Yasmini Atacador Dentistry
Yasmini Atacador, DDS:
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DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

Offers Even28 at-home™? No

Offers Even28 at-dentist™? No

Offers Invisalign®? Yes

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sunday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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PATIENT REVIEWS

My crown fell out on a Saturday night and I was missing my front left tooth. I called Dr. Atacador on Sunday morning at 9am and she was able to see me that day at 9:45am! I went in, she was very friendly (along with her daughter who was sitting at the front desk) and they immediately put me at ease. After taking my x-rays, Dr. Atacador explained to me in detail all of my options and the pros & cons of each. After I made my decision, she made a temporary crown for me right on the spot and expedited the lab order so that the more permanent one would be ready on Tuesday. She literally saved me — I was fully prepared to lock myself in my apartment until my tooth was fixed — but i didn’t even have to wait 24 hours to have the work done. I used to go to another dentist in Beverly Hills but not anymore. Dr. Atacador is absolutely amazing and from now on, I will go to her for all of my dental needs. I highly HIGHLY recommend her!!! By the way, while I was there, a gentleman came in to have his bridge repaired and once she did the work, he kept saying “WOW, thank you so much, it looks like nothing ever happened…. Way better than I expected… Thank you. WOW!” Clearly, this woman is doing something right… and I’m not the only one who thinks so!

Went in for an emergency root canal. Had an infected tooth that was causing me excruciating pain. Dr. Atacador and her staff are simply amazing.  I had called them after hours and didn’t even leave a message, and yet they called me back 5 minutes before they opened to get me in and fixed up within 1 hour!  I am so happy. Highly recommend her

Dr. Atacador is so awesome!!! She is like my mom, she take care of my teeth. I love going to her cause she make it easy for me to get my treatment. It’s easy to set up my appointment & reschedule appointments. I highly recommend this sweet dentist!!! She really does put smiles on people’s faces.

Best dentist hands down! Dr. Atacador has saved me from over priced dentists and bad dental work I can’t tell you how many times. She truly is a blessing and this review is long overdue. She is super patient and clean. She works with your budget and doesn’t overcharge you. Best of all she makes you feel comfortable at the dentist, which I fear the dentist so this alone is a huge plus. She is super sweet and kind. I just can’t say enough wonderful things about Dr. Atacador and her staff. Thank you again for everything and I’ll see you soon for my cleaning!

Barely any wait time, and easy to make appointments with Dr. Atacador! She’s always ready to take care of me. Her passionate and caring attitude is what keeps me from going to other dentists. I definitely recommend her. She’s very accommodating to your dental needs and always provides you with the options regarding your dental treatments

On the weekend of August 7th and 8th 2015 .. I jerry Avalos was experiencing horrendous pain I called duarte family dentistry advised them that I had a emergency situation ! on a Friday early evening late afternoon that I would have to have my tooth pulled a wisdom tooth to be exact .I was suffering from excruciating pain they told me to go ahead and come on in. and they would take care of me as soon as they would finish their last two patients. I go in to be told after waiting 45 minutes in their tacky filthy office that the doctor will not be able to pull or extract my tooth because he hadn’t eaten yet!!! I told ESTHER. THE DUNGEONS QUEEN.SHE RUNS THE SHOW. that was a personal problem why did they have me go in and waste my time when I had time still enough to find another dentist .I LEFT any Now Friday turned into Saturday morning 12 a.m. in the morning to be exact and I was hitting the walls with my head. and with so much pain I remembered a young lady at a Kaiser hospital nearby told me about Dr atacador. I called up the next morning my head felt as if it was going to explode the young lady told me ( MELISSA ) to come in. she squeezed me in and I had the most heartfelt beautiful experience starting with Melissa at the front desk she was very caring understanding and patient with me and very sweet and very attentive I really felt as if she made me feel welcome and at home .then as I was led to the dental chair I met leo let’s say the Lionhearted he has the most beautiful heart he takes so much into concern ..patient . and understanding he’s very compassionate he does have a lion’s heart leo really made sure that I was comfortable at all times and I mean at all times .and now for the finally the doctor I will never forget never have I ever been treated so kind this doctor did me a financial favor that I will never forget if you understand we all have our little times when we’re up and down in life ..I have a little down time right now. and she worked with me she’s a beautiful person very professional and very understanding very kind gentle to say the least and I have nothing nothing to say but only good about this office if I could give it from a 1 to 10 /10 times 10 times I would I sincerely hope that you take my suggestion at heart and visit these people to get to know them they are truly a wonderful team and I will never go anywhere else she has a patient for life I’m taking my wife I’m taking my family and friends as well thank you very much kindly for reading this article because it’s all true and remember to not go to Duarte family dentistry  on Buena Vista .. the dentist office from hell.

