LoPour and Associates
Gregory Lopour, DDS:
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I can not say enough wonderful things about this man or his staff. I am on vacation and had a tooth emergency. I went to a dentist who caused me more pain and suffering instead of fixing the issue. I was able to get into Dr. LoPour’s office ad he helped me find a resolution for my tooth emergency. Him and his staff went above and beyond to help me (a complete stranger). I can not thank him or his staff enough. They truly care about people and love what they do. Thank you all again!!

I was recommended to see Dr. LoPour since I am not from the Albuquerque area, and I couldn’t have asked for a better dental experience than what I received/continue to receive with Dr. LoPour and his staff. I needed some major dental work done this past fall (root canal on a front tooth), and Dr. LoPour and his staff made me feel comfortable, informed about the procedure, and helped me work out a payment plan with them that worked for me. Outside of a major procedure, the cleanings and routine checkups that I’ve had with them have also been outstanding and extremely comfortable. The atmosphere of the office is warm and inviting, as well as a high-level of care with the most recent equipment available. I appreciated greatly how much every member of the staff was able to help me – regardless of whether I had previously met/worked with them or not. I’m not sure what the other reviewers are talking about in terms of poor customer service, because that is never what I or any other patients that I know have experienced – LoPour and Associates takes the time to make sure each of their patients is comfortable, are informed about what is going to happen, and are overall simply amazing at what they do. I have never had such a positive dental experience before, and I am proud to say that I am a regular patient and will continue to be as long as I am in the Albuquerque area!

As a child I had an accident playing football that really damaged my front teeth. I lived for years with teeth that were unattractive. I did not feel that I had an issue with them, I just knew they were not very attractive. I was speaking with my dad about a desire to take a temporary assignment in Washington DC; he looked at me and told me that to be taken seriuously there I would need to fix my teeth – I brushed him off. When I began going to Dr. LoPour for general dentistry, he told me that he could restore my teeth; better than ever. However, I had lived with them for so long and had become so used to them I felt it would be a waste of money. Dr. LoPour continued to explain the procedures over the course of time. Never pressuring just professionally exploring the options with me. I finally decided to commit to the change. The procedure took several days, fixing six teeth does take time. While I am not skittish about pain or dentistry in general, the amount of work was a little disconcerting. The staff, made sure I was comfortable and aware of each of the actions they were taking and Dr. LoPour was as gentle a dentist I had ever experienced in my life. After the first session, I had temporary teeth in place. Unfortunately during the weekend, I began to have severe pain in one of the teeth that had been originally damaged as a child. I contacted Dr. LoPour, who arranged for pain killers with strict instructions for maintaining contact. I slept most of the weekend with Dr. LoPour repeatedly calling my wife to check on my situation. When it became apparent that I was not getting worse, he cleared his calendar and addressed the issue first thing Monday morning. The remainder of the visits were uneventful. After receiving my final teeth, I slowly began to understand the enormity of the change. People commented on my appearance asking if I had lost weight, changed my hair or just stating I looked different. I went from barely smiling and talking behind my hand to being comfortable with my new teeth. I had not even known I had been hiding my teeth all my life. Luckily, Dr. LoPour is younger than me so I look forward to having him as my dentist for the rest of my life. His work ethic and skill is phenomenal. His staff is the best and I have always felt that they have my best interest in mind. I have recommended him to several colleagues and have always received good reports. I now am fully comfortable with my smile and my teeth! Oh, and by the way my wife and I are really enjoying our nation’s capital!

Began my new journey with Dr. LoPour and his staff today! I’ve never experienced such a welcoming and genuine attentiveness to my needs as I did at this unique place! I know this sounds cliche, but they seem to really care about me as a person! And they really seem to care about each other as professionals and people! From the please and thank you’s, to the “you are most welcome” and “it was my pleasure” and even “I didn’t mean to sound like I was rushing you!” (and this was from staff to staff!), it was truly a pleasure to be there! The office was gorgeous, but I didn’t feel like “I was paying for it” because you see, I don’t have insurance. They went out of their way to make it affordable for me and make sure I got the best preventative dental care!

