I had a cracked molar that got really infected and I was in some of the worst pain I've felt in a long time. I was honestly stressing bad, but they got me in on a Sunday. Dr. Shi and his assistant Jamie were both amazing. They were calm, reassuring, and made me feel like I was in good hands right away. Dr. Shi clearly knows what he's doing. He's a no nonsense type of guy, but he explained everything in a way that made me feel a lot better, worked quickly, and took care of the extraction and infected tissue. The whole process took about 45 minutes, and the price was very fair too. Considering how much pain I was in and how nervous I was, I honestly could not have asked for a better experience in a situation like that. Super grateful to both of them. read more

Very new and modern office, dr shin is very knowledgeable and friendly. Very close to Q train station... read more

Kind service and professional, provide more options and solutions for adjusting my teeth

First time seeing Dr. Shi by chance since the dentist office that I go to since childhood was closed. I am glad that I did since I am a fan and will be coming here moving forward. He is patient, knowledgeable, and experienced. I will be recommending my friends and family to Dr. Shi. read more

I just had my six month cleaning this past Sunday and while I was a little nervous going to the dentist during this pandemic, it couldn't have gone smoother. The dentists and hygienists were all wearing multiple layers of protection, including gloves, several masks for safety and redundancy and also a face shield. Since I am primarily working from home now and rarely if ever go into the city, coming here is quite the trek (hence why I prefer Sunday appointments). Despite the distance, I still go to them because in my experience, they are as good as it gets. I've said it before and I'll say it again, Registered Dental Hygienist Diana Ji is top-notch! I didn't feel an ounce of pain during my last cleaning, not even within the sensitive gum line that I usually feel. Talking with her in-between rinses and such is like talking to an old friend. She is witty, kind, gentle, and efficient. I can't stop rubbing my tongue across my teeth, even 5 days later! I love that feeling. Thanks again Diana, Dr Shi, and the front desk staff. This feels crazy to say but see you next year! read more

One star less because I waited 45 mins to be seen. But everything went quick and smooth. Office is clean as usual.

I needed an emergency dental service done and after browsing through several reviews and calling around I decided to go with Centre Dental. I didn't know what to expect and upon arrival I was seen immediately. The staff was extremely welcoming and Dr. Shi was professional and caring. The appointment was quick and I was satisfied with the service given here. I would reccomend this dental office for the quick and efficient service. I also found pricing to be pretty affordable for someone who does not have dental insurance. Great overall! read more

Very good! Five star! Good take care of me! Dr. Shi and Dr huang are very nice and kind. Both of them are experts in this field. read more

I have been here since 2017 and always have a wonderful experience at Centre Dental. I recommended couple of my friends and my boyfriend to come here for treatment and annual examine. I am greeted by the friendly and helpful receptionists who made me feel welcome. The facility was clean. Dr. Shi is incredibly knowledgeable and provided me with helpful advice on how to improve my dental health. I had two wisdom teeth and one lower tooth extracted, one dental crown placed, one tooth filled, and Invisalign done by Dr. Shi. Dr. Shi's tooth extraction technique is top-notch. As a patient with very complicated dental symptoms and who has dealt with dentists for many years, Dr. Shi's tooth extraction was the least painful I have ever experienced. I would highly recommend this clinic to anyone in need of dental care. read more

Center Dental is wonderful! Their schedule is very flexible to accommodate busy working professionals: opens on weeknights and all weekends. The staff is very nice and accommodating to your needs. Dr. Shi and Dr. Bai have been wonderful! They are skillful and quick (teeth cleaning finished in 15 min) with all your dental procedures to the highest quality! They also make it very painless to the point you don't feel the dental procedures. I have done teeth cleaning, root canals, orthodontist appointments regularly here since 2014, and I will keep coming back! P.s. the location is amazing as you can celebrate your successful dental appointments in the many delicious Chinese restaurant in the Manhattan Chinatown! read more

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Dr. Shi has a great health plan I would highly recommend if you have one dental insurance you should purchase one from Dr. shi more convenient and good service. read more

Dr. Shi's dental office is such an amazing experience! I had some dental work I'd been postponing for years and when it was too late, I needed attention on a Sunday. Luckily this was one of the only dental offices opened on a Sunday. Ever since then, I've entrusted Dr. Shi and his amazing staff to handle my dental work. They are super friendly, easy to reach and not the mention, the dental work is amazing. I finally have the smile I've been wanting for years all thanks for Dr. Shi! Definitely recommend! read more