I am very pleased to announce that after several years of substandard care, work, and pricing that made me hate seeing the dentist. I would rather have teeth pulled than worked on because of the shock after being walked into a room to ask if I need a line of credit for one tooth! Dr Atacador is a blessing. My prayers answered when I broke a tooth and the pain insufferable on a Sunday morning. She was OPEN. I thought I was in a hopeless situation. That was almost four years ago and I love seeing her. Yes I still have that tooth. She takes care of my family now, my coworkers, most recently my dad who I pick up from out of the area just see her. You are in great hands with Dr Atacador

Dr. Atacador is one of the nicest dentists I’ve ever been to. It’s very easy to schedule with her as she is very accommodating. Her office is open on Saturday and Sunday, which is perfect for me as a student. Each patient chair has it’s own digital xray and computer screen, so you are able to see how messed up (or how awesome!) your teeth are without even getting up or having to go to another clinic to get xrays done. Her equipment is new and everything is kept clean and sterilized. Dr. Atacador is full of energy and always very positive. Her staff is very cool too. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a nice, no BS dentist

I have a big fear of the dentist. I have been coming here since 2011 and I have used her when I have insurance and when I don’t. This is the only place I have found that makes me feel comfortable. She has a very caring and patient approach to me and every person I have recommended.  Every person I have recommended still use her even when she is a good 45 minutes away. The connivence of being open of weekends is a huge plus

After not having dental insurance for quite a few years I had to get some pretty extensive work done which I was very nervous and apprehensive about. Dr. Atacador walked me thru each procedure and made me feel very comfortable every step of the way. I can not thank her enough for giving me my smile back! She and her staff are exceptional and I highly recommend them for any treatment you may need

What an amazing experience.  I brought in my nephew for emergency care due to unbearable tooth pain around lunch time and Dr Atacador performed a root canal on a Superbowl Sunday!  She makes you feel like family, as well as the young man who was working at the front desk.  Very pleasant, energetic, competent , nice and clean facility and I personally will be back for check ups. I wanted to walk over to the gourmet coffee shop and visit the Target down the street, but was informed the wait would be very short. Next thing I knew, my nephew who was nearly in tears earlier in the morning is now smiling and back to texting as usual after his procedure was completed. Thanks for the hospitality and reasonable pricing

Let me begin that I have severe anxiety issues about dentist offices but then again who doesn’t. That has all changed, Dr. Atacador was extremely gentle. There was almost no waiting before my name was called. Her entire staff provided a warm and welcoming experience. Something that I have yet to experience at a dentist office. Dr. Atacador has a great team on her staff. Thank you Yelpers. Thanks to your honest reviews, it has guided me to a dentist office that are not only attentive to all my concerns but referred me to an awesome endodontix office in Pasadena, Dr. Younes Safa that performed a root canal. In truth…The root canal was a breeze! I hope that this helps other fellow Yelpers like it helped me

OMG my son had his teeth cleaned at Dr Atacador and she was awesome. My son didn’t cry and he walked out with his teeth looking clean and white as if he had whitened. This dentist is so professional and so nice am glad we found her and on a Saturday too!!!

I can’t say enough amazing things about Dr. Atacador, so I will describe my experience. I woke up with an excruciating toothache on a Sunday.  Inconvenient in terms of “normal business hours” that dentists usually work, but we looked on Yelp and saw that Dr. Atacador was open and in Pasadena.  I called her office and explained that I thought I needed an emergency root canal with horrible pain that day.  The dental assistant who answered my call put me onto the schedule, shortening their lunch breaks to accommodate me.  Dr. Atacador explained every step of what needed to be done, and was extremely gentle, numbing me as painlessly as she could.  I think she apologized for me having to wait an extra 15 minutes for her to finish another patient because she fit me into her schedule at the last possible minute.  She was able to remove the abscess and get the first part of the root canal done within a half hour and got me onto a prescription of antibiotics to clear up the infection. I have since had 3 more appointments with Dr. Atacador, including two intermittent root canal appointments: one to put a temporary cap onto the tooth when it was clear the infection had not cleared yet, and then capping off the root after checking that the antibiotics had done their work.  She is warm, understanding, extremely knowledgeable (she’s currently taking an extra class at USC to learn how to install implants one weekend a month), and gentle. The pain usually associated with a root canal cap lasts 2-4 days.  Mine was completely gone without needing ibuprofen in less than 24 hours. I finally got a cleaning done with Dr. Atacador, who uses an ultrasound wand and CLEANS THE TEETH OF HER PATIENTS HERSELF to make sure she gets a comprehensive check of your teeth to identify problems and solve them before they… become emergency root canals. Her office is modern, and she has nice background music and takes a very hands-on approach to her patients.  Her dental assistants are also extremely personable and more than happy to share their own teeth experiences, alleviating the stress of the patient in the chair. If you are looking for a dentist in the area, she is fantastic

