Kathleen Lucas Dentistry
Kathleen Lucas, DDS:
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I’ve been going to Dr. Lucas for about 10 years. I cannot imagine any patient having anything but a fantastic experience with her practice.  To start with, her receptionist, Karen, is always helpful, cheerful, and knowledgeable with appointment making (routine and emergency), billing issues (insurance and non-insurance, I’ve been on both sides of that), and always presents a smiling face as the first face of the office.  Jody, one of the hygienists and the only one I’ve gone to, is one of those rare hygieniest who doesn’t ask the questions…. when her hand is in your mouth :).  She, never “lectures”, even when I know its obvious I haven’t been the most diligent with that flossing routine. Instead she “encourages” good hygience practices.  She’s so sweet I almost don’t want to disapoint her my next visit.  Dr. Lucas manages to be friendly and professional at all times.  I’ve seen her for routine visits, always educational and always comfortable. I’ve seen her for emergencies and the “ouch” factor is always minimal.  I’ve had numerous fillings and crowns done by Dr. Lucas so I can attest to her gentle touch that gets the job done. She keeps her side of the conversation going, always cheerful, while I’m in the chair unable to speak, instead of just quietly and coldly getting the job done like previous dentists I’ve gone to. I tend to stress and Dr. Lucas, Jody, Karen and all the staff I’ve ever encountered at the practice manage to make all visits as positive as can be. The sound of flowing water from the desktop fountains, the music and bright colored decorations, add to the pleasant ambience.  Her charges are competive for the area, I have checked!   I highly recommend Dr. Lucas and her staff!

I found Dr. Lucas on Yelp when I moved to the Pasadena area 3 years ago and have not been disappointed with treatment and care.  Jodi does my regular cleanings with Dr. Lucas checking X-rays and asking about any problems or concerns.  Recently, I cracked a tooth.  Dr. Lucas took me the same day and bonded it to hold me over for a few weeks before I could be fitted for a crown.  (I was going out of town). It was my first crown experience.  I told Dr. Lucas I was nervous and she talked me through the whole procedure.  I am happy to say my crown is in place and i can chew on that side with NO pain.  The process could not have been smoother.  Thank you Dr. Lucas and Jenny.

DR. Lucas is wonderful. She is honest as can be, funnny and easy to talk to. It is as if your not at the dentist. I absolutely love her. She has me on a great plan to keep my teeth in shape. I came in as if I had a train wreck in my mouth but just in the nick of time I found an honest, sincere DR who will guide me in better health with my teeth and gums… TOTAL five stars………. TEN in my book

I have been a patient of Dr. Lucas for about 2 years now and couldn’t be more happy. Staff is efficient, friendly, and Dr. Lucas is honest.  Went to a dentist in the past who was paying off his Mercedes on my dime with loads of unnecessary procedures.  Dr. Lucas takes her time and is very thorough. Office is tidy and comfy. The two essentials for me when it comes to dentistry.  Look forward to many more visits with Dr. Lucas and staff.

I have been going to Dr. Lucas for 2 or 3 years and have sent my family to her. We have found her to be an excellent dentist and appreciate her patience and the amount of time she spends with her patients. You will not be rushed in and out. Everyone in the office is friendly and helpful. Jody, the hygenist has a very gentle touch. Karen at the front desk is extra nice. There is plenty of parking on the property. The office is clean and comfortable. Highest recommendations to this office.

I have a mouthful of teeth that have been decimated by chemo and radiation, so after a disastrous experience with another ignorant dentist in Pasadena in the late 90’s, I decided to do several consultations to find a dentist that was not only very knowledgable, but had the personal characteristics that would keep me comfortable in the chair. Dr. Lucas was the clear winner and still is. Always helpful, organized and informative, she and her staff are outstanding. There have been several occasions when I needed emergence interventions (lost crowns,etc) and they dealt with it quickly, and with the utmost friendliness. I highly recommend her!

Dr. Lucas is the best and of course all the staff here. They make you feel at home. My mouth is always too small for those X-ray films and I hated doing those. But they always remember to use the kids size for me, which make it less painful for me. I also love their reminder service. They keep track of when you are due for you biannual check up and reminded me that I had missed mine.

I moved to the area in 2013 from Northern California after having the same dentist for over 10 years. I am so happy to have found Dr. Lucas. Pros: – Very friendly, professional, responsive, and happy office staff. (Not always a combination I have found in dental offices) – Beautiful, modern, and clean office – Caring, compassionate, honest, and competent dentistry by Dr. Lucas and her staff – My interpretation that her philosophy is about encouraing good preventive care and fundamentals, as opposed to unnecessary, invasive, and/or harsh treatment options I have definitely had a great experience here and think others will too.

I have been a patient of Dr. Lucas’ for over 10 years now. It’s so nice to see Karen, the office manager every time I have been in and be greeted with a nice smile. I have a wacky schedule and can never plan in advance for dental appointments, so I’ll call Karen and she’ll always find a way to squeeze me in or put me on a cancellation list so I’m able to get in right away. I have had the same hygienist Jodi for all of these years as well. She is wonderful, and doesn’t manhandle me while cleaning my teeth. I always look forward to getting my teeth cleaned by her. We always chat about what’s going on in our lives while there. Dr. Lucas is warm and caring, and is always cheerful. We always seem to laugh a bit while I’m there. Whenever I have had to have work done and it required Novocaine, I can honestly say that I have never felt the needle go in because of her gentle touch. I feel like family when I walk through the doors of her beautiful office, and that’s one of the reasons I’ve been coming back for so many years and look forward to my appointments.

I hate going to the dentist.  It’s my least favorite thing, which is why I hadn’t one in about three years.  Of course, the longer you don’t go, the worse your teeth get, the more terrible things happen when you go to the dentist, which is why I was extra nervous when I headed here for my appointment. Turns out, I had nothing to worry about; this may have been the easiest dentist visit of my life.  More attention from the dentist then I’ve ever gotten (usually it’s an hour with the hygienist and 2 minutes with the actual dentist), no extreme pain, no yelling about how I don’t floss…it was great.  From now on, I’m actually going to the dentist every 6 months like I’m supposed to.

When I was looking for a dentist nine years ago, I was seduced by that “good with anxious patients” tag I saw in a directory – well, that and the fact that Dr. Lucas’s office was, like, three blocks from where I worked at the time. Even though my job situation has changed since then, and so has her location, the relationship has remained strong the entire time!
Thanks to Dr. Lucas, I’ve been able to arrange for a (long overdue) wisdom-tooth extraction and get a couple of nicely-done bondo- I mean, composite fillings. Karen stays on top of the paperwork and scheduling, Jody the hygienist does great cleanings (I’m still licking my teeth a day later), and the office tries to stay on top of the latest dental technology. My exam yesterday included digital x-rays and a ViziLite oral cancer screening. If my insurance ever covered it, I’d gladly get my orthodontics done here too.
One note: the parking at the new building is a bit dicey, but it’s not crazy-bad, and the attendant/valet in the lot does his best to be helpful.

Dr. Lucas is outstanding.  She is friendly, cheerful, always willing to discuss any issues or problems, and is gentle with those of us who still have dental phobias.  The hygienist is the best I’ve been to in 25 years in California and the front office staff is always upbeat and friendly and wonder of wonders they remember who you are.  I would recommend her to anyone–and I have!