I have been to Dr. Joe's office for two cleanings now and I will never go to another dentist in LA. Both him and his staff are very friendly and I highly recommend going there if you're looking for a dentist in the area. I have a bit of a commute to his office but it is well worth it. The staff at the front got me checked in quickly and the wait was short. Both times the hygienist really got in there and cleaned my teeth very well. I usually hate making dentist appointments but now that I have found a great dentist I don't mind doing my cleaning twice a year. FYI, he also has a downtown LA office! read more

Dr. Elmassian has been my family dentist for over 20 years. His staff have always been professional with a well managed office. He's very personable with a good sense of humor. There's never been a dull moment with stories and conversation to distract you from any procedure. My smile looks great and teeth are healthy. read more

Dr. Elmassian is one of the best dentist's around. His staff is very friendly and has great personalities. I hate going to the dentist, but he and his staff make it very comfortable to be there and not afraid of the dentist. He very reasonably priced. He is great with my kids. My kids are not scared to go to the dentist because of him. I will never let anyone else work on my teeth. read more

He is seriously the best dentist ive ever been to! I went in today and he had a bucket of roses to give to all the female patients. I thought it was sweet! read more

Joseph Elmassian, DDS - General Dentistry Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've been going to doctor Joe since I can remember. He's a family man and runs his business with up most respect and professionalism. He surrounds himself with staff that reflects his family values. I've never had an apointment where I was in an uncomfortable atmosphere. Nothing but smiles! These people remember your names, names of your kids, and elders. Their truthful and efficient. Although all the hygenists know their craft, Emily is by far my favorite hygienist . She never hurts my gums and takes extra procaution becuase i have big front teeth and it always makes me nervous. My young toddlers have recently had their first cleaning and it was a breeze. Not to mention the awesome toy selection provided for the kiddos. Wont ever change my dentist! read more

Dr. Elmassian has been my dentist ever since I had teeth! He has always made me feel so comfortable and at ease from a simple cleaning to all the procedures I have had throughout the years! His staff is the sweetest and the environment in the office is SO welcoming! Earlier this year I had a painful issue with my gums and my yearly checkup wasn't for another few months but when I called the office, Dr. Elmassian and his staff were so understanding and he made time for me to come in later that same day to take a look. If you're looking for a caring dentist who goes above and beyond, Dr. Elmassian is the guy! read more

I had to get some wisdom teeth pulled and everything went well. Dr Elmassian made me feel comfortable and was really efficient, I'll be coming back to get a deep cleaning in another month. If you need any dental work done this is where you need to be hands down, great work at decent prices. Thanks Dr Elmassian! read more

Very kind and professional office, thank you for the extra care. No waiting in waiting room, extremely sensitive to some special needs. Super easy parking too. read more

Everyone usually hates visiting the dentists office but Dr Elmassian and staff make every visit painless and enjoyable. From general dental needs to cosmetic dentistry Dr Elmassian has always provided myself and my family the best service each visit. Aside from the beyond excellent service provided, the knowledge shared is always welcoming. After each X-ray taken, the picture is immediately displayed on a large TV screen in the room, allowing the doctor to review the pictures for you providing a transparent and efficient medical practice. If you or anyone you know is looking for anything from a regular check up or cosmetic work done, I'd strongly suggest Dr Elmassian, call and make your appointment; you will not be disappointed. An easy 5 stars. read more

I'm grateful to Yelp for leading me to Dr. Elmassian upon moving to Pasadena, and I'm even more grateful to Dr. Elmassian and his amazing staff for taking such great care of me! 13 years of self-employment without dental insurance meant that for years I did the bare minimum necessary for my teeth, often only when a painful problem arose. Dr. Elmassian prioritized the work I needed on a schedule that best fit my insurance's restrictions, always with my best outcome in mind. He is honest, thoughtful, kind, funny, incredibly experienced & knowledgeable, and, most importantly, does fantastic, skilled, beautiful work efficiently and painlessly. He treats his staff like family and this care & consideration is passed along by everyone there to their patients. No other dentist I've ever seen holds a candle to Dr. Elmassian. read more

