Dr. Vahagn Hakopyan is proud to be a long-standing member of the Glendale and La Crescenta communities. Having grown up in Glendale and attended Horace Mann Elementary, Roosevelt Middle School, and Glendale High School, Dr. Hakopyan has deep roots in the area. His passion for giving back drives him to provide exceptional dental care to the community that shaped him.
Dr. Hakopyan began his academic journey at UCLA, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Psycho-Biology with a minor in Armenian Studies in 2004. During his time at UCLA, he discovered his calling in dentistry and committed himself to improving the lives of those around him.
He continued his education at the prestigious NYU College of Dentistry, where he gained invaluable clinical experience and academic expertise. Upon graduating in 2008, despite numerous opportunities on the East Coast, Dr. Hakopyan knew his heart was in Southern California, close to his family and the community he loves.
After earning his dental licensure, Dr. Hakopyan began his professional career with BrightNow! Dental group in 2009. Starting as an associate dentist in Burbank, he quickly rose to the position of managing dentist in Lancaster, and later relocated to Granada Hills to be closer to home.
Throughout his career, he remained dedicated to advancing his knowledge through research and continuing education courses. In 2011, Dr. Hakopyan realized his dream of opening his own practice. After careful planning and preparation, he established Verdugo Hills Dental Group in Montrose, where he now provides personalized, high-quality care to his patients.
For Dr. Hakopyan, this practice is more than just a career—it’s his way of giving back to the community that has given him so much.
Verdugo Hills Dental Group is the embodiment of Dr. Hakopyan’s personality and philosophy. Modern yet warm and inviting, intelligent but grounded and humble at the same time, honest and with integrity, Dr. Hakopyan is ready to serve your dental needs.