Local friends: any suggestions for a very kind, very gentle, very patient dentist who is willing to treat someone on a limited income? My dad is 77, is in a lot of dental pain, and is terrified of dentists (childhood trauma). He is on a very small income, so a dentist who is willing to accept a payment plan is ideal. BUT, if push-comes-to-shove, I will pay for him upfront! I just hate seeing him in pain.