Best decision ever!! Dr Elmassian is the best. My mouth was a mess due to me neglecting my teeth. If you don't like going to the dentist like me , this is where you should go :). I'm definitely impressed with his work, most important was that I was happy with my final results!! Actually I'm looking forward to my returning checkups. read more

Dr. Elmassian is a great dentist. I first went to him after reading lots of positive Yelp reviews. I have had terrible enamel wear and my teeth had also become very discolored. I had pretty much stopped smiling because my teeth looked so bad. I had seen 2 other dentists for assessments then went to Dr. Elmassian's office in Pasadena. He is a really fun & positive person - and was very encouraging about how crowns would improve both the stability of my teeth and the appearance. And his estimate was much more reasonable than the other 2 dentists. The first appointment was long and a bit grueling, but even the temporary he put in looked better than my teeth. Two weeks later I got the permanent crowns and I felt transformed! I now smile without hesitation and I can't wait for my family to see my smile when I go home for my wedding. I'll be smiling brightly for the pictures! His staff is also wonderful. It's a very busy bustling practice, and every staff person is friendly and helpful. And to top it off, not only are the fees reasonable but he did not charge me for a very good nightguard that he wants me to wear every night to "protect my investment." I was shocked since another dentist told me a nightguard would be $300. You can go to him with confidence. He is very skilled with something like 30+ years experience. He's seen it all and his assistants tell me he's the best they've worked with. Overall my work with him was a very positive experience. It was so positive that I think I'll go to him for all my dental work in the future. He was very supportive throughout this process and even talked with me on the phone several times to answer questions and concerns I had. He's a great person and an excellent dentist. Thank you for giving me my smile back! read more

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I've been to Dr. Elmassian about 5 times in the last 6 months (have had a LOT of overdue work done on my teeth). First of all, his staff is amazing. They're so kind and cheerful. They remembered my name by my second visit. I was always seen promptly, except for one visit that I had to wait 15 min or so for, and multiple staff members apologized. The prices are fair and reasonable, especially for the quality of work. I knew I could go someplace cheaper, but I didn't want to deal with any upselling. Dr. Joe is honest, very good at what he does, and a straight-shooter. He might come across as a little bit gruff at first, but he's very kind and cares deeply about his patients and his staff. I am very happy to have found his office! read more

My family and I have been coming to Dr. Elmassian for over 25 years! He is very well-known in the community and extremely trustworthy and efficient. On several occasions, he has made himself available to come to the clinic for our dental emergencies. The staff is very friendly and the office space is always clean. I wouldn't feel comfortable going to any other dentist and would definitely recommend him for ALL of your dental needs. You won't regret it! Thank you, Dr. Elmassian and staff, for being the absolute best! read more

Dr Elmassian is extremely friendly and a very skilled dentist. My front tooth veneer got chipped and I went in for the first time. The temporary veneer looked better than my original! I went back after insurance approval and they took a mold. I visited the lab they use for a custom color match, and 7 days later I had my beautiful new front tooth put in! The match was great and it's without doubt my best ever veneer (this will be my third - FYI). They made sure I was happy every step of the way. Highly recommended, my wife and I have switched dentists! read more

I am incredibly happy with the dental work Dr. Joe completed. My teeth look completely natural and absolutely amazing! I am constantly complimented on my smile and teeth. The staff is super friendly and extremely helpful, always answering any questions I have. Dr. Joe Elmassian! read more

I really like the whole team at this office. All of them are very friendly and helpful. What stands out about them and Dr. Elmassian, however, is their honesty and practicality. The other day, I asked about a procedure that is very expensive, and, after informing me of the cost, they told me I didn't really need it, that the preventative care I was doing at home was more than fine in my situation. I would recommend this dentist and office to anyone. read more

