Westchester Gentle Dentistry In The Press

PORT CHESTER, NY – May 8, 2026 – Westchester Gentle Dentistry is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Michelle Gutierrez to its growing clinical team, further expanding the practice’s commitment to compassionate, patient-centered dental care in Port Chester and throughout Westchester County.

Originally from Utuado, Puerto Rico, Dr. Gutierrez brings several years of clinical experience and a thoughtful approach to dentistry that closely aligns with Westchester Gentle Dentistry’s comfort-first philosophy. She officially joins the practice as a general dentist and is now welcoming new patients.

After earning her dental doctorate from the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Gutierrez completed a General Practice Residency at Montefiore Medical Center in New York....

PORT CHESTER, NY – Westchester Gentle Dentistry has been ranked No. 68 on the 2026 Inc. Regionals: Northeast list by Inc., recognizing it as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the region. The prestigious ranking highlights independent businesses driving economic growth across Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Jersey.

PORT CHESTER, NY – Westchester Gentle Dentistry is proud to announce that both Dr. Feryal Alidadi and Dr. Gretel Pellegrini have been recognized as 2026 Top Dentists by Castle Connolly—a prestigious honor awarded to leading healthcare providers based on peer nominations and a rigorous evaluation of clinical excellence, education, and professional reputation.

This recognition underscores Westchester Gentle Dentistry’s continued commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered dental care throughout Port Chester, Westchester County, and the surrounding tri-state area.

Dr. Alidadi, founder and lead dentist, has spent more than three decades providing compassionate, high-quality dental care with a focus on comfort, advanced technology, and long-term patient relationships. Under her leadership, the practice has become...

PORT CHESTER, NY – Westchester Gentle Dentistry hosted its inaugural Free Dental Day on Friday, March 27, in partnership with the Carver Center, providing essential dental care to members of the local community and earning coverage from News 12 New York.

The event delivered thousands of dollars in donated dental services to approximately 20 individuals selected through the Carver Center’s Case Management Program. Treatments included dental exams, cleanings, restorative care, extractions, and complimentary oral cancer screenings—helping address a critical gap in access to care for underserved populations in Westchester County.