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Meet the Experts

The Dentists Behind
Every Great Smile.

Our board-certified team brings together decades of specialized training, genuine warmth, and a shared belief that exceptional dentistry is built on trust — not just technique.

3
Lead Specialists
45+
Years Combined Exp.
3
Ivy League Credentials
40+
CE Hours / Year Each
Why Our Team Is Different?

Specialists Who Treat You Like Family

Finding a great dentist near you shouldn't mean choosing between expertise and comfort. At Dentist, our lead dentists aren't interchangeable — they're carefully selected specialists who have built careers on patient trust, clinical excellence, and a genuine love for what they do.

All three of our lead dentists maintain active involvement in dental research, continuing education, and community outreach — ensuring the care you receive reflects the very latest in clinical science.

Top-Tier Education

Harvard, NYU & UCLA School of Dentistry graduates. Residency-trained specialists.

Nationally Recognized

ADA, AACD, AAO and AAPD member dentists. Published in peer-reviewed journals.

Multilingual Team

Consultations available in English, Spanish, and Mandarin for your comfort.

Genuinely Caring

98% of patients say they felt listened to and respected throughout their visit.

Our Dental Team

Meet Your Dentists

Each of our specialists brings a unique combination of clinical mastery and genuine care. Click a doctor's profile to explore their full background.

Dr. James Hartley – Lead Dentist, Dental Implant Specialist NYC
LEAD DENTIST

Dr. James Hartley

Implants & Restorative Dentistry

18
Years Experience
2,400+
Monthly Patients

Dr. James Hartley is the founder of Dentist and one of New York's most sought-after implant specialists. A graduate of Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Hartley completed an advanced residency in Oral Implantology at NYU and has spent the past 18 years pioneering minimally invasive implant techniques that have reduced patient recovery time by 35%.

His work has been published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants and he serves on the clinical advisory board of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Hartley volunteers with Smile Train NYC, providing free cleft palate dental care, and coaches youth soccer in Brooklyn on weekends.

DMD, Harvard ADA Fellow AAID Member NY State Licensed English · Spanish
DMD — Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Boston, MA · Class of 2006 · Graduated with Honors

Comprehensive dental medicine with focus on prosthetics, oral surgery, and implantology. Dean's List all four years.

Residency — Advanced Implantology, NYU Dentistry
New York, NY · 2006–2008 · Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Two-year post-doctoral residency specializing in full-arch implant reconstruction and computer-guided implant surgery.

BS Biology — Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD · 2002 · Pre-dental track, Magna Cum Laude

Undergraduate degree in biological sciences with minor in biochemistry. Research assistant in craniofacial development lab.

Continuing Education — 40+ hrs annually
AAID, ITI & ADA Symposia · Ongoing

Annual participation in the International Team for Implantology Congress, ADA Annual Meeting, and digital dentistry workshops.

Dental Implants 98%
Full-Arch Reconstruction 96%
CEREC Same-Day Crowns 95%
Bone Grafting 90%
Oral Surgery 88%
All-on-4® Certified
Straumann Partner
Nobel Biocare Certified
Invisalign® Provider
Next available: Tomorrow, 9:00 AM
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Dr. Sarah Mitchell – Cosmetic Dentist NYC
COSMETIC SPECIALIST

Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Cosmetic & General Dentistry

12
Years Experience
1,800+
Monthly Patients

Dr. Sarah Mitchell is widely regarded as one of New York's finest cosmetic dentists. A graduate of NYU College of Dentistry and a diplomate of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, she has spent 12 years transforming smiles with a level of artistry that bridges dentistry and aesthetics.

Her work spans full smile makeovers using porcelain veneers and composite bonding, Invisalign clear aligner therapy, and professional whitening — each treatment custom-designed around the individual's facial anatomy, skin tone, and personality.

Known for her calm demeanor and meticulous eye for detail, Dr. Mitchell has been featured in New York Magazine's "Best of NYC" list.

DDS, NYU AACD Diplomate AGD Fellow Invisalign Diamond English · French
DDS — NYU College of Dentistry
New York, NY · Class of 2012 · Summa Cum Laude

Dual focus on cosmetic rehabilitation and general dentistry. Recipient of the Dr. Alfred Weinstein Cosmetic Dentistry Award.

