This Dentist is one the best examples regarding the "Art" of denistry, and there is an art to it. I had 4 horrible crowns that didn't match any of my other teeth done by another dentist. One kept falling out. I swtiched dentists and went to see Dr. Elmassian to get the crown replaced and he put a temporary in that he made right in the office in about 10 minutes. It's been a while and the temporary one that he put together on the fly matches my natural teeth so perfectly that you actually can't distinguish it from them. It also hasn't fallen out. Sadly I have to leave the state so I won't be able to follow up with having him do the rest of my dental work but this guy is a true artist. He also doesn't try to upsell you on anything and does everything possible to hang on to your natural teeth. If you want quality dental work look no further. Can't reccomend this dentist enough. read more

This Dentist is an artist! Best and most beautiful dental work I have had in years! Also gentle and as close to "pain free" as one could say of a dentist. read more

Wow the last time I wrote a Yelp review for Dr. Elmassian was 11 years ago. Well, I'm thrilled to report that he is still the best dentist EVER! I almost got scammed by Silverlake Smiles when I cracked a tooth and got an emergency dental appt 5 min from my house. Never again!!!! I love Dr. Elmassian so much and all of his staff are extremely wonderful. He has taken better care of my teeth than anyone, even me, lol. Thank you for everything Dr. Elmassian! I look forward to seeing you for many more years to come! :) read more

Dr. Joseph A. Emassian is great/good dentists. The shot he gives you don't evrn feel. He put his patient at ease just a wonderful person. read more

I had not been to the dentist in about five years and when I had my first appointment at Sunland Dental Care they were so nice and compassionate plus she explained everything to me before she did it. The work is good and they do stuff in a timely manner. read more

Dentist reminded me to write this review and file a formal complaint with the Dental Board (DCA) and my insurance company. I will spare you a long review and get straight to the facts. 1. It is 2020 and this dentist claims to not have access to the insurance benefits to give you a cost summary BEFORE service. The most ridiculous thing I have ever heard considering he can just use the Delta Dental website. 2. He fraudulently billed me and my insurance for a procedure he didn't perform. After leaving his office, I was eventually able to see my primary dentist who pulled me to the side to inform me that the dentist did not do the "filling" (which he billed as something else) he claimed to have done because my dentist has both the x-rays before and after this procedure. He actually recommended that I file a formal complaint with my insurance. I am not sure if this was done to fetch a higher price for the filling he did. All in all, I have some of the best insurance money can buy. I have gotten entire root canals done for less than what he charged for a filling. I did not agree to have an uncovered procedure done. Now this dentist has sent a bill to my house threatening collection action. Let me make it clear that I will sue this dentist before they get even one shiny cent from me for this fraudulent BS. I will update this review after something comes of the reports I will be filing. Honesty is a good policy to have, bait and switch tactics have no place in a dental office. read more

Dr. Elmassian is a miracle worker. I could write a huge paragraph about how he's the BEST at what he does but I'm just going to share the pictures. Just a few weeks before our wedding my fiancé and I abruptly decided to get veneers and guess what, he made it happen. Dr. Elmassian perfected my smile by replacing only 2 of my upper teeth with veneers, and 6 of my fiancé's. So so natural!!! read more

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Best dentist ever! Helpful, kind and gentle as are everyone in his office. No pain, love getting my teeth cleaned now. read more

Joseph Elmassian, DDS - The lobby of Dr. Elmassians building. Best dentist ever. - General Dentistry Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I met Dr Elmassian thru my wife 22 years ago and his office, has been my dentist since then. The whole experience has been professional and caring. Most people ,would rather not see the dentist, but Dr Elmassian, and staff, created an atmosphere that reduces the apprehension and anxiety. Most of all he makes himself accessible in times of emergency. Would highly recommend!!!!!! read more

Today 11/26/2022- Saturday, was in so much pain. I called Dr. Elmassian direct emergency line, I left a message and maybe 15 minutes later he RETURNED MY CALL. Doctor gave me instructions of what meds to take and how to take it. Dr. Elmassian is top notch. Thank you, Doc. read more

