Randall A Gordon, DMD

Dr. Gordon plays it old school, and I really appreciate it. Not only did I find him to be very attentive and friendly, his examinations and treatments are very thorough. I am very particular when it comes to choosing medical professionals, so I did my research, and Dr. Gordon seemed to be the perfect fit.
Too many dentists in the city are focused on aesthetics and publicity, and Dr. Gordon stand outs, because he cares about dental health, firstly. I’m excited to have found a permanent dentist!

This dentistry business is definitely 5 stars! Both Dr. Gordon and Mercedes are superb! I find Dr. Gordon to really care about his patients and takes the time to fix your dental problems and uses lasers to fix your cavities! Mercedes also works with your schedule and is prompt on emails! Thanks to both of you! I highly recommend this place for the sake of your teeth! :)

Wow. I would never imagine myself saying this but, I love the dentist! In particular, Dr. Gordon. I’ve had really bad experiences with previous dentists including one that put fillings in places that didn’t need them at the time.
Anyways, Dr. Gordon is super non-​judgmental. It had been five years since I’ve been to the dentist until I went to Dr. Gordon. Unlike other dentists that take a look at your teeth and go ‘Yeahhhhhh…you realllyyyy need to brush more’, Dr. Gordon really pushes you to start taking better care of your dental health by a different approach.
For example, during a teeth cleaning he went ‘Yeah hopefully after this it’ll make it a lot easier for you to floss’.
Also, he’s very non pushy regarding services. After my cleaning he went over a plan of action that only included what was needed and nothing extra.
Mercedes also goes above and beyond and is very fun to talk to!
One thing to keep in mind, the lot behind the building is paid parking and the office does not validate. One visit cost me $ 12.50 in parking! However, there is street parking around the corner, so come early and save yourself some money.

One of the reasons I chose Dr. Gordon for a long-​overdue cleaning was his strong Unilocal reviews (and the fickle nature of my dental insurance). I was very pleased with the entire experience.
One note is that it’s a very small office, so plan ahead when scheduling your appointment– I’ve always had to wait at least 2 – 3 weeks to see him each time I schedule an appointment.

When I moved to L.A., I had one rather odd criterion for a dentist – I wanted to find someone who did NOT advertise tooth-​whitening services. In other words, I wanted someone who was laser-​focused on dentistry, not cosmetics. And in my neighborhood, there was only one of those: Dr. Gordon.
Don’t get me wrong – he does the whitening, sure. But he is, first and foremost, an old-​school dentist who does everything himself and does it all incredibly well. Yet he is also up on all the modern techniques – when he got his new laser drilling gizmo, I refused to believe that I wouldn’t need the novocaine. But I didn’t, and let me tell you, if you’ve never had a filling removed by laser, please go and do that at your next opportunity. I’m a great big dental coward and this machine is just plain awesome.
His prices are fair, his schedule is flexible and includes some after-​work slots, he’s an incredibly nice guy, his skills are top-​notch, and his equipment is terrific. I’ve been going to Dr. Gordon for over a decade now and I won’t go to anyone else. Hope he never retires!

Search no further, Dr. Gordon is polite, professional, and hands down the most skilled and best dentist I have ever been to!

I had initially gone to Dr. Gordon for a second opinion and I was looking for a new dentist. He came very highly recommended from a friend. He and his staff are very professional, he has a great bedside manner and I find him to be very honest. He saved me from an unnecessary crown. Being a huge dental chicken, the best part about him is he makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. He takes his time and is careful with his work. I have never felt rushed and he does all the work HIMSELF. He does the cleaning, not a hygienist. He also is able to do most fillings with a laser that does not require painful numbing shots. So happy I finally found an amazing dentist!

Absolutely#1professional doctor. I got emergency help from him twice. He was very patient and did a very nice job. He is fixing all of my teet what another doctor fixed terrible bad. He is very silent, very honest and no waiting time. He work by himself, he take his time to do beautifull job. His secretary Mercedes is very excellent person, both of them give me and my husband quality nice job. I trust to him, and when you see your teet in the mirror just beautifull. Who need any better?
Thank you dr. Gordon and Mercedes. Klara Bieber Edmonds

Dr. Gordon is fantastic.
I did not feel rushed, and he patiently answered all of my questions. Also, I did not have to wait at all to see him.

