Western Mass Perio Group

Western Mass Perio Group Practice limited to periodontology and dental implants. Erich Schmidt earned his D.M.D. He is also Board Certified by the American Board of Periodontology.

from the University of Connecticut and his Periodontal Certificate from the University of Rochester. He has received the following awards and recognitions:

-Dentsply Student Research Award 2006
-CT State Dental Association Scholarship 2007
-Horace Wells Scholarship 2007, 2008
-American Academy of Periodontology Dental Student Award 2008
-Horace Wells Senior Student Award from the American Dental

Society of Anesthesiology 2008
-International Congress of Oral Implantologists Award 2008
-Quintessence Award for Research Achievement 2008
-Straumann Resident Symposium recipient 2011


He joined Dr. Stuart Sandrew's periodontal practice in Pittsfield, MA in June 2011. The office is currently accepting new periodontal and implant patients. Please call for an appointment.

An article that came out recently about "This common tomato nutrient may help prevent severe gum disease" caught our eye...
08/08/2026

An article that came out recently about "This common tomato nutrient may help prevent severe gum disease" caught our eye, and we read it. The part the article does get right is this: in a U.S. study of adults ages 65 to 79, lower lycopene intake was linked with more severe periodontitis. Good signal. Not proof. What actually happened is the researchers found an association, not that tomatoes cured gum disease or that lycopene alone prevents it. The headline skips the catch that this was cross-sectional data, so timeline and cause are still unsettled. For you today, eating well helps, but it does not replace periodontal maintenance, gum treatment, or a real exam if your gums are bleeding.

Hybrid dental implants can sound bigger and more confusing than they are, especially if you have been told you need more...
08/06/2026

Hybrid dental implants can sound bigger and more confusing than they are, especially if you have been told you need more than one tooth replaced. In plain terms, they are a full arch of replacement teeth supported by a small number of implants, so instead of a denture resting on the gums, the teeth are anchored in place. They are often for people missing many teeth or dealing with failing teeth. Treatment usually starts with an exam and planning, then the implants are placed in the jaw and the new teeth are attached after healing or in stages, depending on the case. Think of it like giving a row of teeth a steady foundation. If you have been weighing this, come in and talk it through with us.

Trying to choose between gingivoplasty and gingivectomy, or just leaving the gums as they are? Both are ways we address ...
08/04/2026

Trying to choose between gingivoplasty and gingivectomy, or just leaving the gums as they are? Both are ways we address extra or uneven gum tissue, but they are not the same thing. Gingivectomy removes a bit of gum when there is tissue that needs to go. Gingivoplasty reshapes the gumline so it looks and feels more even, like smoothing the edge after a trim. Doing nothing may be fine if the issue is only mild and not bothering you. Treatment makes more sense when tissue is trapping plaque, looking bulky, or making your smile feel off. The part people worry about is discomfort, and we walk you through numbing and what healing usually feels like. If you are weighing these, come in and talk it through with us so we can help you decide what fits.

A dental visit feels different when you are not left wondering what happens after you leave the chair. Follow-up care an...
07/19/2026

A dental visit feels different when you are not left wondering what happens after you leave the chair. Follow-up care and patient support matter here because periodontal and implant treatment can raise questions later, when you are home and thinking back through it. We make room for that part too, with clear next steps and care that stays connected to your treatment plan, so you are not guessing your way through healing or your next decision.

06/12/2026

You never know what you will see out the window!!! 🐻

06/09/2026

Missing or failing teeth can affect more than just your smile — they can impact your confidence, comfort, and quality of life.

At Western Mass Perio Group, our experienced specialists provide advanced hybrid dental implant solutions designed to help patients smile, eat, and live confidently again.

Take the first step toward restoring your smile.
Schedule your consultation today: https://wmassperiogroup.com/hybrid-restorations

Honored to lecture for the Connecticut State Dental Association on mechanical complications in implant dentistry. Gratef...
05/27/2026

Honored to lecture for the Connecticut State Dental Association on mechanical complications in implant dentistry. Grateful for the opportunity to share clinical insights, treatment planning strategies and discuss these topics. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion.

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Full-arch transformation ✨From NO TEETH to a fully restored smile—this is what modern dentistry can do.✔️ Fixed, non-rem...
05/01/2026

Full-arch transformation ✨

From NO TEETH to a fully restored smile—this is what modern dentistry can do.
✔️ Fixed, non-removable solution
✔️ Improved chewing function
✔️ Natural aesthetics
✔️ Long-term durability

You know it’s going to be a good day when a routine visit somehow turns into a serial killer sweatshirt reveal 😅I’m ques...
04/18/2026

You know it’s going to be a good day when a routine visit somehow turns into a serial killer sweatshirt reveal 😅

I’m questioning everyone in the waiting room 👀

Address

435 South Street
Pittsfield, MA
01201

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(413) 445-4592

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