Official Dental Partner of Iona University AthleticsWGD Gael Nation Dental Benefit
Official Dental Partner of Iona University Athletics10%Off Qualifying Treatment at WGD*
Westchester Gentle Dentistry is proud to be the Official Dental Partner of Iona University Athletics, and to extend that relationship to the entire Iona community.
Eligible Iona students, faculty, staff and alumni, along with the immediate families of current students, receive 10% off qualifying treatment at WGD. There is no membership fee, no enrollment fee and nothing to renew.
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*Applies to qualifying treatment, subject to program exclusions and the requirements of your dental plan, if you have one. Cannot be combined with other discounts, promotional pricing or WGD Smile Club benefits. Not dental insurance. See Program Terms & Conditions.
A Benefit for the Iona Community
The WGD Gael Nation Dental Benefit is a courtesy Westchester Gentle Dentistry extends to members of the Iona University community. It is simply a reduced fee on qualifying treatment at our office.
It is not dental insurance, and it is not a membership or a plan you buy. It is also separate from the WGD Smile Club. There is no membership fee, no enrollment fee and nothing to renew. If you are part of the Iona community, just let us know when you book.
Proud to Support Gael Nation
As the Official Dental Partner of Iona University Athletics, Westchester Gentle Dentistry supports Iona’s NCAA Division I student-athletes through Protecting Gael Smiles, an athletic mouthguard initiative that will provide up to 100 custom-fitted mouthguards to Iona varsity student-athletes. Scans and fittings are performed by the WGD team under the clinical oversight of Dr. Feryal Alidadi, WGD practice owner and lead dentist.
The Gael Nation Dental Benefit carries that relationship beyond athletics, creating an ongoing connection between WGD and the broader Iona community. Protecting Gael Smiles is arranged through Iona Athletics and is separate from the Gael Nation Dental Benefit.
Comfort-First Care, Close to Campus
Westchester Gentle Dentistry is a family-owned practice in Port Chester, about 10 miles from Iona’s New Rochelle campus. We have cared for patients throughout Westchester County and the surrounding area since 1997, with a comfort-first approach to preventive, restorative, cosmetic and implant dentistry.
Who is Eligible?
The WGD Gael Nation Dental Benefit is available to:
Students
Current Iona University students, undergraduate and graduate
Faculty & Staff
Full- and part-time Iona University faculty and staff
Alumni
Iona University alumni
Immediate Family
The immediate family of a current Iona University student: a parent or legal guardian, spouse or domestic partner, or dependent child
Iona student-athletes are eligible on the same terms as every other Iona student.
Confirming Your Iona Connection
Students, Faculty & Staff
Show your valid Iona ID at your visit.
Alumni
Let us know you are an Iona graduate when you schedule, and our team will explain how to confirm your alumni status.
Family Members
Let us know which current Iona student you are related to. Our team may ask for reasonable confirmation of eligibility.
We confirm eligibility once and note it in your patient record. We simply look at your ID and hand it back. We do not copy or keep it.
How the Benefit Works with Dental Insurance
If you do not have dental insurance
You receive 10% off WGD’s regular fee for qualifying treatment.
Regular fee $1,000With the benefit $900
For example, a qualifying procedure with a regular fee of $1,000 would be $900.
If you have dental insurance
- The Benefit applies only to qualifying services that are not covered by your dental plan, and only when WGD is permitted to apply it under the applicable plan and provider agreement.
- The Benefit does not reduce deductibles, copayments, coinsurance or any other amounts WGD is required to collect under your plan.
A service is not necessarily “not covered” simply because your dental plan pays $0 toward it. Deductibles, annual maximums, waiting periods, frequency limitations and other plan provisions may still apply. WGD will review the patient’s benefits and treatment estimate before treatment begins to determine whether the Benefit can apply.
Qualifying Treatment
Qualifying treatment includes:
Preventive Care
Including exams and cleanings
Fillings, Crowns, and Bridges
Root Canal Treatment and Extractions
Periodontal (Gum) Treatment
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Implants
Including single-tooth implants and full-arch / All-on-X treatment, at WGD’s standard pricing
The exclusions below apply, and if you have dental insurance, your plan’s requirements apply as well.
What is Not Included
The benefit does not apply to treatment that already carries special pricing, and only one discount can apply to any treatment. It is not available for:
- Invisalign, including WGD’s $3,579 all-inclusive Invisalign fee and any Invisalign package
- Implant, full-arch or other treatment cases already offered at promotional, specially discounted, negotiated or otherwise reduced pricing
- Current promotions and specials, including our new-patient special and KöR whitening offer
- Treatment receiving other pricing or discounts, including WGD Smile Club pricing, the WGD Veterans Smiles Program, third-party discount cards or plans, and courtesy or negotiated adjustments
- Retail products, financing fees and missed-appointment fees
FAQs – The Benefit & Eligibility
What is the WGD Gael Nation Dental Benefit?