ALRIGHT!!! After being in the LA area for 6 years, I finally found a great dentist. I’ve tried several of them out, but none tend to stick because they were awful, tried to rip me off, messed up big time, cut my lip, long waits, and the list goes on, BUT Dr. Gordon is amazing. Here’s why:
–Despite a small office, he and Mercedes are very friendly and professional
–They respond to your E-​mails and are quick to get back to you
–As long as you show up on time or a bit early to your appointment, there’s barely any wait time
–Hours past 5PM, meaning I can go right after work
–He’s a pro with the lasers, so you don’t even need to get a shot when getting fillings and such done. It’s painless, but you might feel a bit coldness if you have teeth sensitivity, but Dr. Gordon can always adjust it to your needs. The laser makes a pop pop pop noise when it’s working, but it wasn’t frightening at all.
–He doesn’t rip you off at all, unlike most other dentists I’ve been to. Yes, I can compare because I’ve had same procedures done and the prices do vary with quality feeling very similar.
–Great conversationalist.
I started fearing going to the dentist after seeing this dentist back in Glendale because he cut my lip (it healed, thank goodness), kept dropping stuff, put too much weight on me, had me take more time off work to keep going back, had me pay the amount before insurance kicks in and then took soooooo long and many calls and an almost threat to file a small claims before I got my overpayment check, horrible communication, etc etc., but Dr. Gordon erased those fears from me.
Thank you so much! You deserve 5 stars.

Dr. Gordon is really nice, very gentle, and totally nonjudgmental. I’ve never had to wait more than a few minutes after sitting in the chair for his arrival. Often times, I’ve arrived early and he’ll just begin the appointment if he’s free. The chair is super comfortable and you can often half pass out from your day as Dr. Gordon works his dental magic.
Mercedes at the front desk is really nice and professional as well. I’ll get a call and text to remind me prior to my appointment. Oh, he has a great selection of magazines in the waiting room in the rare instance you do have to wait. This should probably not factor into your choice of dentist, but a chance to catch up on nonsensical celebrity happenings included in your dental hygiene! Dr. Gordon’s the best!

Super nice and gentle dentist. Small office (just him and the office manager, I believe), but very efficient and organized.

I’ve been going to Dr. Gordon on and off for 10 years. I was first recommended to his office by 1−800-Dentist (yes, apparently that commercial spoke the truth when it referred me to a great dentist!).
Now, why «on and off» you may ask? Is it because I don’t take care of my teeth? Nope, that’s not it. It’s because I moved away from the Westside many years ago and driving over there can be a nightmare from Pasadena. But, I do it for fact that I have not found an equivalent dentist of quality near me (who also takes my insurance). Oh, I have tried to stray from Dr. Gordon, but I cannot.
Like the reviewers before me have mentioned, Dr. Gordon and his assistant Mercedes are friendly, helpful, and great at their jobs. I have recommended his services to other people who are looking for a good dentist.
The only bad thing is that he’s not open on Fridays (when traffic may be lighter!) Darn.

After mercilessly ripping on the 1−800-DENTIST commercials time and time again, I found myself in a bit of a tooth pickle and finally caved. They referred me to Dr. Gordon, and I’m so glad they did.
Dr. Gordon and his staff are friendly, caring, and honest. I don’t think I’ve ever waited more than 5 minutes, they charge extremely fair prices, and they use the best technology. I have sent no fewer than 3 people his way, and they’ve all said the same thing. Recently, I recommended that a friend who thought he had a cavity go to Dr. Gordon. Not only did Dr. Gordon tell him he didn’t have one, he also didn’t charge him for the visit since there were no other services needed.
Such a nice guy!

It’s my first time feeling the need to review a doctor’s office but Dr. Gordon deserves a good word. Finding a dentist for the first time in LA can be daunting and for me it just came down to making an appointment at the first office that where an actual person answered the phone.
Well done for me, Dr. Gordon’s office is efficient, has great technology, and doesn’t overbill. Just the contrary, they had billed me an average amount that they suspected wouldn’t have been covered by insurance. When it turned out that the insurance covered more then they suspected they would, I was sent a check for $ 13 for the difference. If I still lived in LA I’d be a loyal regular.
I also didn’t feel any pain at all, and I didn’t even need to go to a self professed «no-​pain» dental clinic that advertises on bus stop benches.

How many people have had nightmares about having had to go to the dentist? I know that I have. The picture of Steve Martin in Little Shop of Horrors, the kinds of guys who get pleasure out of inflicting pain… you know the type. I’ve been to my fair share of dentists over the years, and I’ve. Felt. Pain. Lots of it. Lots and lots of pain.
Now, I wouldn’t describe myself as a masochist, which is why I went to see Randy. When I was in high school (way back when… I won’t disclose how many years have passed), I was playing lacrosse and took a cheap shot to the face (yep, you wear a helmet in lacrosse, so it was a VERY dirty shot), and one of my front teeth chipped in half. Even though it was after school (and after normal business hours), Randy reopened his office for me and performed the cap procedure. Oh yeah, and at the time I had never met him… it was a referral job because it was after-​hours, even though at the time I had another dentist.
Ever since that fateful day, I have been a loyal client, and I have even referred a bunch of my friends and coworkers to him. No one has ever been disappointed. I’ve always had good dental insurance, so I can’t speak to his prices because I’ve never seen a bill, but I have never (not ONCE!) felt any pain in his chair. And I’ve definitely had my fair share of cavities over the years. He’s very friendly (feel free to chat, he’s very personable!), and his assistant Mercedes is fantastic and always willing to do her best to accommodate your schedule.
5 stars. For as long as he’s practicing dentistry and I live in LA, I will be a client. Thanks Randy!