You'll see... And please take my words the best way possible... What I mean is that from my end it looks like you've lost one significant chance to get something different and memorable. For me it's not just about a matter of taste but a matter of sense. It's beyond fine, of course, you've chosen a winning submission, but it's been done and overdone to death. If you're after a logo to differentiate your brand from other brands then I don't think your demographic sample helpt your brand to get a minimum level of success... Check this link out, if you care. The link is 5 years old so go figure...

www.gtgraphics.org/generics/generic_logotypes9a.jpg

So... What I see is that you're going to brand not one but 2 dental offices the same way while sacrifying brand recall and memorability. I'm not saying all of this to change your mind at all... If that's the one you choose then good luck for you too.
All the best,

that is very interesting! and I can see the point being made. I am not sure I have the energy/money to go through the whole thing again. this whole process is alien to most business owners, and it is a shame we didn't have this conversation before. it probably would have made me view (your) entries differently. and thank you for taking the time to correspond