The WGD Gael Nation Dental Benefit gives eligible members of the Iona University community 10% off qualifying treatment at Westchester Gentle Dentistry in Port Chester, NY. It is offered through WGD’s partnership with Iona University Athletics. There is no membership fee and no enrollment fee.
Is the Gael Nation Dental Benefit dental insurance?
No. It is not dental insurance and is not a substitute for it. It is not a membership, and it is separate from the WGD Smile Club. It is simply a reduced fee on qualifying treatment at our office.
Does it cost anything to participate?
No. There is no membership fee, no enrollment fee and nothing to renew.
Who is eligible for the Gael Nation Dental Benefit?
Current Iona University students (undergraduate and graduate), full- and part-time faculty and staff, and Iona alumni are eligible. The immediate family of a current Iona student is also eligible: a parent or legal guardian, spouse or domestic partner, or dependent child.
Can my family use the benefit?
If you are a current Iona student, yes. Your parent or legal guardian, spouse or domestic partner, and dependent children are eligible, whether or not they live with you. Family eligibility applies to the immediate families of current Iona students.
How do I show that I am part of the Iona community?
Students, faculty and staff can show a valid Iona ID at their visit. Alumni should let us know when they schedule, and our team will explain how to confirm alumni status. Family members should let us know which current Iona student they are related to, and our team may ask for reasonable confirmation of eligibility. We confirm eligibility once and note it in your patient record. We do not copy or keep your ID.
Are Iona student-athletes eligible?
Yes, on the same terms as every other Iona student. Protecting Gael Smiles, WGD’s custom mouthguard initiative for Iona varsity student-athletes, is arranged through Iona Athletics and is separate from the Gael Nation Dental Benefit.
FAQs – Dental Insurance & Pricing
How is the 10% calculated?
If you do not have dental insurance, you receive 10% off WGD’s regular fee for qualifying treatment. For example, a qualifying procedure with a regular fee of $1,000 would be $900.
If you have dental insurance, the Benefit applies only to qualifying services that are not covered by your dental plan, and only when WGD is permitted to apply it under the applicable plan and provider agreement. Your written treatment estimate will show the price that applies before treatment begins.
Can I use the Gael Nation Dental Benefit if I have dental insurance?
Yes. Having dental insurance does not affect your eligibility. The Benefit applies only to qualifying services that are not covered by your dental plan, and only when WGD is permitted to apply it under the applicable plan and provider agreement. The Benefit does not reduce deductibles, copayments, coinsurance or any other amounts WGD is required to collect under your plan.
A service is not necessarily “not covered” simply because your dental plan pays $0 toward it. Deductibles, annual maximums, waiting periods, frequency limitations and other plan provisions may still apply. WGD will review the patient’s benefits and treatment estimate before treatment begins to determine whether the Benefit can apply.
Can I combine the benefit with the WGD Smile Club or other offers?
No. Only one discount applies to any treatment. Smile Club members receive Smile Club pricing, which already includes 10% off general dentistry, and the Gael Nation benefit is not added to it. The benefit also cannot be combined with the WGD Veterans Smiles Program, current promotions or specials, other specially discounted, negotiated or otherwise reduced pricing, or third-party discount cards or plans.
Can the benefit be applied to past treatment?
No. The benefit applies to qualifying treatment charged after your eligibility has been confirmed. Let us know you are part of the Iona community when you book so we can confirm it before your visit.
FAQs – Qualifying Treatment
What treatment qualifies?
Qualifying treatment includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges, root canal treatment, extractions, periodontal treatment, cosmetic dentistry, and dental implants, including single-tooth implants and full-arch / All-on-X treatment, at WGD’s standard pricing. Invisalign and treatment already offered at promotional, specially discounted, negotiated or otherwise reduced pricing are not included. If you have dental insurance, your plan’s requirements also apply.
Are dental implants included?
Yes. Single-tooth implants and full-arch / All-on-X treatment can qualify when provided at WGD’s standard pricing, including standard implant case pricing. If an implant or full-arch case is already being offered at a promotional, specially discounted, negotiated or otherwise reduced price, the Gael Nation 10% is not added to that price. If you have dental insurance, your plan’s requirements also apply.
Is Invisalign included?
No. WGD offers Invisalign at a $3,579 all-inclusive fee, and the Gael Nation benefit does not apply to it or to any other Invisalign package.
FAQs – Scheduling & Location
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call us at (914) 289-0672 or request an appointment online. Please mention the Gael Nation Dental Benefit when you book.
Where is Westchester Gentle Dentistry located?
We are at 430 Westchester Avenue, 1st Floor, Port Chester, NY 10573, about 10 miles from Iona’s New Rochelle campus. Our office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Schedule Your Visit
Let us know you are part of the Iona community when you book. We will confirm your eligibility and review your treatment estimate with you before treatment begins.