Admittedly this was a few years ago. There are not many good local dentists which accept Cigna dental insurance. After a lot of online research, I defaulted to Dr. Elmassian, at his Pasadena office. For the initial visit, all I wanted was to have my teeth cleaned. I'm used to an excellent hygenist on the West side, who can get out the most stubborn of teeth plaque, and I always leave with my teeth feeling amazingly clean. Because my insurance changed from Delta to Cigna for dental care, I started looking for dentists that accepted Cigna. I finally decided to take a chance on Dr. Elmassian's office. At Dr. Elmassian's office in Pasadena, I was assigned to Raquel. What a disappointment: Raquel's cleaning technique was not thorough; I had to point out certain areas she missed. AND, she spent so much time giving me pointers on how to care for my teeth, rather than actually performing the teeth cleaning required, she never finished the cleaning. I'm of an age that her "pointers" are well known to me and definitely wasn't needed. TO TOP IT OFF, she, so she says, is only scheduled for 40 minutes to clean my teeth. So of course, between talking so much about HOW TO CLEAN MY TEETH and only given 40 minutes, the cleaning was never completed!! I was told I would have to make a follow-up appointment; this time out of my own pocket as insurance assumed that the teeth cleaning would be completed in the 60 minutes allowed. I left very unhappy. I'm not sure if Raquel's constant "pointers" on how to clean my teeth, rather than actually performing the cleaning, as well as being given only 40 minutes to actually clean my teeth, are deliberate to get another paid visit from the client, but it sure felt that way. For the follow-up appointment to finish cleaning my teeth, I was assigned to Cheryl; she was "just okay". Another unsettling aspect: normally I expect some kind of water fountain right by the clients' chairs (for spit - up, etc.). In Dr. Elmassian's office, there are none. I know that there are concerns about dental fountain waterlines being breeding sources for bacteria. This can be offset by the dentist office performing bacteria-killing maintenance. I guess they decide instead to just not having any water fountains for their patients. I decided NOT to return to Dr. Elmassian's office. My solution: return to my West side dentist and to his absolutely phenomenal dental hygienist. True, this will be out of pocket, but oh well. read more

I just wanted to update and say that after seeing Dr Elmassian for 4.5 years I am still incredibly pleased with my decision to select him for my dental care. The staff is super friendly and the care I receive is of the highest quality. read more

I have been going to this dentist office for years and they are excellent. They do great work and take their time to do everything properly. Everyone is extremely nice and most importantly they are fair and honest with their pricing. Do not hesitate to go here because it's one of the best dental offices I have ever been to. My entire family goes here and it's a great place for dental work. read more

I want to start off by saying that I am not the type to post reviews unless a business has completely blown me away with some sort of excellence. What I loved about my experience in this office is that EVERYONE is extremely friendly and professional. The front house manager greeted me with a warm smile and pleasant conversation right off the bat, which put me at ease. What I enjoy most about this office is that both Dr. Pilikyan and Dr. Elmassian are very thorough with their explanations (both of dental issues and treatment plan), they have an easy hand, and do an exceptional job. I'm without a doubt going to be referring my friends and family here from now on. read more

Dr. Elmassian is one of the best dentists I have ever seen. Everytime I or my family have had a toothache his staff has gotten us in that same day. His office has digital xrays which helps me getting diagnosed faster in emergency visits. I also like that they can change the the xrays machines for my kids. My mother couldn't even think about going to the dentist without getting nervous and now she visit the office regularly for her cleaning. She isn't afraid to go get work done by Dr. Elmassian. I love bringing my kids to him. My daughter, who was 5 at the time, loves coming to the dentist. She has had work done and has literally fallen asleep on the chair while Dr. Elmassian works on her. He takes his time to explain and answer all of my questions. Always gives me all of my options and then gives me his best opinion of what should I do but the best part is when he asks me what i would like to do and we figure out a plan. Dr. Ani Pilikyan is an associate with Dr. Elmassian and has same heart as Dr. Elmassian. My aunt had a toothache and staff was able to get her in that same day. She took her time to diagnose her and treat her that same day. She is very patient and kind. Dr. Ani is very knowledgeable and experienced. I am able to get my teeth cleaned by her and she is very gentle. I totally recommend Dr. Elmassian to anyone. He is very ethical and honest. His staff is very friendly. They work with your schedule. read more