AACD Accreditation — American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
2015 · Diplomate Status (Highest AACD credential)

Achieved Diplomate status — the highest credential awarded by the AACD, held by fewer than 400 dentists worldwide.

BS Biochemistry — Columbia University
New York, NY · 2008 · Phi Beta Kappa

Pre-dental sciences with honors thesis on biomaterial properties of ceramic veneers.

Continuing Education — AACD, Spear Education
Annual · 45+ CE hours / year

Annual courses in digital smile design, occlusion, and cosmetic rehabilitation at the Spear Education Center, Scottsdale.

Porcelain Veneers 99%
Invisalign® Clear Aligners 97%
Zoom! Whitening 99%
Composite Bonding 95%
Smile Makeover Design 98%
AACD Diplomate
Invisalign® Diamond
DSD Digital Smile Design
Zoom! Certified
Next available: Wednesday, 10:30 AM
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Dr. Linda Chen – Pediatric Dentist NYC
PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST

Dr. Linda Chen

Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry

15
Years Experience
3,200+
Monthly Patients

Dr. Linda Chen is Dentist's beloved pediatric dentist and one of the most referred children's dental specialists in Manhattan. A graduate of UCLA School of Dentistry with a residency at Columbia University Medical Center, she has devoted 15 years to making dental care a genuinely positive experience for children aged 1 through 18.

Dr. Chen is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and is a Diplomate of the ABPD — a distinction held by fewer than 20% of pediatric dentists nationally.

Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, she also leads Dentist's pro bono "Healthy Smiles for All" school outreach program, visiting 6 NYC public elementary schools each year.

DDS, UCLA ABPD Diplomate AAPD Member Sedation Certified English · Mandarin · Cantonese
DDS — UCLA School of Dentistry
Los Angeles, CA · Class of 2009 · Graduated with Distinction

Comprehensive dental education with clinical emphasis on pediatric case management and behavior modification techniques.

Residency — Pediatric Dentistry, Columbia University Medical Center
New York, NY · 2009–2011 · Two-Year Post-Doctoral Program

Advanced pediatric training including special needs dentistry, hospital dentistry, sedation management, and interceptive orthodontics.

ABPD Board Certification
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry · 2012 · Diplomate

Rigorous two-part national board examination covering clinical competency, case submission, and oral examination. Actively recertified.

BS Human Biology — Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA · 2005 · With Honors

Pre-health track with research focus in child developmental psychology and craniofacial growth patterns.

Pediatric Dental Care (Ages 1–18) 99%
Interceptive Orthodontics 92%
Nitrous Oxide Sedation 98%
Special Needs Dentistry 90%
Preventive Sealants & Fluoride 99%
ABPD Board Certified
AAPD Member
Sedation Certified
3 Languages
Next available: Thursday, 2:00 PM
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Behind the Scenes

Our Clinical Support Team

Our lead dentists are supported by a hand-picked team of licensed hygienists, dental assistants, and patient coordinators — each selected for their expertise and compassion.

Maria Sanchez – Dental Hygienist
Maria Sanchez, RDH
Lead Dental Hygienist · 9 yrs
Daniel Park – Dental Assistant
Daniel Park, CDA
Senior Dental Assistant · 7 yrs
Rachel Torres – Patient Coordinator
Rachel Torres
Patient Care Coordinator · 5 yrs
Kevin Nguyen – Dental Hygienist
Kevin Nguyen, RDH
Registered Dental Hygienist · 4 yrs
What Patients Say

About Our Dentists

"Dr. Mitchell transformed my smile completely. I was nervous about veneers, but the whole team made me feel so at ease. Best dental experience I've ever had!"

Patient
Amanda Torres
New York, NY

"Had a dental emergency on a Sunday and Dentist answered right away. Dr. Hartley fit me in within an hour. Incredible service and truly painless procedure."

Patient
Michael Chen
Brooklyn, NY

"My daughter used to be terrified of dentists. Dr. Chen was so patient and gentle — now my little one actually looks forward to her checkups! Amazing pediatric care."

Patient
Jessica Park
Manhattan, NY
4.9
Google Rating
4.8
Yelp Rating
650+
5-Star Reviews
98%
Would Recommend
All dentists are ADA & State Board Licensed
Ivy League & Top US Dental School Alumni
Consultations in English, Spanish & Mandarin
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