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A Legacy of Excellence since 1948
About Our Rochester Dental Office
At Gentling Dental Care, patient comfort is always at the forefront of our minds. If we want people to come see us and take care of their teeth on a regular basis, then they deserve to have a pleasant experience every time! That’s why we use what we like to call the “WIDIOM” approach, which stands for “Would I do it on me?” Basically, we’ll treat you and your loved one’s smiles like they are our very own, so you can trust we’ll only recommend what you absolutely need and perform procedures as gently as possible.
And, you’ll be able to trust those recommendations because we are lucky to have 4 highly-trained dentists on staff. Each one dedicates dozens of hours to continuing education every year and has attended prestigious institutions like the Dawson Academy, Kois Center, Pankey Institute, and Spear Education. Our goal is to never stop learning and constantly evolve so that Rochester families can always expect the very best every time they come to see us.
As a longstanding member of the Rochester community, our dental office is proud to have played a vital role in its growth and development over the years. We’re dedicated to supporting local organizations, helping make Rochester a better place to work, live, and raise a family. At our dental practice, creating beautiful smiles for Rochester is more than just a job—it’s our passion!
Our History
Gentling Dental Care first opened its doors in 1948, and we’ve been helping Rochester smile ever since. Over the decades, our dental office has strived to provide trustworthy, family-friendly dentistry that always puts preventive care ahead of more involved procedures. While our technology and techniques have certainly changed with the times, our friendly and patient-centered approach has not, ensuring you’ll have every reason to smile when you come in for a visit.
Meet Your Award-Winning Doctors
A Qualified Team of Dentists Dedicated to Your Smile
At Gentling Dental Care, we strongly believe that five heads are better than one – that’s why our dental office features a team of knowledgeable doctors who all bring unique strengths and skills to the table! At the same time, they share a similar passion for trustworthy, family-friendly dentistry that always adheres to very high clinical standards. To put it simply, they never perform care that they wouldn’t recommend to their very own loved ones.
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Dr. Ryan Henrichsen
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Dr. Phil Pattee
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Dr. Melissa McColloch
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Dr. Erich Eichwald
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Dr. Scott Gruwell
Read Our Reviews
The Proof is in Our Patients
“Gentling staff graciously fit me into a busy day for a tooth pain emergency. The dentist and assistant quickly found the problem, applied a temporary fix and gave me a treatment plan for follow up. Everyone clearly knew what they were doing. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. All good here!”
- George D.
“I had a wonderful experience during my recent visit. The staff were not only friendly and professional but also genuinely cared about me as both a person and a patient. They consistently take the time to get to know you, your family, and your care needs. Additionally, the services provided were top-notch. Overall, I highly recommend this dental practice to anyone looking for exceptional care.”
- Joe D.
“I had chipped the corner of my front tooth when I was a kid and had a composite filling that time really took a toll on. So, I got an appointment scheduled to get a new filling! Dr. Melissa and Kristie did a wonderful, efficient, and painless job on my tooth. They matched the color and shape perfectly. You can't even tell I have a filling! Thanks for your great work!”
- Meredith M.
“Gentling 's dentists and staff are all very kind, patient, and friendly. Our entire family agreed upon a five star rating for Gentling. We highly recommend Gentling for any family, kids and adults.”
- Todd Z.
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