I have been going to Dr. Elmassian for the last 6 years and everyone in his office is wonderful. Dr. Elmassian helped fixed an issue that has been bothering me for years and I'm so pleased with the results. Highly recommend him, you won't be disappointed. read more

I went to Dr. Joe because I had a really bad toothache that wasn't going away. He ended up doing a root canal for me, and it was the most amazing job EVER! It was painless, fast and I feel SO much better now. Also, Dr. Joe's staff was really nice and took care of all the paperwork for me. I've been to other offices before, but this was by far the best experience I've had! read more

It has been years since I was a patient, but I finally got the problems created here resolved elsewhere. I honestly cannot recommend. I read all the great reviews and went for a check up. I needed 2 crowns. The anaesthetic made my jaw law lock which was very distressing. Dr Elmassian said this happens sometimes and attempted to do the work through a very small opening in my mouth. It was uncomfortable and felt like the drill was rattling against my other teeth potentially causing damage. Eventually he worked my jaw open and completed the work. The crowns were very sensitive and sometimes painful to bite on. I came back to have them adjusted but it didn't help, so for years I basically avoided eating anything hard on that side. My next dentist sent me to a specialist to see if I needed a root canal. That all came back clear, but the problem persisted. Eventually, after about 6 years, one of the crowns fell out. I made an emergency appointment to have it glued back and have had NO issues with pain since. I am really upset that I had pain with this for so long that was obviously due to poor work and could have been easily resolved. read more

Dr. Elmassian is amazing, I came in for a teeth cleaning and he was very thorough and great! He took the time to explain to me where I need to focus on cleaning more, and how/why. He doesn't just one-size-fits-all treat you, but caters to your teeth specifically and knows immediately what's wrong. He doesn't make me feel uncomfortable or scared about my oral health at all, but more confident to take steps toward the problem. His assistant was also very informative and helpful, she answered all the questions I had and was easy to talk with. Also, I appreciate the fact that this place still gives you a free toothpaste/toothbrush because places I go to usually don't anymore. I wish I'd found this place sooner, because this place is really amazing. Even the receptionist is kind, we ended up having a chat about our experiences in the Bay Area and the atmosphere is so welcoming and not tense at all. Would definitely recommend. read more

I was able to schedule an appointment with Dr. Elmassian right away. He gave me referrals for a root canal specialist and then placed a temp crown on my tooth weeks later per my request (he likes to wait longer to ensure full healing of the mouth). Dr. Elmassian also filled a cavity. He answered all my questions, was patient, and has a good sense of humor. As a type A personality, I appreciate how thorough he is. Two weeks later, I will be going in for my permanent crown. read more

Before I switched careers, I worked as a dental assistant for over ten years. My last few years as a dental assistant I worked as a temp filling in at various dental offices. I only say this because I want everyone to know that I have worked alongside several different dentists in my lifetime. I know what is the average for dental care, what goes above and beyond, and what kind of office you should get up from your chair, run, and never look back. Dr. Elmassian and his staff are one of the above and beyond quality care practices. My hygiene appointment was excellent. My teeth were immaculately clean by the end of my visit, and I received a take home bag with floss, mouthwash, and a toothbrush. I mention this, because I went to a few dentists in the area before I found Dr. Elmassian and had cleanings and never received this typical goodie bag. Even an average dentist would provide the proper tools to help you keep your mouth and teeth in good oral health after your visit. After all, they should want your mouth and check up to come out well. It just doesn't make sense if an office skimps on this. (I am talking at least a toothbrush at your cleaning, don't expect your dentist to supply a years worth of toothpaste, and mouth wash for you. Just a simple starter kit. ) I was very happy when he handed me these items, because this is the first step in realizing whether or not you have found a good dental office that cares about your oral health and not how much revenue your dirty mouth will rake in for them . I came back a second time for a filling. The whole experience was painless including the numbing. My filling was well done. In addition, He even contoured my front teeth for me at no charge. I am a person who definitely grinds my teeth at night. My teeth had an uneven jagged appearance due to the grinding. He made my front teeth look like I had cosmetic work done, and did it out of the kindness of his own heart. You can tell he is passionate about what he does. I did have a night guard made after he suggested it. It was by no means an upsell. I could see the damage first hand, and knew before I went in that he would recommend it to me after looking in my mouth. My boyfriend was tired of hearing me sound like I was possessed at night from the noise and weird faces I made in my sleep due to the grinding. He is so grateful for the peaceful sleep that he doesn't seem to mind how completely dorky I look with the night guard in, nor the whistle sound that comes out when trying to say a word with an "S". I didn't fear OSHA coming in and closing the office down. The place is spotless and modern. The staff is incredibly nice and you can tell they are like family to one another. It was easy to get an appointment. All those good things. All n all....If you need a GREAT dental practice, not just an average one.....go see Dr. Elmassian and his lovely staff. read more

