A Team
You Can Trust

(559) 825-5597 Schedule An Appointment

Gentle Dental North Fresno

5690 N. Fresno St. Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93710

New Patient Specials

View Hours

Hours

Monday 9:00-6:00
Tuesday 9:00-6:00
Wednesday 8:00-5:00
Thursday 9:00-6:00
Friday 8:00-5:00
Saturday Closed

Service representatives standing by

Monday – Thursday: 7:15am – 8pm PST
Friday: 7:15am – 6pm PST
Saturday: 7:30am – 4pm PST

Schedule an Appointment

Please contact our office by phone or complete the appointment request form below. Our scheduling coordinator will connect with you to confirm the appointment.

New Patients

$50 Exam & X-Rays

Includes new patient exam and full mouth X-Rays.

Get coupon for details.

New Patients

$100 Off

New patients only. On services of $300 or greater not covered by insurance.

Get coupon for details.

Ortho Special

Braces from $99 Month

Flexible payment plans. Including FREE Orthodontic consultation.

Get coupon for details.

To Know Us Is To Love Us

LEARN ABOUT US

Conveniently located at 5690 N. Fresno St., Suite 101, Gentle Dental Fresno provides expert dental care in a comfortable, pressure-free environment.

Experienced and highly trained to deliver the latest in dental care, our staff provides a wide spectrum of services, including preventive and restorative dentistry, teeth whitening, dentures, partials, inlays, onlays, veneers, implants, crowns, bridges, bone augmentation, orthodontics and oral surgery. Since we know dental issues don’t just happen during business hours, we also offer emergency dental services, along with gentle compassionate pediatric dentistry that puts your child’s comfort and well-being above all else.

Committed to helping our patients maximize affordable, our office accepts most major insurances plans. Our professional staff can also help you get the most from your benefits and explain any deductibles and copays you may owe. For patients without insurance, we offer flexible financing, along with discounts through our Dedicated Dental Plan.

For caring, compassionate care, Gentle Dental Fresno is the only name you need to know. Call to schedule a cleaning, consultation or professional treatment with our dedicated staff of conscientious professionals, and enjoy expert dental care in Fresno, California.

Meet The Team

WHO WE ARE

Ali Pootrakul

D.D.S., M.D. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

View Bio +

Print Bio

Ali Pootrakul

D.D.S., M.D. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

About Me
Dr. Pootrakul is committed to the highest quality dental care. As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon he appreciates his role in providing pain relief to his patients through often complex surgical procedures. He applies a caring, detail-oriented approach to each patient’s case, taking time to solve their dental issues effectively, and thoughtfully provides treatment options that are specifically designed around each patient’s needs.
Patients that have had traumatic dental visits in the past at other offices, are pleasantly surprised with his kind manner and gentle approach to Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. Whether you are having a simple extraction or all four wisdom teeth removed under sedation you will feel more like you are at a spa then a dental office. His scope of practice ranges from extractions to full facial reconstruction. His education and surgery training allow him to handle the most complex medical and dental cases without the need to go to a hospital.
After graduating from St John’s University, Dr. Pootrakul earned his D.D.S. from the SUNY Buffalo School of Dentistry. He received his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery training from the Westchester Medical Center. He also speaks Spanish and Farsi.
Away from the office, Dr. Pootrakul likes spending time with his wife and son. He enjoys relaxing with exercise and is a classic car enthusiast.

Education

B.S., Applied Math–St John’s University
D.D.S.–SUNY Buffalo School of Dentistry
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery training–Westchester Medical Center

Affiliations

American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry

Varun Mallela

D.D.S. General Dentist

View Bio +

Print Bio

Varun Mallela

D.D.S. General Dentist

About Me

Dr. Mallela says, “I take the time to build a connection with my patients in order to correctly identify their needs and expectations. I treat every patient with empathy. I educate the patients and actively involve them in the treatment planning process by explaining the risks, benefits and alternatives of various treatment options. Being a dentist means having the opportunity to bring about big or small positive changes into people’s lives every day!”
After graduating from Manipal University, Dr. Mallela received his dental degree from the UC San Francisco School of Dentistry. He is a ember of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the Fresno-Madera Dental Society. He also speaks Telugu, Tamil and Hindi.
Dr. Mallela says, “Away from the office I enjoy Chess, motorcycling, some computer programming and outdoor activities such as hiking & camping.”

Education

B.D.S.– Manipal University, India
D.D.S.–UC San Francisco School of Dentistry

Affiliations

American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Fresno-Madera Dental Society

Reviews

SEE WHAT OUR PATIENTS HAVE TO SAY!

Dec 1, 2020

Facebook • Gentle Dental North Fresno

staff is nice and pleasant to talk to but the main one is corrian she is very nice and know exactly how to explain doctor is on point as well I would recommend anyone to go here for treatment I'm haveing a difficult time but not because of this clinic if ur in doubt just try for yourself. sincerely Mary miles