Manhattan has no shortage of dental offices. Search for the best dentist in Manhattan and you will find hundreds of practices that promise gentle care, modern technology and beautiful smiles. Those promises are easy to make and hard to compare.
At Elite Smile NYC, we think the better question is not who claims to be best, but what the best dental care should actually feel like. Our answer is a standard we describe internally as the Four Seasons of dental care: clinical excellence delivered with the kind of attentive, anticipatory service people associate with the world’s finest hotels. This article explains what that means in specific terms, who stands behind it and why it attracts patients who want more than a routine visit.
If you are looking for a long-term dental home for cosmetic, restorative or comprehensive care, call (212) 362-9788 to schedule a visit at our Midtown Manhattan office.
What “Best” Should Mean in Dentistry
For most patients, the best dental practice is the one they can trust with decisions that matter, from a cracked tooth to a full smile transformation. That trust usually rests on four things:
- The training and judgment of the doctors
- The breadth of care available under one roof
- The quality of the materials, laboratory work and technology behind each restoration
- How the experience feels from the first phone call to the final follow-up
Elite Smile NYC was built to excel in all four. Here is how.
Clinical excellence delivered with the kind of attentive, anticipatory service people associate with the world’s finest hotels.
A Team with Unusual Depth: Three Prosthodontists and a Cosmetic Specialist
Many practices are built around a single dentist. Elite Smile NYC brings together six doctors whose training spans prosthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, periodontics and comprehensive general care. Three of them are prosthodontists, specialists who complete years of advanced training in restoring and replacing teeth.
Dr. Ryan Sellinger
Dr. Ryan Sellinger is a board-qualified prosthodontist who earned his DMD on an academic scholarship at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and his prosthodontic certification at NYU College of Dentistry. He has been chief contributor of clinical cases to the textbook Clinical Cases in Prosthodontics and was named one of America’s Top Dentists by the Consumers’ Research Council of America three years in a row.
Dr. Liza Horbar
Dr. Liza Horbar holds a DDS and a Master of Science in Prosthodontics from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. She is a member of the American College of Prosthodontists and received the ACP New York Section Research Grant for implant research. She is a strong advocate for preventive care.
Dr. Robert Krackow
Dr. Robert Krackow is a board-certified prosthodontist who trained at Columbia, where he was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor society, and at the Manhattan Veterans Administration Hospital. He has practiced in Manhattan for nearly 40 years.
Dr. Jennifer Jablow
Dr. Jennifer Jablow is a cosmetic dentist trained at NYU, where she also completed a postgraduate residency in periodontics. The Financial Times named her a fastest-rising star in cosmetic dentistry, and she created the IntelliWHiTE oral care system.
Dr. Christopher Silard
Dr. Christopher Silard earned his DMD at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and completed a General Practice Residency at Montefiore Medical Center. His clinical interests include restorative and cosmetic dentistry, periodontics and Invisalign.
Dr. William De Bonis
Dr. William De Bonis trained at Columbia University and completed a General Practice Residency at Lutheran Medical Center. He is known for his focus on healthy gums and long-lasting restorations.
What this means in practice is simple. When your case calls for specialist-level thinking, whether it is a complex bite, a worn dentition, a front-tooth implant restoration or a full smile redesign, that expertise is already in the building.
Comprehensive Care, Coordinated Under One Roof
Patients often find that their dental care is scattered across several offices, with no one looking at the whole picture. We take the opposite approach. Our services cover:
- Cosmetic dentistry, including porcelain veneers, composite bonding and professional whitening
- Restorative dentistry, including porcelain crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, tooth-colored fillings and dentures
- Implant restorations, with crowns, bridges and implant-supported dentures designed by our prosthodontic team in coordination with trusted surgical specialists
- Invisalign clear aligners, offered by an Invisalign preferred provider
- Preventive care and hygiene, delivered by an experienced team of registered dental hygienists
Because these disciplines work side by side, treatment can be planned in the right order. A patient might straighten a few teeth with Invisalign, whiten, then complete their smile with a small number of veneers instead of a larger case. Another might restore an implant on one side of the mouth while we replace aging crowns on the other, all matched in shade and shape. That kind of coordination is difficult when each piece is handled by a different office.
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Craftsmanship You Can See: Our In-House Laboratory
One of the clearest differences between Elite Smile NYC and a typical practice is where our cosmetic restorations are made. We create our porcelain veneers in our own exclusive dental laboratory instead of sending every case to an outside lab and hoping for the best.
Having the lab under our control means our doctors and technicians can discuss each case directly, adjust shape and shade with precision, and hold every restoration to the same standard. We use Noritake porcelain for its lifelike optical properties, and our restorative work includes CEREC-milled zirconia and porcelain-over-zirconia crowns that avoid the gray shadow at the gumline older metal-based crowns can cause.
You can see the results in our smile gallery.
