Massa Dentistry
Total Health Dentistry for You and Your Family D R . LO U R D E S M A S S A D R AW S I N S P I R AT I O N F R O M H E R G E N T L E A N D C A R I N G C H I L D H O O D D E N T I S T, A N D H E R E A R LY Y E A R S O F CO M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E P R O V I D I N G E M E R G E N T D E N TA L S E R V I C E S I N U N D E R S E R V E D A R E A S . " FA M I LY A N D CO M M U N I T Y R E L AT I O N S H I P S H AV E A LWAYS B E E N A WAY O F L I F E , A N D I E N J OY PA R T N E R I N G W I T H LO C A L B U S I N E S S E S TO P R O V I D E F O R M Y N E I G H B O R S ' N E E D S I N J A R R E L L ."
SUPERLATIVES Dr. Massa completed her Dental training at the top of her class at Loma Linda University in California. She was an Asst. Clinical Professor at LLUSD, and a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society.
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ince March 2017, Dr. Lourdes Massa has been taking care of the dental health of the citizens of Jarrell, and she happily admits her Jarrell practice is her favorite in all her 30 years of practice. "I am not just a doctor who drives through town—I live here and I care about what is happening with my patients and the community." When she and her husband moved to Jarrell, they fell in love with the people. Dr. Massa soon realized she wanted to practice here and be of service to the community, so she closed her Austin office and moved her practice to Jarrell so she could be here full time. When not tending to health care, she is a member of the Jarrell Civilian Emergency Response Team, and is the Oral Healthcare educational speaker at Jarrell Middle School. She is also a proud supporter of the Jarrell City Fire and Police Departments, Jarrell Chamber of Commerce, and is an auxiliary member of the local parish Legion of Mary.
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Before finally settling in Jarrell, Dr. Massa practiced privately in California and in Austin. But, she feels she may be a dinosaur in an age where corporate dentistry is taking over dental healthcare. "I really love what I do as a dentist and having my own practice allows me to take care of my patients—my neighbors—to the best of our ability. In this age of computer technology, I still like to do things myself, including denture teeth setup or minor denture repair to facilitate patient needs."
NOT JUST A NUMBER Dr. Massa takes time to know everything about her patients and their health care needs. Care is individualized because she and her staff take time to listen, then overcome any hurdles on the way to a healthy smile. "We look at the bigger picture. For instance, if a patient comes in with a toothache, we not only examine every detail of his dental health, we may coordinate with his physician to assess his complex systemic health. We do our best to listen, understand patient concerns, and always look for answers, not just for great teeth but for good oral health as it relates to total overall wellness."