Joseph Elmassian, DDS - General Dentistry Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This has got to be the best dental office I've ever been to. This was my second visit, I love the service and all the employees are awesome! Barbara at the front desk was so sweet and nice. You can tell Dr. Joseph really cares about his patients, he was funny and we have great conversations and he does great work.. I've always hated going to the dentist but Dr. Joseph and dental assistant Iliana made me feel so comfortable. I wish I could've found them sooner! read more

First time coming to this dentist office. Came in for my 6 month cleaning. They were efficient and everyone I encountered was super friendly. Will be back in 6 months for sure. Oh and for being downtown - the prices are great! I don't have dental insurance so its completely out of pocket when I pay. read more

This is a long overdue review. I had been seeking for a dentist where I could feel comfortable, welcomed, and safe and I found one few years ago...finally! Dr. Elmassian is wonderful and he has the greatest team ever! They have been always helpful, listening my concerns (and remembering them even after months pass) and trying to come up with different solutions. I live in W. Covina and need to ride to DTLA but he and his team are well worth it! read more

Dr. Joe is great! He did some extensive work on me throughout the year last year. Thanks Dr. J. Only one hiccup: The good Dr. placed a filling in a tooth that ruined my bite. I went to the Dr. 3-4 times to have it readjusted. He just couldn't fix it. In fact, Dr. J told me that it was my old fillings... yup, the ones that have been in my mouth all this time (6 years+) that were the problems... sure Doctor. Anything you say. Well, I had to go to another dentist to get it fixed. Cost me a couple hundred dollars too. It took the dentist 10-minutes to fix the uneven filling. Oh, and it was the one Dr. J put in - go figure. He said any dentist should have seen that this filling was too high. For that, Dr. J gets a 2-star, but he was an awesome dude while I was a patient, and his staff is nothing short of amazing so +1 to that. I am sure this incident was the exception and not the norm, so will definitely recommend his services. In all +2 stars for the hiccup, +1 because his staff is legit, and + 1 more because 3 stars just does not do his office justice. p.s. - he has massage chairs. F-Yeah! read more

Dr. Joe and his team are all awesome! I had a great dentist in San Francisco and was bummed to lose her when I moved, but Dr. Joe is just as good. His team is absolutely friendly and warm and very helpful. I just went in to get my teeth cleaned and I left feeling like I was part of the practice. I've already recommended them to my coworkers. This location is only open 2 or 3 days a week in DTLA, but they have flexible appointment times. read more

Dr. Elmassian is THE BEST dentist in not only Downtown, but ALL of Los Angeles. Honestly...this place is worth the drive from wherever you are. First of all, the dental office is by far the cleanest I've been to, which is very reassuring. Secondly, the staff is MORE than professional. It's almost as if Dr. Elmassian went out of his way in search of the most polite receptionist (Cindy), and most courteous dental nurses (Emily & Jackie make me feel so comfortable each and every time..I love their charisma and appreciate their gentleness.) Last, but most definitely not least, Dr. Elmassian TRULY cares about his patients. I know that may sound a bit corny, but it's entirely true..you can really tell upon every visit. You won't be treated like just another "job" Let's face it, there must be a reason why the majority of his customers have been with him at least a decade, if not longer. My entire family trusts his work and have yet to be disappointed. read more

Liar - He'll do anything to get you in the door so he can bill insurance. They told me they could take out my wisdom tooth. I took the day off from work and went to his office only to see the "doctor" dressed in a suit with no scrubs on. I was a little concerned when I initially noticed this. I sit down and he takes an x-ray with their OUTDATED equipment and then he tells me he'll refer me to the specialist to remove the tooth. BEFORE, I went there, I asked the receptionist the cost for the removal and they quoted me an EXACT price. Then once I get there, they tell me they'll refer me. HMMMM seems like a scam to me! Not sure why he has so many good reviews, I'm guessing they are from his relatives and friends. The office is OLD and OUTDATED AND TECHNOLOGY IS FROM 30 YEARS AGO(I'm guessing from when he originally started the practice). BOTTOM LINE: DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME. SCAM DOCTOR THAT GETS YOU IN THE DOOR TO BILL INSURANCE. read more