Dr. Lopour and his entire staff are the most professional and excellent office I have ever experienced, and that is why I bring myself and my 9 year old son to him his entire life. Dr. Greg is committed in every single way to the comfort of care he gives, and the attention to every detail in the office is second to none! I give Dr. Greg my highest recommendation! I am so grateful for his services because I had a traumatic experience with my prior dentist in my late twenties, and hadn’t been to a dentist for 8 years. I went to Dr. Greg because I heard he was committed to gentle dentistry. After so many years between dental visits, Dr. Greg and his staff discovered that had 8 cavities. It was a hard blow to hear, I wanted to crawl into a hole. But Dr. Greg gave me the best care, took my insurance, worked around my schedule, and fixed my smile, WITHOUT PAIN! It has been smooth sailing ever since. I go in without any fear or anxiety to get my teeth checked. My son really actually loves going to the dentist and has had cavities filled very gently and painlessly. Andreas loves his dentist and all of the amazing staff who go above and beyond for both of us. If you are looking for a dentist, you should give Dr. Greg LoPour and his staff a call!! It’s your smile, after all!

New to ABQ and referred here by a friend – a “wow” from the very beginning! I am in healthcare so have extremely high expectations when I go to any provider. First, the staff are genuinely kind and courteous and obviously enjoy their jobs. Second, when you meet Dr LoPour he gets to know you before doing anything. It’s obvious the kindness and professionalism start with him and he sets the example for his staff. The office is spotless and they follow appropriate protocols for safety. Lastly, when I went back the second time to have some work done and a temporary cap put in place, I expected to be uncomfortable when the anesthetic wore off and to have jaw pain the next day. Very little discomfort and no soreness- a first for me after dental work! I would strongly recommend Dr LoPour to anyone looking for a new dentist.

It is my pleasure to write a review for the outstanding dental office where I receive my care: Smiles by Design, owned and operated by Dr. Greg LaPour. From the moment one enters the office, s/he is immediately engulfed in warm greetings, an efficient check-in, an offering of water, coffee and/or warm bread, and invited to ask any questions. The dental care itself is first rate, starting with Dr. LaPour, his stellar hygienist Shelly, all dental assistants I have ever met, and the professional, courteous, helpful and supportive people behind the desk. As a retied nurse and associate professor, I am a discerning customer-client, yet I have nothing but praise for the expertise, efficiency, collaborative style of operations, and follow-up in real time and for future visits at this office. As a client, i know I am in excellent hands, regardless of whether it is for a cleaning, x-rays, or a more involved dental procedure. There is also a spirit of teamwork among all who work there, and I received incredible support and encouragement from the entire staff during a recent family loss. I believe that the sense of caring, on-time operations, business and professional ethics, and simple appreciation for people are truly exemplary at this dental practice. While all staff members do an incredible job, I think Dr. LaPour deserves special kudos for shepherding this office through its work in a humane, empathetic, efficient and client-friendly manner. I highly recommend Smiles by Design!

If a dental office would be rated as a restaurant this would be a world class fine dinning! Service and attention to detail at Smile by design is equal to none. It’s by far the more comfortable dental office I ever been to, staff and hygienists are always very good and Dr Lopour always know what I need and do it well, I had extensive work done by him such as several veneers and I do all my cleaning there too. I never was disappointed.

I have friends and family who have used Dr LoPour for a variety of dental needs over the years. Everyone talked about what professional care and kindness he always shows. I arranged a trip to Albuquerque from out of town because of his reputation. The quality of care I received from Dr LoPour and his staff were amazing! He walked me through the process step by step and made me feel comfortable about what he was doing. I could not be happier with how my teeth look and feel!! I am now proud of my smile because of Dr LoPour!

Everyone in my family has been seeing Dr LoPour for more than 10 years now. His reception staff, dental assistants, and back office are all so professional. It always surprises me when I go for cleanings every 6 months … because they are so much more cordial and professional than any other dental or medical office I’ve ever been to! My appointments are always on time within a few minutes of schedule. They have a really great appointment reminder system where they text you and you can even answer the texts … the texts come from a human, not a computer system. The staff and Dr LoPour never hesitates to accommodate me and my questions. I can’t recommend this local, family owned and operated small business more highly. I’m always so please with the care and treatment I receive. Dr LoPour really knows his stuff, and he explains things clearly in a manner I can understand. I had not seen a dentist in over 20 years before starting to see DrLopour. Needless to say, my teeth were a mess and now they are perfect! Bottom line, I always enjoy my experience and appreciate how thorough the cleanings and treatments are. Never in my life had I been happy going to a dentist … thank you Dr LoPour for changing my attitude and taking care of me!