Our Practice

About Our South Pasadena Dental Practice

We are a dental practice devoted to the health of your teeth and gums. Our doctors use conservative, state-of-the-art procedures to both restore and enhance the natural beauty of your smile.

High Standards

A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables Dr. Spero and Dr. Koutchek to provide the quality dental services patients deserve.  We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health.  Should a dental emergency occur, we will see and care for you as soon as possible.

 Education & Prevention

As a practice, we are true believers that preventative care and education are the keys to optimal dental health.  We strive to provide “dental health care” vs. “disease care”.  That’s why we focus on thorough exams – checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and taking x-rays when necessary.  We also know that routine cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride are all helpful in preventing dental disease.  Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, we’re also concerned about your health.  A review of your medical history can help us stay informed of your overall health, any new medications, and any illnesses that may impact your dental health.

Uncompromising Safety

Infection control in our office is also very important to us.  To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

Training & Expertise

As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians.  We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy.  To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning.  Both Dr. Spero and Dr. Koutchek attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize.  Additionally, being members of various professional dental associations helps us stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.

A Positive Experience

Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our success.  We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and we strive to provide a relaxing and positive experience.  Our team is dedicated to ensuring you have excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

We thank you for allowing us to take care of your dental needs and look forward to serving you.

Contact Our South Pasadena Practice

Contact us and schedule a visit to one of our conveniently located practices in South Pasadena near Fremont and Fair Oaks.

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Tour Our South Pasadena Dental Office

We'd love to see you at our office, and give you an in-person tour. Here's a quick peek of our Mission Dental office. 

April, our friendly Office Manager at Pasadena Smile in Southern California

Krystal, dentist assistant, always greet patients with a warm smile.


 

Dr. Koutchek helps provide patients with beautiful smiles at our Pasadena Smiles office in the 91107 area 

Dr. Koutchek loves giving all her patients beautiful smilesHer approach to treatment starts with listening carefully to the patient and completing a thorough examination.


 

Dr. Spero taking a break in our comfy dental chairs at Pasadena Smiles in the 91107 area

Dr. Spero takes a well-earned break to enjoy our comfy dental chairs. (Our chairs are so cushy, you won't want to get up!)


We treat our patients like family, and strive to  provide the best dental care for both existing and new patients. Call us today to make an appointment: (626) 399-0204

Testimonials.

Read what people are saying about us.

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Testimonials

Love this practice! I had a recent exam at Pasadena Smiles and was in need of a crown. I was referred to Dr. Koutchek for an earlier appointment. She was so warm and friendly and worked to make sure that I was well taken care of. She is very gentle and has an excellent bedside manner. The crown she placed looks completely natural and fits perfectly. I was so impressed with her work! The front office staff and dental technicians are all super helpful and friendly! Would highly recommend this practice. Thanks again!

Crystal A.

This review is for Dr. Koutchek, Krystal and April.

Let me start off by saying that I am absolutely terrified of the dentist. I'm sure most people are too but I was so traumatized by an experience I had when I was a teenager/early 20's that I haven't been back to see a dentist in a while. Needless to say my teeth were bad. I mean REALLY bad. I needed a re-treat on a root canal, a couple crowns, fillings and a deep cleaning. So as you can imagine I was not only scared but incredibly embarrassed to see a dentist after so long.

So after putting off seeing a dentist for so long and part of one tooth missing, which was so painful I had no choice but to go in. I mean, orajel and Tylenol weren't even taking the edge off anymore. I knew it was time to bite the bullet and find a new dentist.

When I walked in I was so nervous. I hadn't been to a dentist in so long I didn't know what to expect. When I was called into the office I told April how bad my teeth were and not to judge me before I even opened my mouth. But she assured me that I was going to be okay and that I would be cared for like family. Since I hadn't seen a dentist in so long I hadn't even thought about dental insurance and coverage. But April was so helpful talking to me about all the different insurances and also told me that if I don't have insurance that the doctor would offer me insurance prices until I could get dental insurance!!! What a relief!

I was then seated by the sweetest assistant, Krystal! She then took some xrays of my mouth and talked with me for a short while until Dr. Koutchek came in. And let me say, Dr. Koutchek is the most gentle and kind dentist I've ever met!!! She made me feel so at ease about my current oral situation. She told me that my tooth that was hurting needed a root canal and then a crown but that it was smart of me to come in before it got worse! So we worked out a game plan to get all my work done before the end of next year and allowed me to pay for my crown half that day and half during the crown delivery in 2 weeks!!!

My root canal was so smooth and pain free I was surprised she even did anything!!! I couldn't feel a thing!!! What a blessing! And Krystal was so kind and supportive to me! I can't stress how caring and wonderful this office is and how professional they are.

All I can say is that the staff here are absolutely FANTASTIC!!!! Super-friendly, non-judgmental and excellent at what they do. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I have definitely found my go to dentist from now on. Thank you so much ladies. From the bottom of my heart.

Kiki W.

I have been a bit traumatized in the past with other dentists in LA. I am so happy that a friend turned me on to mission dental. Not only is their office spotless ( I'm a bit of a clean freak) but they're SO gentle. I was always terrified of cleanings and x-rays, because past dentists would be so abrasive but Dr. Koutchek and her assistant were both so gentle. It was such a pleasant experience.
I'm not one for too many reviews, but since I've had such a hard time finding an affordable (I don't have dental coverage), gentle care, a friendly, helpful stuff and a knowledgeable doctor I had to post.
I highly recommendation Mission Dental. I'm excited to go back!

Christina A.

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We encourage you to contact us with any questions or comments you may have. Please call our office or use the quick contact form below.