Meet Us Providence RI

Dr. Carmen Sanchez has over 24 years of experience as a dentist and specializes in all facets of dentistry, including cosmetic, family and restorative dentistry. Since opening both locations of her practice, in Providence and Central Falls, Dr. Sanchez has had the opportunity to share her passion for dentistry with her community and help patients of all ages achieve beautiful and healthy smiles.

Dr. Sanchez came to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic in 1994 and she attended Boston University’s advanced dental program. In 1999, Dr. Sanchez opened Comfort Dental with the goal of providing patients with the highest quality dental services in a caring and comfortable environment. She has continued to deliver on these goals as she has grown her practices and she invites you to experience the best dental care in Rhode Island.

Dr. Rachael Gilardetti graduated from New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD) in 2018. Through the orofacial honors program, Dr. Gilardetti gained experience in the treatment of myofascial pain, neuralgia, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. She also completed a general practice residency at Lincoln Medical Center in Bronx, NY, through Cornell Medical School. She obtained training in treating pediatric patients with space maintenance issues as well as exodontia. Dr. Gilardetti’s general dentistry practice focuses on crowns, fixed prosthodontics, simple and surgical extractions with additional experience in sinus lifts, bone grafts, and alveoloplasty. She completed a two-year surgical fellowship in implantology at NYU and is also certified in Invisalign.

Dr. Gilardetti is passionate about treating special needs patients, children and adolescents, and those with dental phobia. Her gentle touch, and calm and empathetic approach allow her to make even the most sensitive patients at ease with their dental care. In her spare time, Dr. Gilardetti volunteers to help disadvantaged populations obtain access to affordable dental care and co-founded a nonprofit mission called Smiles for Ethiopia.

Dr. Luis Fraguada was born in Puerto Rico and graduated from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 1994. Dr. Fraguada is a General Dentist at Comfort Dental and has worked with Dr. Sanchez for over 5 years. He has been practicing dentistry for 27 years and you’ll often find him singing along to music in the office. In his free time, he enjoys biking, traveling, going to concerts.

Dr. Simon Beylin attended Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine. Following dental school, Dr. Beylin completed an Oral Surgery Fellowship and General Practice Residency from New York Medical College, and Westchester Medical Center. During that time, Dr. Beylin simultaneously earned a Masters of Dental Technology degree from New York University.

Dr. Beylin completed his specialty training in Endodontics at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He has worked extensively with patients at Boston Children’s Hospital. At Boston Children’s Hospital, he was one of very few endodontists that provided endodontic care for pediatric patients. Most importantly, Dr. Beylin is incredible at making kids and parents feel comfortable about their treatment.