{"id":111,"date":"2026-10-06T08:25:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T12:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westchestergentledentistry.com\/inthepress\/?p=111"},"modified":"2026-10-06T18:54:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T22:54:36","slug":"westchester-gentle-dentistry-named-official-dental-partner-of-iona-university-athletics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westchestergentledentistry.com\/inthepress\/westchester-gentle-dentistry-named-official-dental-partner-of-iona-university-athletics\/","title":{"rendered":"Westchester Gentle Dentistry Named the Official Dental Partner of Iona University Athletics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Partnership will provide up to 100 custom-fitted athletic mouthguards to Iona\u2019s NCAA Division I student-athletes and introduce a new dental benefit for the Iona community<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PORT CHESTER, N.Y. &#8211; October 6, 2026 &#8211; Westchester Gentle Dentistry (WGD) has been named the Official Dental Partner of Iona University Athletics for the 2026\u20132027 academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the center of the partnership is Protecting Gael Smiles, a new athletic mouthguard initiative through which Westchester Gentle Dentistry will provide up to 100 custom-fitted mouthguards for Iona University varsity student-athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Digital scans, measurements and fittings will be performed by the Westchester Gentle Dentistry team under the clinical oversight of Dr. Feryal Alidadi, WGD practice owner and lead dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike stock or boil-and-bite mouthguards, a custom athletic mouthguard is fabricated from a digital scan of an individual athlete\u2019s teeth, creating a more precise and secure fit. Properly fitted mouthguards help protect the teeth and surrounding soft tissues from injuries and trauma that can occur during athletic competition, including tooth chips, fractures and loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re incredibly proud to partner with a university with such a rich history in Westchester and a strong tradition of athletic success,\u201d said Omeed Alidadi, General Manager of Westchester Gentle Dentistry. \u201cAs Westchester County\u2019s only NCAA Division I athletics program, Iona\u2019s student-athletes compete at an exceptional level, and we believe they deserve an equally high standard of attention to dental protection and prevention.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat makes this partnership with Iona especially meaningful is how closely our values align,\u201d Alidadi continued. \u201cService and community engagement are deeply embedded in Iona\u2019s mission, and giving back to the community that has long supported us \u2013 for three decades as of next year \u2013 has always been core to who we are at Westchester Gentle Dentistry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re excited to partner with Westchester Gentle Dentistry and provide our student-athletes with custom-fitted mouthguards,\u201d said Chris Aliano, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development at Iona University. \u201cThe health and safety of our student-athletes is a priority, and this partnership provides another way to support them on and off the playing field. We also appreciate WGD extending its commitment to Gael Nation through the dental benefit for our students, faculty, staff, alumni and families.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A New Benefit for the Iona Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The partnership also introduces the Gael Nation Dental Benefit, offering eligible members of the Iona University community 10% off qualifying treatment at Westchester Gentle Dentistry, including qualifying restorative, periodontal, cosmetic and dental implant care. For patients with dental insurance, the benefit applies only to qualifying services not covered by their dental plan, when permitted under the applicable plan and provider agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gael Nation Dental Benefit is designed to extend the relationship beyond athletics and create an ongoing connection between Westchester Gentle Dentistry and the broader Iona community. The benefit is available to eligible Iona University students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as immediate family members of current Iona students. <a href=\"#_ftn1\" id=\"_ftnref1\">[1]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The partnership reflects a broader alignment between the two organizations around service and local community involvement. Westchester Gentle Dentistry\u2019s community initiatives have included its WGD Free Dental Day, which provided donated dental care to local residents in partnership with the Carver Center, as well as the creation of the \u201cGreetings from Port Chester\u201d community mural outside its Westchester Avenue practice in collaboration with local businesses and Village leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Iona University Athletics partnership follows a period of continued investment and expansion for the family-owned practice, including the development of the WGD Implant Center, WGD Smile Design Center and WGD Teeth Whitening Studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Westchester Gentle Dentistry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Westchester Gentle Dentistry is a family-owned dental practice located in Port Chester, New York, serving patients throughout Westchester County and the surrounding tri-state area since 1997. Known for its comfort-first approach \u2013 where patient comfort meets exceptional care \u2013 the practice offers comprehensive services including preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, dental implants, and Invisalign treatment. With advanced technology, a compassionate team, and a reputation built on serving multiple generations of families, Westchester Gentle Dentistry is committed to helping every patient achieve a healthy, confident smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smile Transformations Happen Here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Iona University<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master&#8217;s-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iona.edu\/about-iona-university\/iona-new-rochelle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">45-acre New Rochelle campus<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iona.edu\/about-iona-university\/iona-bronxville\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">28-acre Bronxville campus<\/a>\u00a0are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of over 4,000 students and an alumni base of 55,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iona.edu\/academics\/schools-institutes\/school-arts-science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">School of Arts &amp; Science<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iona.edu\/academics\/schools-institutes\/lapenta-school-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LaPenta School of Business<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iona.edu\/academics\/schools-institutes\/newyork-presbyterian-iona-school-health-sciences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing &amp; Health Sciences<\/a>; and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iona.edu\/academics\/schools-institutes\/hynes-institute-entrepreneurship-innovation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship &amp; Innovation<\/a>. Iona also continues to be recognized in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iona.edu\/about-iona-university\/rankings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prestigious national rankings.<\/a>\u00a0For 2026, Iona has been named one of the nation\u2019s best colleges by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others. Additionally, U.S. News &amp; World Report recognized Iona as one of the top schools for social mobility in the country, while Georgetown University&#8217;s Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 6 percent nationally for long-term return on investment.\u00a0Iona\u2019s LaPenta School of Business, meanwhile,\u202fis also accredited by AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide. In addition, The Princeton Review once again named Iona to its \u201cBest Business Schools,\u201d recognizing both its on-campus and online\u00a0MBA programs. Connecting to its Irish heritage, Iona also opened <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iona.edu\/about-iona-university\/iona-ireland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a campus in County Mayo, Ireland,<\/a>\u00a0located on the historic 400-acre Westport House Estate. A school on the rise, Iona officially changed its status from College to University on July 1, 2022, reflecting the growth of its academic programs and the prestige of an Iona education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"_ftn1\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#_ftnref1\">[1]<\/a> <em>Proof of Iona affiliation or eligibility may be required. For patients with dental insurance, the benefit does not reduce deductibles, copayments, coinsurance or other amounts WGD is required to collect. Patients without dental insurance receive 10% off WGD\u2019s regular fee for qualifying treatment. Program terms and exclusions apply, and the benefit cannot be combined with other promotional or specially discounted pricing.<\/em> <em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Partnership will provide up to 100 custom-fitted athletic mouthguards to Iona\u2019s NCAA Division I student-athletes and introduce a new dental benefit for the Iona community PORT CHESTER, N.Y. &#8211; October 6, 2026 &#8211; Westchester Gentle Dentistry (WGD) has been named the Official Dental Partner of Iona University Athletics for the 2026\u20132027 academic year. At the center of the partnership is Protecting Gael Smiles, a new athletic mouthguard initiative through which Westchester Gentle Dentistry will provide up to 100 custom-fitted mouthguards for Iona University varsity student-athletes. Digital scans, measurements and fittings will be performed by the Westchester Gentle Dentistry team under the clinical oversight of Dr. Feryal Alidadi, WGD practice owner and lead dentist. 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