I almost cannot believe how much Dr. Elmassian changed my idea of what a dentist's office should be. I walked in with a dead tooth, and walked out with new confidence. He gave me an absolutely PAINLESS root-canal (and he didn't even have to numb me, almost at all.) The receptionist lights up my life when I walk in the door. (She is so sweet.) I love Dr. Elmassian's interaction with his assistant. It feels like family when I walk in. Not to mention, he treated me with incredible respect. You can tell that he has the patient's best interest at heart. If you can book an appointment with this guy, whether downtown or at his other office, please do. read more

I've been going to Dr. Elmassian for almost three years now and have received nothing but professional, courteous service from him and his staff. He's been great for us as Downtown residents. Even though we're moving soon, we'll make the commute to his Pasadena office once we make the move. read more

i found this place through yelp and the reviews are no joke - this place is the best! i left feeling happy - what the hell? who leaves the dentist happy??? i came in just for a general cleaning cuz i hadn't been to the dentist in forever. everyone was warm and friendly and called me by name. they were quick and thorough and i left with a nice new toothbrush and floss. also they sent me a freaking card in the mail after my appointment! how cute is that?! read more

Joseph Elmassian, DDS - General Dentistry Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have been Dr. Elmassian's patient since I was in middle school ( 9-10 years). When I was younger, going to the dentist terrified me, but Dr. Elmassian has made the experience as painless and pleasurable (no, I'm not kidding) as possible. He pays the utmost attention to detail and makes sure that every patient has a comfortable experience. Not only is he a skillful dentist, but he also cares about his patients. Dr. Elmassian manages to remember conversations from previous visits despite the fact that he has so many patients. He is truly an exceptional dentist. read more

what you hate: doctors, mechanics what you get here: honest, reasonable, experience, great staff, speed, and most importantly, fix whats wrong. Dr Elmassian is great, as are Cindy (receptionist) and Jackie (dental assistant) sorry I'm still looking for a mechanic great for workers in downtown who cannot possibly have the time to go to their wherever-they-live dentists. That reminds me, time for ice cream! read more

Dr Elmassian is an amazing dentist with an office full of wonderful and friendly people. The crowns he put in over 15 years ago still look great and I keep getting compliments on my smile. Thanks Doc! read more

Dr. Elmassian's office is always so friendly and caring. They even gave me a rose for Valentine's Day today! I had my wisdom tooth extracted last Wednesday and they made sure I was as close to anxiety free as possible with the chair massaging Me and a little laughing gas to be able to relax. This team is the best out there! I highly recommend them! read more

Joseph Elmassian, DDS - Thank you for my Valentine's Day rose! - General Dentistry Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Theres is no doubt the staff are friendly, kind and know what service is. First off the reception was very nice when I called, she said she was booked up to two weeks, but told me to call back after 3pm to see if there are an cancellation to squeeze me in for a Friday. When I got to my chair I was very nervous, because I hate going to the dentist and I havent been in awhile due to insurance. Dr. Elmassian was super nice, he explained everything that was going on and what I need to do and how I need to fix. He explained I needed a night guard and my insurance may or may not cover but its up to me but it will defiantly benefit my teeth in the long run and help my headaches which are triggered through my grinding in my sleep. read more

5 Star Dentist!! I love coming here. They are kind, fun & not about stealing your money like my last dentist. I love this place and I will refer anyone I know to them! read more

Dr. Joe has been my family dentist for 15 years and I recommend him to all of my friends and coworkers! The office staff is amazing, all the hygienists are highly skilled professionals and Dr. Joe is a phenomenal dentist. Office in downtown LA is super convenient for working professionals in the city - walking distance for anyone in the area. read more

If there was an option to give a sixth star, Dr. Elmassian would get it. I had been delinquent in my toothcare for a few years and when I ended up cracking a filling, I knew I would have to get more than just that taken care of. Dr. Elmassian never made me feel bad for having a mouthfull of cavities and a terrible habit of skipping the dental floss. He's got a gentle hand, a great attitude, and genuinely wants to help his patients. His staff is the best. Cindy greets you with a warm smile, the assistants are extremely capable and have great rapport with Dr. Elmassian, the dental technicians (who do the cleanings) are experienced and love what they do. Most of his staff has been with him for more than five years, and I think he's got a few members of the team who have been with him for more than 15 years. To me, that says huge things about him as a person. I've recommended Dr. Elmassian to everyone I know in the Pasadena or Downtown LA area - including coworkers, clients, my sister and even my boss' boss. read more