Dr. Atacador is AWESOME! I’ve been going to her for the past three years and her services has always been phenomenal. Making an appointment with her is quick and easy. It seems that she doesn’t over book appointments for the day so when you arrive, before you can even pick up a magazine to read, she’s already calling you in. Also, she takes her time with each patients to make sure that every questions or concerns they have are answered before they leave her office. Like her, the staff is also very friendly and helpful. They always make sure you are comfortable and happy before leaving the office. If you haven’t found the right dentist, give her a try. I guarantee you will be satisfied with her services

LOVE Dr. Atacador and her staff. What dentist office works on Easter Sunday? They do. She has done some amazing work on my teeth. Any issues, I call and am fit in right away. Can’t say enough good things about this practice. So happy I listened to the Yelp reviews!

I am visiting my in-laws over Christmas and was having unbearable tooth pain for 2 days. I found Dr. Atacador on yelp when I googled emergency dentist in pasadena, ca. I read her reviews and sent her a message through yelp last night at 9:45pm. She quickly emailed me back and told me that she could meet me right away. I had just taken ambien so opted to come in at 8:30 this morning instead. The office doesn’t open until 9am but she was there waiting for me at 8:25 and took me right back. After X-rays, she found a small infection under a root canal. She filed the tooth down a bit (because it was inflamed from swelling!) and it felt better right away! She prescribed an antibiotic to clear the infection and also gave me 800 mg ibuprofen. She was very caring, knowledgeable, attentive and professional! And the best part- I was in and out in 20 minutes. I am so happy that I found her and came in. Now I can resume our Christmas / New Year’s vacation without worrying about this stupid tooth!!!!!!  I am happy to give her my highest star rating!!!!!!!! Great staff too!!!

Dr. Atacador did a wonderful job!! My tooth cracked a few weeks ago and I been dreading to go to the dentist. My only days off are the weekends so I had to find an office that was open. I found her on yelp and decided to give her a try. Best decision of my life! I had to take part of my tooth out due to the fact it was severely crack. Dr. Atacador quickly extracted the broken piece and put a temporary crown. After all was done she gave me her cell number and said if I experience any pain or discomfort to please call her immediately and she would meet me at the office to fix it. That was so comforting to know the doctor cares. She definitely changed my perspective on visits to the dentist and I will go back with no hesitation

Had a dental emergency that was beyond painful! My Dad recommended me to her. I called that early morning before opening and left a message. Not even an hour later I received a call back. Dr. Atacador herself was able to set me up an appointment that day a few hours later. No words can describe on how super nice the staff and doctor is. The doctor is professional; skilled; accommodating; respectful; gentle; and understanding. She’s a God send. Long story short, before the day of terrible pain, the affected tooth had been bothersome for some years. Every dentist I went to beforehand, all told me they see nothing wrong. Despite me feeling discomfort. But not Dr. Atacador, she found the fracture on my tooth within minutes and fixed me right up. You would have to be dumb, blind, and stupid to not have her as your dentist

Ever heard of tipping your dentist? I have a permanent retainer on my lower teeth and it came loose on one side. At first it was a minor annoyance but soon escalated into pain. Imagine having a needle in your mouth poking your tongue when you try to talk or eat. Not fun. Because of my work schedule, I tried going to a different dentist in Orange County but ended up having to cancel the appointment because the very intelligent city planners decided that having 2 streets with the exact same name and address numbers in the same county was a good idea. There’s a West Chapman Ave with identical street numbers both in the city of Orange and Fullerton. I was supposed to go to Fullerton; guess where my GPS took me? The next morning, I took a shot in the dark and called this dental office in Pasadena looking for a same day appointment. I expected them to tell me that they were booked since I imagine they get very busy on Sundays. I give them my name and tell them my issue, and Leo, the kind gentleman working the phone that day, tells me he remembers me and that he has an open slot in the next 30 minutes. I’m surprised he remembers me since I’ve only been to their office maybe once or twice a couple years ago. Studies have shown that people remember not so much an unfamiliar person, but an aspect of that person. What he most likely remembered about me was that I dread going to dentist. I’d rather have my eyes pried open and forced to watch weird stuff à la Clockwork Orange. I’ve never minded getting shots at the hospital, but the ideas of needles and drills going into my gums, which have always been sensitive and prone to excessive bleeding, never excited me. A painless trip to the dentist made as much sense to me as a boring skydiving jump or a fun Maroon 5 concert. Whether it’s because my gums are sensitive or I have a low pain tolerance, I don’t know but it’s always a very unpleasant experience for me. Anyway, I get there, and Leo, who is great at his job and affable despite having to work on the Sabbath day (I’m bitter and resentful when I have to work on Saturdays so I get it), seats me, they fix my issue and bill me $30. They saved me from possibly multiple days of pain and discomfort so I ask them to please charge me $50. They oblige and I’m in and out in 10 minutes. Thank you!