Technology That Supports Better Decisions
We value technology for what it helps us do, not as a marketing point. Digital radiographs give us clear diagnostic images with less radiation than traditional film. When implant restorations or complex cases require it, three-dimensional CT imaging shows bone and anatomy in detail so treatment can be planned with confidence. Modern bonding systems and curing technology support conservative, tooth-colored restorations, and CEREC milling allows precise fabrication of certain ceramic restorations.
What matters most is how these tools are used. Technology is valuable because it helps experienced doctors see more clearly, plan more accurately and explain their recommendations more effectively.
What the Four Seasons Standard Looks Like in Practice
A five-star hotel is not defined by its lobby. It is defined by the small things staff do before you think to ask: remembering your preferences, solving problems quietly and making every interaction feel personal. We apply the same thinking to dentistry. Here is what that looks like at Elite Smile NYC.
Time to Be Heard
New-patient visits are scheduled with enough time for a real conversation, not a rushed exam squeezed between other patients. We want to know your dental history, what worries you, what you would like to change and how you prefer to make decisions.
Clear, Written Treatment Plans
When treatment is recommended, we explain the reasons in plain language, show you what we are seeing, outline your options, including more conservative ones, and provide a written plan with fees before any work begins. You should never feel pressured to decide in the chair.
One Team Managing the Details
When your care involves an outside specialist, such as an oral surgeon placing an implant, our team coordinates records, communication and timing so you are not left managing the process yourself.
Respect for Your Schedule
Our Midtown location at 1776 Broadway, close to Columbus Circle, is easy to reach from across Manhattan. We work to run on time and to accommodate urgent concerns promptly for established patients.
Comfort Considered at Every Step
From a calm, sophisticated office environment to options such as nitrous oxide for anxious patients, we pay attention to how each visit feels as well as what is accomplished. We also welcome Spanish-speaking patients.
Relationships That Last
Many of our patients have been with us for years, and some for decades. We treat them as long-term relationships rather than transactions. Our doctors, hygienists, assistants and administrative team know our patients, their histories and their preferences.
Who Elite Smile NYC Is Best Suited For
We are proud to be a dental home for routine preventive care, but our practice is particularly well matched to patients who:
- Want a natural-looking cosmetic improvement designed with artistry and restraint
- Need complex restorative work, such as multiple crowns, worn teeth or a bite that requires rebuilding
- Have dental implants that need to be restored, or older implant restorations that need replacing
- Have had disappointing cosmetic or restorative results elsewhere and want a thoughtful second opinion
- Value a long-term relationship with one experienced team that can manage every phase of their care
How to Evaluate Any Dentist in Manhattan?
Whether or not you choose Elite Smile NYC, these questions can help you compare practices:
- Who will actually perform and design your treatment, and what is their advanced training?
- Can the practice handle cosmetic, restorative and preventive care, or will you need several offices?
- Where are crowns and veneers made, and how much control does the dentist have over the lab work?
- Will you receive a clear written plan, including fees and alternatives?
- Can you see examples of the practice’s real work?
- How does the team handle complex cases that require outside specialists?
A practice that answers these questions confidently and transparently is one worth considering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Elite Smile NYC different from other Manhattan dental practices?
Our team includes three prosthodontists and a cosmetic dentist alongside experienced general dentists, we create veneers in our own in-house laboratory, and we deliver care to a hospitality-inspired service standard we call the Four Seasons of dental care.
What is a prosthodontist, and do I need one?
A prosthodontist is a dental specialist with advanced training in restoring and replacing teeth, including crowns, bridges, veneers, dentures and implant restorations. Not every patient needs a specialist, but complex cosmetic, restorative and implant cases often benefit from that expertise.
Does Elite Smile NYC place dental implants?
We focus on planning and restoring implants. Surgical placement is typically performed by trusted oral surgeons or periodontists we coordinate with, while our prosthodontic team designs and delivers the final crowns, bridges or dentures.
Do you offer routine cleanings and checkups?
Yes. Preventive care is the foundation of everything we do, and our registered dental hygienists provide professional cleanings and ongoing gum health care.
Where is Elite Smile NYC located?
We are located at 1776 Broadway, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10019, in Midtown Manhattan near Columbus Circle.
What are your office hours?
Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please call (212) 362-9788 to discuss scheduling.
Can I get a second opinion on treatment recommended elsewhere?
Absolutely. Many patients come to us for a second opinion on cosmetic, restorative or implant plans. We will review your records, examine your teeth and explain our perspective honestly.
How do I schedule my first visit?
Call (212) 362-9788 or request an appointment online. Let us know what you would like to address so we can schedule the right amount of time.
Experience the Difference for Yourself
The best way to judge a dental practice is to experience it. Learn more about our practice, meet our doctors and team, read patient reviews and explore our services.
When you are ready, call Elite Smile NYC at (212) 362-9788 or schedule online. We look forward to welcoming you to our Midtown Manhattan practice.
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