand and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. I returned two other times after to get cavities filled and I was surprised by how thoughtful they were in scheduling two different sessions, one for each side, so that I wouldn't have to take on too much all at once. Everyone here just really makes you feel welcomed/cared for. I also want to thank Wendy, the receptionist. She is absolutely the sweetest and has always been more than helpful in helping me figure out my insurance. Not to mention, she and Dr. Chen always personally call the day after a visit to make sure that everything feels alright and that there are no issues. There is a sense of family here at Danimere and I'm beyond thankful to have come across this dentistry! read more

This is the Mercedes Benz of Dentistries. Here's where Dr. Chen excels beyond all others: 1.) Customer care: James spends the extra time to not only be completely through, but also help you understand how o better care for you teeth. Many of the other dentists in the area operate like a Toyota dealership, where its all about speed and numbers. Not here. You're treated like a real patient, where proper knowledge for you to prevent future problems is imparted. 2.) Excellent Equipment : Up-to-date and advanced dental equipment all meant to help give you the best dental experience. There's high resolution X-rays and their vac system has a small bit to it, so your jaw can relax while being worked on. 3.) Amazing dental work : I've never had a dentist more gentle than Dr. Chen. I had several cavities filled, on different occasions, never felt a thing during the novocaine injections. I never had a better experience. Dr. Chen is the Ivy League gold standard. I'll be moving to Northern California soon, but in the future will make the flight here to get my dental work because he is that good. read more

I have been coming to Dr. Chen for the last couple of years. He is the best dentists I had ever visited in San Gabriel Valley. Extremely professional... He always explain the procedure in every detail possible. The staffs are very friendly and patient. Office is clean and comfortable. Perfect work done every time. This is a must visit place for your dental needs! read more

I haven't been to the dentist in six years before visiting Dr Chen, as I've always dreaded going to the dentist. I finally decided I should get my teeth cleaned before going to my brother's wedding. Dr Chen was very gentle, but thorough, and made me feel comfortable the whole time. The entire experience was pain free and pleasant. I'll be visiting much more often now! read more

Dr. Chen is excellent! I go in regularly for cleaning and always feel great after! He's extremely meticulous and will inform me about ways I can improve my dental health on my own daily. On top of his great work, he is always a fantastic friend to talk to. Same goes for the other staff; it's such a pleasure to get my teeth cleaned here. read more

6-year follow up: My 8 veneers made by Dr. Chen six years ago still look pretty much like the day they were made. No dark edges!!! Before Dr. Chen made these "new" veneers for me, I had another set made by another dentist. About a year into them, brown and black border/edges started to show. They were not only unesthetic, but concerning in that cavity was probably growing under them. I lived with them for about 5 years as I wasn't sure if a new set would end up being the same. Fast forward... met Dr. Chen and he assured me that his technique and ceramist would likely result in better long-term outcome with a new set of veneers. True to his words, the veneers are still holding up after 6 years without any dark bands along the gum line. They definitely also look a lot more feminine and youthful and less opaque than the last set which look very squarish - like my husband's! To all the ladies out there: we all live only once so don't skimp on your facial esthetics and reach out to the best there is and increase your face value! read more

While visiting my sister, I needed to get my teeth cleaning done. She recommended her dentist, Dr. Chen at Danimere. It's a small office that is clean and comfortable. I went in with embarrassing stains on my teeth and he did a through job of cleaning them all. He was informative, relaxed, and gentle. Unfortunately he also found a couple of cavities, which I came back for a second visit. Again, I had a pain free and relaxed experience. I'm very happy to have taken care of the cavities and I would come back again for my next cleaning. read more

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I have been to several dentist prior to seeing Dr. Chen, he is by far the best dentist I have seen. Not only is he patient and gentle, he also explains every procedure very clearly. I recently bleach my teeth here too and the result was impeccable. Very grateful for Dr. Chen for his service and teaching me so much about teeth maintenance! read more

I do not know anyone who enjoys going to the dentist but if you have to go you need to seek out Dr. James Chen. He does not rush the consultation and he does not lecture about flossing like so many annoying dentist. Dr. Chen is very gentle and is very cognisant of the patient's pain level. While waiting in the waiting room you can not help but be impressed by his credentials. Columbia dental and Harvard specialty. read more

