Dr. Hassler grew up in Arroyo Grande and is delighted to be back home on the Central Coast. He graduated from Dominican University of California with a degree in Molecular Cell Biology. He then earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) in 2013. In addition to local dental volunteer work, He was fortunate enough to travel to Mexico and Jamaica to help the under served. While at UCSF, Dr. Hassler was an active member of the American Dental Education Association Student Chapter from which he received the award for “Excellence in service to the community” in his final year. 

Dr. Hassler loves being outside on the sandy shores of Pismo Beach with his wife, Linda, their two children, and two dogs. He is an active member of the Rotary Club of Arroyo Grande, and also likes to serve at his church.

Please click here to view an article featuring Dr. Hassler by his alma mater, Mission College Prepatory High School in San Luis Obispo.

In 2018 Dr. Hassler assumed the responsibility of care for Bill Lockwood’s patients. He is committed to carrying on the conservative and preventative dental philosophy that Dr. Lockwood had. After 38 years in this location, Dr. Lockwood continues to travel, enjoy retirement, and can often be seen working on minor construction and maintenance projects outside the dental office.