I love my dentist office! Joseph Elmassian and his staff are a pleasure every time I come. They work so hard to accommodate all their patients and provide the best service possible. I recently have been in a time crunch, and they worked so fast to get the job done before I leave the state and made sure it was done perfectly! Everyone is so knowledgeable and open to any questions I've had and always provides answers promptly. They accepted my insurance as well and it was pre-approved, taking the weight off my shoulders concerning a potential large payout. I definitely recommend his offices to any and all of my friends in the area! read more

I was introduced to Dr. Joe when I moved to Southern CA. in 1980, and I have been loyal to him for over 37 years. HE IS THE BEST DENTIST!!! He is gentle, kind and has provided me with outstanding service throughout this time. He is trustworthy, and he has always shared the truth with me about my diagnosis, and handled my needs accordingly. His staff is professional and courteous, and they are always willing to help under any circumstances. And Dr. Joe is available by text or phone in emergency situations as they might arise. You will be fortunate to have Dr. Joe and his team providing excellent dental care to you. Warm regards, stuart read more

Dr Elmassian is, by far, the best dentist I have ever been to. He is gentle and you can tell he really cares about his work. I had to have a crown done, and I never had discomfort or pain throughout the procedure, or even afterwards. The staff are all very friendly, professional, and helpful. Right away, I knew that Dr Joe will be my dentist until the end!! I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to go to the best! read more

Joseph Elmassian, DDS - General Dentistry Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I don't know where to start with my review for Dr. Elmassian. I guess I can start by saying that five stars isn't enough credit for his quality of work. I had been having a lot of trouble with one of my front teeth for a few years and it was a true nightmare. I was hesitant with every dentist I went to when I had to get work done because of all my previous experiences but I have to say Dr. Elmassian changed that. Dr. Elmassian and his team were so caring and accommodating I couldn't help but give them my 100% trust! I have to say that trust paid off because my front tooth looks like never before! I had to get a crown and the crown is a perfect match with all of my other teeth! And when I say perfect I mean PERFECT! I was shocked and blown away by his work. All that I have left to say now is THANK YOU to Dr. Elmassian and his team! He is one great dentist! read more

Dr. Elmassian has my vote for the Best Cosmetic and General Dentist in Los Angels!!! For people for don't like dentists, you have found your dentist. "You're on your way to cleaner teeth." read more

Dr. Joe is great. My mouth was a mess when I got to him after years of ignoring the dentist and then bad work being done. He was understanding but also firm about what the course of action needed to be. The hygienists are personable and gentle, as is Dr. Ani. Dr. Joe is a wiz with novocaine, too. So glad I found this practice. read more

I would love to give Dr Elmassian 5 stars, I really would because HE himself is a great dentist and I've only had good experiences being seen by him. I've had a lot of work done on my teeth over my 3 decades and am very sensitive even when just getting a regular cleaning .I've been to many different dentists, he is by far one of the best. HOWEVER, he recently hired another dental associate that works in his DTLA location and my experience with her is the reason I cannot give him 5. The first time she cleaned my teeth she dropped tools on my face (yea... those sharp pointy ones that make your gums bleed...) more than once. Imagine my surprise when I showed up to have my fillings done about a month ago and she was the one who sat down after the assistant prepped me for the work (I didn't know she was licensed to do anything beyond clean teeth, I wasn't made aware she would be the one performing the work until she got started). To my horror she was the one who administered the numbing shots (which she had to do more than once, because the first time I could still feel pressure in places that were supposed to be numb) and proceeded with everything else. After a painful hour and a half to replace one filling that had come out and repair an adjacent cavity, I was finally finished but left with an uneven bite and pain in the area that had been worked on for a solid 2 weeks. I've had at least 10 cavities done (probably closer to 20 by now) and I can't recall pain lingering for more than a few hours after the work was performed. This time it lasted 2 whole weeks, the first of which was too much to even chew on that side of my mouth. To summarize, Dr Elmassion is a fantastic dentist but I will not be coming back here because of my most recent experience. If you do make a visit for anything other than a cleaning I would strongly recommend requesting to be seen by Dr. Elmassian himself. read more