I am extremely pleased with the work that Dr. Chen had done for me - eight upper front veneers and crowns, and six lower veneers. My reason for going to Danimere Dentistry was because my original set of veneers and crowns were not only opaquey and gray, they simply weren't made correctly as my bite was off. The previous dentist attempted to grind them down, but that only made them look even worse. My orthodontist friend recommended that I seek out a prosthodontist but couldn't make any recommendations as she is located out of state. I found Danimere Dentistry after a thorough search on the internet and reading countless reviews. During my consultation with Dr. Chen he informed me that one of the issues is the material used for my old veneers and crowns were unsuitable for my case as I had some teeth with metal in them from my root canals when I was a teenager. He even mentioned that the type of bonding cement played a important role in affecting the final esthetics (really, could not have guessed that). To make a long story short, he made a new set of crowns and veneers for me and they look and feel drastically more natural. The grayness has been replaced with porcelain that is natural white, the sharp edges from the grinding have been replaced with smooth and rounded borders. The bite feels normal and even now and all this was completed in the most painless dental experience I've ever had (you have to experience it to believe it). I compared my before and after pictures and it was amazing how a set of well made teeth can instantly make one look younger, on top of the boost in confidence with one's smile. The expertise and craftsmanship is in a whole different league when compared to my prior dental experiences. Really appreciative of the beautiful work that Dr. Chen has done for me, and, of course, my friend Jen for sending me in the right direction! read more

Dr Chen is very professional and gentle, and with the nice environment and friendly staffs, I would definitely recommend this place.

Dr. Chen and his staff saw me right away which was great! No wait time here. The office is very clean and very aesthetically pleasing. He is very good at what he does and my teeth are very clean and healthy! read more

Because of a bad experience at another dentist, I didn't come back to any dentist for quite awhile. So naturally when finally coming back I had a bunch of issues to handle. Dr. Chen setup and walked me through my treatment plan and every visit since my first has been excellent. Like most, I have a lot of "dental anxiety" but the doctor here makes sure to take time during the visit to make sure things going smoothly. If something is wrong, or hurting, he will take the time to make sure I am comfortable before continuing the procedure. Reception and billing have also been a breeze. Faye has taken the time to work with my insurance to get me the best rates. She checks in the day before my appointments to remind me about my visit, and follows up with me later after I leave to make sure everything is going well and answer any follow up concerns I might have. I still have a lot of work to do, but my dental health has greatly improved and I appreciate the extra care that Danimere Dentistry offers and will continue to come here. read more

I generally don't usually post reviews, but I had to make an exception for Dr. James Chen. I created an account just so I share my previous experience at his dentistry. A little background, I moved out to the west coast a few years ago and was necessary to find a new dentist. I was referred to by a friend in Arcadia that highly suggested we try Danimere Dentistry. Within my first new-patient check up, I was amazed by how thorough Dr. Chen is. I had many questions especially after we looked at my x-ray to check for cavities or others and was very grateful for how patient Dr. Chen was with me and made sure that I understood my current oral health status. Before he does anything, he always informs you what he's about to do so there are no surprises at all and is always making sure the patient is comfortable. My previous check up I needed 3 fillings. To be honest, it was painless. I think might have even dozed off for a second. I appreciate how he doesn't needlessly suggest doing fillings as he acknowledges that some still have a change to be cleaned with more flossing. I haven't had any troubles with my fillings so far and they seem to fit very comfortably. His team members also contributed to the positive experience as they are all VERY friendly and sincere. I had no trouble scheduling and rescheduling appointments at all as they try to find the best time to squeeze me in. Long story short, great experience and safe to say I'm sticking with Dr. Chen. Pro: -Thorough/very detailed -Informative -Patient -Quality -Fluent Bilingual (english & chinese Con: -Appointment lasted longer than expected (due to very detailed dental work) read more

Always a positive experience! Dr. James Chen is very professional and knowledgeable. The staff is attentive as well.

I have a phobia of dentists, and before I went to see Dr. Chen, I was afraid of any visits to dental offices. My friend recommended me here for the cavities I had. The environment is really clean and comfortable. The dentist was quite patient, thoughtful and answered in detail all the questions I had about the x-ray photos. Later I came back to do tooth cleaning and almost fell asleep during the procedure! I just couldn't believe it! If you were afraid of dental visits like me, I would recommend you nobody other than Dr. James Chen. You won't regret your choice! read more

Dr. Chen is an example of a dentist that has many accolades and also a dentist you can trust. He takes time during his procedure to ask you if you feel any pain and trust me, I did not feel any pain at all! His skills are very gentle and precise and he makes sure everything is perfect before he lets you leave his clinic. Front office staff and his dental assistant are great and professional and courteous. Highly recommended! read more

My second time visiting Dr. Chen. First time was to fix a filling and this time is to replace a missing crown. I would describe Dr. Chen's style as efficient and precise but with a gentle touch. The quality of his work is first rate. He also tries to minimize the discomfort as much as possible to ensure a relaxing and pleasant visit. Highly recommended. read more

Went to Dr. Chen for a cleaning. He did a great job. I always go for cleaning every 6 months. This is the only time my teeth felt clean. Kept build up on teeth away. Other dentist I notice did not do this. In fact, they try to rip me off and insist I do a deep cleaning. Dr. Chen told me it was not necessary because my gums are very healthy. He's the only one I've been to that doesn't push unnecessary work on me. I'll go back knowing he will be honest telling me what I need and don't need. read more