At Light and Conforti DMDs, our close knit team genuinely believes in the power of a strong, beautiful smile. We provide a wide range of dental treatments in a comfortable, inviting atmosphere, and we use state-of-the-art equipment to ensure the best results for every patient. With our communicative, informative approach, every step of your treatment is transparent and you’ll feel comfortable throughout the entire process. If you’re looking for a dental office that feels welcoming and warm, call us today to schedule your next appointment.
Dr. Gary Light was born in Brooklyn, NY and graduated summa cum laude from the State University of New York at Albany and cum laude from The Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He is also a member of the Pierre Fauchard Dental Honor Society, the American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. He is a former Chairman of the Rhode Island Board of Dentistry and has been an examiner for the North East Regional Board of Examiners since 1992.
In addition, Dr. Light is a consulting dentist for the Community College of Rhode Island Dental Assisting Program and his office is a training site for dental assistants enrolled in the CCRI dental assisting program. In 1998, he was inducted into the International College of Dentists, a prestigious honor society for dentists who have made an extraordinary contribution to the profession. He has been recognized by his peers as one of Rhode Island’s “Top Dentists” since the 2005 Rhode Island Monthly Magazine survey. Since 2000, he has been the team dentist for the Providence Bruins Hockey Team and is a member of the surgical staff at The Miriam Hospital in Providence and a member of the Providence Plantations Study Club. Dr. Light practices general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry with a focus on oral rehabilitation/reconstruction and comprehensive dental treatment.
Dr Jason Conforti is a Rhode Island native. He is a graduate of North Carolina State University and earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2009 where he served as the president of his class.
Following graduation, Dr Conforti participated in a one year general practice residency program at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester.
In 2012, Dr Conforti completed a fellowship in dental Implantology at Columbia University. He was able to train with some of the premier dental implant specialists in the country.
Dr Conforti has been the dentist for the Providence Bruins since 2016.
Dr Conforti is currently a member of:
- The American Dental Association
- The Rhode Island Dental Association
- The Providence Dental Study Club
- The International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- The Physicians Health Committee of RI
In 2020, Dr Conforti was elected to the prestigious American College of Dentists.
Dr Conforti has been awarded Rhode Island Monthly's "Top Dentist" award consecutively since 2013.
Dr.Conforti has a passion for the outdoors and regularly goes running, scuba diving and boating. He is an avid tennis player and can habitually be found at neighboring tennis facilities around the state. Dr. Conforti looks forward to meeting you and your family in order to provide you with the most up to date, gentle, professional, and diligent dental care possible
Our dedicated team of dental professionals keeps Forever Smiles Family Dental running efficiently. They do everything they can to create a welcoming environment for every patient who walks in our doors. And they work hard to stay knowledgable on the latest in dentistry, ensuring you're always getting the best care. Come see for yourself!
Our office was founded in 1970 by the late Morris Ostrach, and since then it has long been the home for excellent dentistry on Providence’s East Side. Since our inception, we have maintained a commitment to quality care while staying on the cutting-edge of advancing innovations and techniques.
We view optimal dental health as a key to total body health and well-being, and as practitioners, we strive to maintain our patients’ smiles with personalized care. Our office is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and we use the latest methods to ensure that you get the most thorough, accurate diagnosis and treatment. At your initial visit, you will receive a comprehensive evaluation, honest advice from qualified dental professionals, and all the time you need to ask any questions you have about your oral health.