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Important Update for Gentle Dental East Longmeadow Patients

We wanted to provide you with some important news about our practice. Due to current economic conditions, Gentle Dental East Longmeadow has permanently closed on 6/28/24.  We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and greatly appreciate the opportunity you gave us to provide dental care for you.  

Your continued care is our top priority.  Our team at Gentle Dental will continue to contact patients with options; Four Town Dental, 111 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082 is just under 20 minutes away and will welcome all East Longmeadow patients.  Gentle Dental also has locations in Worcester and across MA and NH.  A full list of locations can be found at gentledental.com.   

Four Town Dental is a 4.9-star well-established practice providing high-quality personalized care with access to the latest technology.  Dr. David Ochola is the Dental Director who provides general dentistry services.  Dr. Francis Mir, Oral Surgeon, Dr. Keila Norman, Periodontist, and Dr. Ledjo Palo, Orthodontist are also on staff to provide patients with a full suite of specialty services.  

Transferring your care to Four Town Dental, or to another Gentle Dental location, will be seamless for you. Four Town Dental and Gentle Dental are 42 North Dental supported practices. Your treatment records and x-rays are immediately available with no lapse in treatment and no transfer of records required. At your next appointment, you will arrive to the Four Town Dental location at 118 Elm Street Enfield, CT, 06082 and we will show you around the new space and introduce you to the team. If there are any scheduling changes required, we will reach out to you directly.  

Below are some FAQs regarding the closure.  Again, we thank you for choosing us for your dental care, and we remain available to help you transition to a new dental care team.   

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Gentle Dental East Longmeadow closing?

The office will no longer see patients after 6/28/24.  We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.  

Why is Gentle Dental East Longmeadow closing?

Due to current economic conditions, we have made the difficult decision to close this Gentle Dental location.  We have over 40 Gentle Dental locations across MA and NH available for your dental care. And, as a 42 North Dental supported practice, we have relationships with other practices in the area including Four Town Dental in Enfield, CT, just 20 minutes away.   

Where can I get dental care now that Gentle Dental East Longmeadow is closing?

Your continued care is our top priority.   Our team at Gentle Dental will continue to contact patients with options; Four Town Dental, 111 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082 is just under 20 minutes away and will welcome all East Longmeadow patients.  Gentle Dental also has locations in Worcester and across MA and NH.  A full list of locations can be found at gentledental.com.   

I’d like to have my medical records transferred to a new dentist that’s not a 42 North Dental supported practice. What do I need to do?

If you need to transfer your records, call our office phone number directly and your call will be forwarded to a patient care representative who will walk you through requesting a records release. There will be no charge for this service.  You can also be assured that we keep all records securely stored for 8 years as required and you can request them at any time.  There is no immediate rush or concern.    

Do I need to transfer my x-rays and records to Four Town Dental or another Gentle Dental office?

Your records, x-rays, and treatment plans will be automatically available at Four Town Dental or any other Gentle Dental location.  There’s no additional action you need to take.   

What if Four Town Dental is not a convenient location for me?

You can be seen seamlessly at any 42 North Dental supported office including all Gentle Dental locations. Find a full list of practices at gentledental.com and 42northdental.com.   

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