01Dr. John Shi
Founder & principal dentist
Columbia DDS. Leads implant reconstruction, same-day dentistry, and complex full-arch cases.
General, implant & cosmetic dentistry in Lower Manhattan — Centre Dental NYC
COLUMBIA DDS · CENTRE STREET
General, implant & cosmetic dentistry in Lower Manhattan
Led by Dr. John Shi, DDS — 20+ years on Centre Street, from routine checkups to complex implant work.
3D-Guided Implant SurgeryInvisalign Provider22 Years on Centre StreetColumbia DDSBilingual EN / Mandarin / CantoneseCEREC Same-Day CrownsHackensack UMC ResidencyCustom 3D-Printed Surgical Guides3D-Guided Implant SurgeryInvisalign Provider22 Years on Centre StreetColumbia DDSBilingual EN / Mandarin / CantoneseCEREC Same-Day CrownsHackensack UMC ResidencyCustom 3D-Printed Surgical Guides3D-Guided Implant SurgeryInvisalign Provider22 Years on Centre StreetColumbia DDSBilingual EN / Mandarin / CantoneseCEREC Same-Day CrownsHackensack UMC ResidencyCustom 3D-Printed Surgical Guides
Founded & led by
NYC Dentistry, Considered.Twenty Years of Clinical Expertise.
After 22 years on Centre Street as a leader in 3D-guided implant reconstruction, Dr. Shi brings extensive full-arch implant experience and remains the surgeon on every one.
The practice is bilingual by design - English, Mandarin, and Cantonese - because the people we serve deserve to understand every option in their own words. His legacy isn't volume. It's restraint.
- Education
- Columbia University, DDS
- Residency
- Hackensack University Medical Center
- Method
- 3D-Guided Implant Surgery
Primary care providers
Meet the dentists who lead your care.
This section highlights the dentists responsible for diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical care, so you can meet your primary providers before your visit.
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02Dr. Catherine Phan
General dentist
Provides comprehensive general dental care with a calm, patient-first approach for adults and families.
03Dr. Wendy Huang
Dentist
Focuses on conservative, patient-centered dental care informed by advanced general dentistry training.
Bilingual care · in the chair
English · Mandarin · Cantonese
Dr. Shi has served Lower Manhattan families for two decades. Whether your first language is English, Mandarin, or Cantonese, the 3D scan, treatment plan, and same-day care happen in the language you actually think in — no translator needed, no re-explaining the discomfort.
Chinese-speaking dentist
Clear dental care in the language you prefer.
Chinese dentist NYC Reddit searches usually come from one concern: finding a dentist near Chinatown or Lower Manhattan who can explain treatment choices clearly in English and Chinese.
- Talk through care options in Mandarin, Cantonese, or English
- Near Canal Street station, about a 2-minute walk
- Implants, cosmetic dentistry, emergencies, and routine care can start from one consult
139 Centre St, Suite 306, New York, NY 10013
Lower Manhattan / Chinatown
What we do
Every service.Under one roof.
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What makes us different
Why Centre Dental
Fortified by science, delivered by people you trust.
Every clinical decision at Centre Dental is grounded in peer-reviewed evidence - from our 3D-guided surgical protocol to our CBCT-based implant planning. We never use treatment approaches that haven't proven repeatable.
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Patient Reviews
What our patients say.
“Dr. Shi is incredibly thorough and explains everything clearly. Best dental experience I have ever had in NYC. The All-on-X procedure changed my life.”
Sarah M.
Dental Implants
“Bilingual staff made my mother feel so comfortable. The whole team speaks Mandarin and Cantonese fluently. She understood every step of her treatment.”
David L.
General Dentistry
“Had my All-on-X done here. Dr. Shi and his team are true professionals. The results exceeded every expectation I had going in.”
James K.
All-on-X
“My veneers look completely natural. Dr. Shi took the time to understand exactly what I wanted. The shade matching was perfect.”
Lisa T.
Porcelain Veneers
“Had my All-on-X done here. Dr. Shi and his team are true professionals. The results exceeded every expectation I had going in.”
James K.
All-on-X
“My veneers look completely natural. Dr. Shi took the time to understand exactly what I wanted. The shade matching was perfect.”
Lisa T.
Porcelain Veneers
“Dr. Shi is incredibly thorough and explains everything clearly. Best dental experience I have ever had in NYC. The All-on-X procedure changed my life.”
Sarah M.
Dental Implants
“Bilingual staff made my mother feel so comfortable. The whole team speaks Mandarin and Cantonese fluently. She understood every step of her treatment.”
David L.
General Dentistry
4.9 / 168 verified reviews / Google
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Out-of-network - we file claims for you.
We work with most PPO plans. We file your claims directly - most patients are reimbursed for a meaningful share.
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Office Hours
TueJul 7Today
9:30 AM–6:30 PM
WedJul 8
9:30 AM–6:30 PM
ThuJul 9
Closed
FriJul 10
9:30 AM–6:30 PM
SatJul 11
9:30 AM–6:30 PM
SunJul 12
9:30 AM–6:30 PM
MonJul 13
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Contact UsCentre Dental NYC / Lower Manhattan / Since 2004
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