8 months later, and I am still in pain. I chose to go this dentist because of the high positive Yelp reviews and absolutely regret it. I went for a crown and filling and the experience has been painful from the minute work started. I am now dealing with the possibility of 2 root canals because of my experience at this office. A dentist can irritate your nerves if he is not properly cooling his equipment while drilling, or using cheap stuff to fill the tooth. I reached out to the office and the doctor did try to fix the problem and call me to try to resolve it. That's why it pains me to write this review, but it's been an ordeal and I feel that if you need more work than a teeth cleaning, then people should seek alternative dentists. read more

Monday I had a tooth emergency and gave Dr Elmassian's office a call and his staff got me in that day. When he saw the problem he said "You should have come in sooner" in a way only he can in his caring chair side matter of fact manner. He worked on saving the molars and the pain a sensitivity was relieved. Thanks Dr Elmassian for a painless wonderful experience. read more

I had extensive work done on my teeth and I couldn't be happier with the results. Dr. Elmassian is a very knowledgeable and experienced dentist, as well as very friendly and professional. I am extremely happy with the results! read more

Dr. Elmassian saw me on short notice to fix a problem he had not caused. He did a lovely job and even stayed late with his assistants to make sure everything went well. Visiting the dentist can be scary, but Dr. Elmassian and his team make it positive experience. I cannot recommend his office enough. You will be happy with this dentist! read more

My Husband was recommended to Dr. Joe this morning. He had severe pain in his molar and we didn't have a Dentist. When he arrived, immediately my Husband noticed how nice and polite everyone was. That was his first impression... which was a great one. Once meeting the Dr. and being examined, he was told that his tooth needed to be extracted. The procedure went very smoothly, and all and all, my Husband was very impressed with the Dr. and his staff. A good sense of humor, polite and courteous assistance, and no pain at the end of the day is what we would call great. We are happy to announce we have a new Family Dentist. read more

Dr. Elmassian is the most wonderful, patient, kind dentist that you could ever hope to have! He has been my dentist for the past 2 years and I am beyond thrilled with everything he has done for me. He has taken my cavity riddled mouth and turned it into a glorious healthy smile!! I am so appreciative of him and the excellent dentist work that he does. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM TO EVERYONE WHO HAS TEETH!! read more

I've been seeing Dr. Elmassian for thirty years! Believe it or not, I look forward to every appointment. Always painless, always pleasant. He and his staff are simply the best! read more

My fiancee and her family have been long time patients of Dr. Elmassian. She had nothing but high recommendations for Dr. Elmassian. Could not agree more. I have gone to a lot of dentists but nobody has been a more kind and professional individual. I have done multiple tooth wisdom extractions and many fillings, all of them pain free. I can feel that the doc really cares for his patients and takes the best of care. I admit I hate going to the dentist more than anything, but Dr. Elmassian has changed all that. If you have dental insurance great, if not he still makes it very budget friendly. If your looking for a dentist who is amazing at what he does, look no further. It has been a pleasure going to him, and will go to him for a long time to come. His staff are the most friendly and very easy to work with. I will definitely recommend him to all my friends & family. read more