I am 59 years young, and have been to many dentist in my life starting at the early age of 10, when I suffered an accident that destroyed most of my top front teeth.  I went through life as a child embarrassed to smile and wearing a partial.  I have never went to a dentist without much apprehension and fear.  That is until I met Dr. Atacador!  At first it was the same apprehension and fear, but it wasn’t long before I was instilled with confidence and assurance that she had my best interest at heart.  I’ve never had a dentist show such care, and pay so much attention to detail on my behalf.  Also the staff is A+ in my book, big shout out to Leo!  I will be a life long patient of Dr. Atacador as long as she will have me. Dr Atacador, thank you and your staff for such great care.  I’m very happy for a job well done.  Thanks to you I can smile with confidence!

I love my other dentist but she doesn’t open on Sundays and I had an emergency so I had to find a place that opens on Sunday so I tried Dr. Atacador’s clinic. I will just say that all other great comments on this page are 100% true. It almost feels as if your mom is taking care of you! Dr. Atacador is really experienced too. She spotted on the x-ray very fine cracks on my tooth that my other dentist missed yesterday which explained a lot of the pain. She is so caring, and compassionate. In addition, I screwed up and didn’t have insurance for this year, and it is really affordable here even without insurance. On top of that it seems that she has an amazing crew as well! I loved my experience and would recommend her to anyone who wants a great dentist

Dr. Atacador is extremely patient and approachable. She also charges a reasonable price. I was bothered by a severe toothache on Sunday and had to see an emergency dentist right away. When I got frustrated that almost all dentists’ offices are closed on weekend, I found Dr. Atacador’s Office. She took care of me so well, and told me about what to pay attention to. My pain was gone within a few hours. Thank you very much Dr. Atacador!

I could not be happier with Dr. Atacador’s work. A coworker recommended her to me, and every experience I’ve had with her and her staff were great. The equipment is clean, and everyone is extremely friendly. Plus, they are open weekends! Amazing! After seeing her for regular cleanings and fillings for about a year, I mentioned my interest in invisalign to fix some spacing issues. She urged me to skip the months of plastic trays and let her put crowns on my existing teeth. She immediately gave me a whitening kit, and a week later, I came in for the first of 2 major appointments: one to grind down my teeth and attach temporary veneers, and one to remove those temporaries, and replace them with the porcelain crowns. The teeth grinding made me a little nervous, but only because there is no turning back after that. She made sure this part was painless, and molded a temporary mouthpiece to cover up my newly ground-down teeth. The temporary looked more amazing than I could’ve imagined. Afterwards, she sent off molds of my mouth to an outside company that makes the porcelain crowns. When they came 2 weeks later, they looked good, but she sent them back to ensure they would look absolutely PERFECT. I greatly appreciated how much she cared about getting them just right; like it was her own mouth. Her investment in her patients and commitment to quality is unreal. The appointment to cement in my crowns was quick and easy. In the end, I got the perfect smile that I never thought I would have, and I owe it all to Dr. Atacador. Without her amazing advice and talent, I would have had my tiny little gap teeth forever. Now I feel beautiful, inside and out. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a great experience, whether you need cosmetic work done, or just a filling. Also, shout out to Leo and Melissa! They are her assistants, and are both amazing people that make you feel extremely comfortable

I’ve been going to Dr. Atacador since I was really really young. She may have been the only dentist I’ve ever had actually! She’s great. I appreciate her honesty and precision in caring for me and my family. Best of all, she’s open on the weekends! This makes it really convenient to see her. If you’re in the business for a new dentist, I would highly recommend checking out Dr. Atacador 🙂

Dr. Atacador saved our 4th of July weekend! Open the day before the 4th on a Sunday was a miracle itself. When I called her office I got her voicemail, which stated “if this is an emergency” call the following number. I did, and the Dr herself answered the phone. Although she had already left the office for the day, she came back to meet us within 1 hour.  My girlfriend was in agony, she alleviated her pain immediately, and tended to her tooth, with a big smile and professional attitude. It’s rare that someone this caring still exists in this field. Please treat yourself to her expertise

