FAMILY DENTISTRY · PORTSMOUTH, NH


The way dental
care was
always
meant to feel.

Thoughtful, personalized care designed around you and your family—delivered with clarity, comfort and trust from the very first visit.  

Why patients choose
Getchell Family Dentistry

01

YOU’RE MORE THAN JUST A PATIENT

Our team has known many patients for over a decade. You're not a chart number here. You're a neighbor.

02

AFFORDABLE AND TRANSPARENT

We accept major insurances and offer an in-house savings plan. We'll never recommend a treatment you don't need.

03

MODERN CARE, THOUGHTFULLY DELIVERED

We stay current with advancements in dentistry so your care is always efficient and aligned with todays best practices—without ever losing the personal touch. 

04

WE WELCOME
THE WHOLE FAMILY

From ages 0-100, we care for all of our patients with the same warmth and attention to detail.

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OUR STORY

A practice rooted in community.

When Dr. Chris Getchell took ownership of this practice, he made a promise: to keep genuine, patient-first dentistry alive in Portsmouth. Chris grew up in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, where community isn’t just a talking point but a lifestyle. His family also has roots here in the seacoast going back generations; his grandfather and great-grandfather owned the Paterson Getchell Paint Store on Daniel Street in downtown Portsmouth. Returning to the Seacoast to practice Dentistry felt like coming home. 

After earning his DMD from Tufts University, Chris practiced in Florida and Maine before making his way back to New Hampshire, where he and his wife Jamie are raising their two children, Miles and Margo. Chris and his family love everything outdoors, from skiing and hiking, to fishing, photography and exploring the mountains. Our office holds some of the beautiful panoramic photographs Chris has taken over the years traveling. 

This dental practice was founded over 25 years ago by Dr. Tina Ho, who built something rare: a team and a patient family that grew up together. Chris purchased this practice because it was worth protecting, and to continue the legacy of personal care our patients have come to love. 

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Featured services

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PREVENTIVE CARE

Hygiene visits every 3, 4, or 6 months based on your unique needs. Prevention is always the best treatment.

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CLARITY ALIGNERS

Discreet orthodontic treatment for a straighter smile, without traditional metal brackets or wires.

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RESTORATIVE DENISTRY

Tooth-colored composite fillings, crowns, and bridges designed to look and feel completely natural.

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CURODONT REMINERALIZATION

A breakthrough biomimetic treatment that helps rebuild and strengthen enamel before cavities form.

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ORAL SURGERY AND IMPLANTS

Extractions and dental implants performed with care and precision, restoring function and confidence.

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ROOT CANALS

Relief starts here. We perform root canal therapy with the time and care it deserves, so you always leave feeling better than when you came in.

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AFFORDABILITY


Quality dental care, within reach 

We work with most major insurance providers and offer a flexible in-house savings plan for patients without insurance. Our team takes the time to walk you through everything, so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

IN-NETWORK INSURANCE PLANS

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No dental insurance?
Ask us about our in-house savings plan.

Ready to get started?

New patients are always welcome. Schedule your first visit by calling us at (603) 427-5122 or filling out the form below. Let us show you what dentistry was meant to feel like.