I strongly recommend Dr. Elmassian. I went to him because I had chipped one of my front teeth. He was cheerful and easy to talk to. He told me my options without pushing anything specific and let me make up my mind. I ended up getting two veneers on my front teeth. I also choose to do at home whitening (again, no pressure from him, my own decision). I am SO happy with the results!!! Not only do the veneers look really natural, but he smoothed other areas in my teeth that were damaged, filled in a small indented spot in one tooth and evened things out. I could not have imagined that my teeth would ever look so nice. I am smiling much more these days. All of his office stay are great. It's a very light hearted comfortable atmosphere. I am switching my whole family over! read more

He's the BEST dentist in LA.... I have been going to Dr. Elmassian for few years now and i couldn't be happier with his work. I love his staff, they are so welcoming and friendly. I had a root canal done a few years back, and he took care of my cavities. Recently, i had a cleaning, my teeth look amazing, and feel amazing. His hands are very light and gentle, he takes pride in his work and takes his time, I've never felt rushed. His staff taught me how to floss correctly, sent me home after a cleaning with a care package. Ill be going in soon to fill my cavity. If your like me, you do your research well before anything, i always read reviews, I'm telling you now, He's amazing and very experienced, you wont be sorry. read more

I have been a patient in Dr. Elmassian's Pasadena office for a few months. During that time, I've had several appointments to address a variety of issues. I have experienced incredibly outstanding service from Dr. Elmassian and all of his staff. Dr. Elmassian is personable, professional, extremely knowledgeable and highly skilled. In each visit to his dental office, I have been in the reception area no more than five minutes; usually I've just had a seat when I'm already being called to an exam room. Once in the exam room, I have consistently been seen by Dr. Elmassian or his staff within just a few minutes and attended to throughout my appointment. I have been very pleased with the quality of care, accessibility of his office and the feel associated with being seen by a single care provider. Great experience! read more

My son has been going here for about a year now the place is a bit small but everyone is so nice and friendly. They have always made my son feel so comfortable that he has never been scared to go in. read more

Dr. Joe has been our family dentist for as long as I can remember and I couldn't recommend him more highly. You speak with people that go to him and you just keep hearing the same thing, that he's an expert at what he does. Through speaking with his staff, you can tell that he treats them like family and the patients benefit through that relationship with a higher level of care. He's busy, but they do a great job of getting people in and out in a timely fashion. When my father was sick and was concerned about getting his teeth cleaned because of the blood thinners, Dr. Joe came out to the car and talked him though everything. That's the kind of man and dentist he is and I wouldn't go anywhere else to get my teeth cleaned! read more

Such a sweet guy and very nice staff! Highly recommend. I drive all the way from downtown to see Dr.E

Dr. Elmassian is a great dentist! I've been going to him for 3 years. I'm so glad I found him. I am a VERY anxious patient when it comes to the dentist and he made me feel comfortable and offered nitrous oxide for no extra cost to help me relax. He is very honest and never tries to do extra unnecessary work on me like other dentists I've been to in the past. read more

My dad has been going to Dr. Elmassian for over 20 years and now that my husband and I have made him our dentist, I can see why. He is the best dentist I have ever been to. On top of that, he has taken care of cosmetic issues that have plagued me for years. My teeth look the better than they have ever looked. Furthermore, the staff is friendly and warm from the dental hygienists to the front desk. read more

I was referred to Dr. Elmassian by a family member, who has been his patient for years. I was very pleased by the warm staff and the way Dr. Elmassian treats his patients. Very nice and informative. And always looking for the patients best interest. read more