My husband and I have been going to Atacador’s office for over a year now and we couldn’t be happier! It’s nice to finally find a kind-hearted dentist who is passionate about her work and her patients. At first, I had a dentist in Arcadia. I had my first teeth cleaning and I got billed $900! I found out that I had services performed that I didn’t even need, and I was livid. I decided to search for another dentist, and my husband found Atacador on Yelp. Atacador’s office is in a plaza off Colorado boulevard in Pasadena. The location was a little hard to find at first, it’s tucked away next to a vacuum store. The first thing you see when you open the door is the receptionist desk tucked in the corner, and two rows of chairs that line the corner of the lobby. The dentist assistant is very prompt, so if you have an appointment, you pretty much walk in and the assistant is ready for you. There are about three dentist chairs available, rest assured that the place is very clean and the instruments are so new that they’re kept in plastic packaging. And I love having Atacador as my dentist, she believes in educating her patients as much as she wants to help them. Atacador is very skilled, and also very honest. I always feel like I’m in good hands when I’m with her. And on top of that, I’ve never had to pay $900 for a teeth cleaning hahaha! So, yes, I would definitely recommend Atacador

I’ve been to many different dentists and Dr. Atacador and her staff are by far the best.  Her work is  careful and precise.  She does an excellent job.  She is very clear about communicating the work to be done.  Her staff is a big part of the experience and they fit in perfectly.  She takes my awful insurance and is nice enough to discount the remainder.  I can’t say enough about Yasmini and her staff.  Thank you !!

Today was my first visit … and guaranteed I’m going back! she’s an AMAZING dentist.. so friendly, and patient and caring.. she made me fill like family. I even met her daughter (who was there to assist her mom today). If u are looking for a GREAT dentist… no questions asked, GO HERE!

I came upon Dr Atacador’s office by chance because of excruciating tooth pain on a Sunday morning(one of the few offices open on weekends!). I left work and went straight there after calling. That first visit was incredibly lucky because she is the best dentist I’ve ever been to. It’s obvious she really cares about her patients and her staff is just as awesome! I now drive there from san dimas on a regular basis even though there are probably more than 100 dentists that are closer to my house. I’ve been in for 15-20 visits in the last year and a half and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience(other than maybe to not have so many tooth problems in then first place, oops!). Booking an appointment is simple and parking is easy (and free, which isn’t always the case in Pasadena!) The rest of the reviews pretty much speak for themselves, but I had to add another!

Getting a check up I sure hope I don’t have a cavity…ok tell me what other dentist do you know that works on Sundays to accommodate her patients schedules? Not too many but Dr. Yasmin is just one of the few doctors that really does go above and beyond to care for her patients. Even though i didn’t get the greatest news i wanted today which was i needed to get some work done that i have been putting off for two years she was great. I didn’t have to wait long and i would highly recommend her for ALL your dental needs! All her staff is really friendly and let me stress that she will work with you on MONEY payment plans if you have no insurance

This doctor is amazing.  She really cares for her patients.  She even took time to call me to make sure that I had made the arrangements with another specialist that she recommended for my daughter’s wisdom teeth.  Will come back for sure.  I started recommending her with my other friends.  By the way, I found Dr. Atacador thru yelp and chose her because of the positive comments of other patients

Had an excruciating toothache and was in need of an “Emergency” root canal. I couldn’t get an app’t to see my regular dentist until 2 wks. I called Dr. Atacador’s office on Saturday morning and they were able to see me at 1pm. The office is very clean, and her staff was overtly polite and very professional. Dr. Atacador has a very “gentle” hand (no pain), and performed my partial root canal w/in 1 hour! WOW…. I do not have dental insurance, and she has allowed me to make partial payments for the procedure. I truly had a remarkable experience; whereas It is quite evident to me that Dr. Atacador takes pride in her craft and cares about the health/well-being of her patients’!!!

Cleanliness is next to godliness – Benjamin Franklin –Doctor Atacador does an amazing job instilling confidence in her abilities and practice. Very friendly staff, comfortable (if somewhat small) waiting room, ample parking, easy access via the 210 freeway. Also, she is very friendly and gives you personal attention. But the most important observation is that she is meticulous with cleanliness – of the dental chair, of the bathroom, and of the dental tools themselves which are sterilized  on site. (That’s why you may hear random gurgling sounds – it’s the sterilizing machine at work). Have been coming to this practice for almost two years now. And as you can tell from my reviews, I grade harshly. So for her to earn five stars from me really means something. She also does pediatric dentistry. Good luck!

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