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Dr Shi is the BEST DENTIST in town!!! He's like a magician!! I'm not comfortable when it comes to going to the dentist, but he gave me my trust back! He's super nice, extremely knowledgeable, and has top notch equipment. His experience and expertise are really impressive. Give yourself a favor, and don't look any further! Dr Shi is the Number 1. I absolutely recommend him to everyone!!! Thanks to Dr Shi and all the Staff for her excellent work! :))) read more

I have been a patient at Dr. Shi's office for over a decade. From braces in middle school to semi-annual cleanings now. His service has been amazing and consistent over the years. He is articulate and able to communicate exactly what is needed and why it helps. Everyone at the office is friendly. There is entertainment in the waiting area. I was here recently and they have taken extra precautionary measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 (temp check, gloves, and hand sanitizer for patients) which was reassuring. read more

Dr. Shi is great and thorough. He recommended Invisalign but was never pushy about it. May is always super nice and accommodating with my appointments. Diana is amazing! She does all my cleaning and I wouldn't anyone else but her! read more

Had a dental emergency and Dr Shi was able to see me in short notice. After over 15 years my crown had fractured and was loose. Dr. Shi was able to get me a brand new crown and post within a day! He is very professional, considerate and will take the time to explain the options available to you. If you need a dentist, consider Dr. Shi. read more

The same day crown is so good and fast, save a lot of time. Highly recommend this dentist office.

I have been a patient of Dr.Shi for a long time and he's keeps me informed the entire procedure. I have always hated going to the dentist until I found Dr.Shi. Thank you all for everything that you do Dr.Shi!!! read more

Centre Dental and Dr. Shi have been just wonderful. The entire team is so welcoming and professional, and the office seems to be state-of-the-art, or at least have all the latest necessities. It is the first time that a dentist has really explained everything to me with options of a plan moving forward. I don't have dental insurance so I had done a lot of research on pricing, they are very fair, very upfront, and have no hidden costs. If you are looking for a dentist, Dr. Shi will not disappoint, I hope you try Centre Dental. read more

Great experience, very professional. Everyone in the office was very nice. I will definitely be coming back

Doctor Shi is such a great professional that communicated with me patiently all the time. I removed two smart teeth with easy.

Dr Shi did an amazing job, i initially found him from a 3rd party service where i needed an emergency dental appt. This ia our 2nd visit for our toddler and i like him and all the ladies on staff very much. They're very pleasant and accommodating. read more

I have been coming to Dr.Shi for the past 2 years for Invisalign and implant, he is very experienced and helpful in every way. Definitely recommend him as your dentist. read more

Dr shi is a great dentist. He is attentive and he has top dentist knowledge. He fixed many of my teeth. Recommended

Writing from my daughter's account. My name is Cheryl and I had a great experience having Dr. Shi do work on my teeth. I had a few implants done; he was quite meticulous and patient. All my work was done by him. As for my cavities, five were done the same day. Please believe me when I say , no pain, no neeeedles. He used the solera laser and I did not get pain or any side effects of numbing. Additionally, he does listen and he has the best payment plans read more

So great service. We did the wisdom tooth, and the doctor is so nice. Recommend you to come

I have been going to Dr. S for years (at least 3 root canals, 8 extractions, and other hard evidence of a youth spent on too much candy and not enough toothbrushes) The guy is always straight-up with me on what the treatment entails, what are the benefits, and what can I expect out of the entire process, from treatment to recovery. He took the time to introduce his gadgets, and explains how they work - for a geek like me, that's a definite plus. He's pretty proud of the toys, and he's got the skills to use them. I have the pain tolerance of a hypersensitive toddler. The guy is pretty careful - he doesn't exactly jam the instruments in you all at once, and he's always checking to see whether anything is bothering you. I mean, hey, I am paying for it, I should make sure it's painless, right? Right - and he's alright by me. That being said, there's only so much that novocaine can do, so if you got an existing condition, deal with it now before it turns really ugly. Dr. S told me some horror stories... I should also point that although his services are not cheap, it is worth every painless penny. When it comes to certain things in life like a good night of sleep without toothaches, a little outlay goes a long way...hell, I wish I listened to him earlier in life - it would probably save more of my rotted, dearly departed pearly whites. Ask yourself - do you want to pay the lowest bidder to drill holes in your head? I wouldn't. Anyways, yeah. One of the best dentists out there in NYC. You're in good hands with this guy. read more

I am no fan of dentists but I drive almost two hours from upstate NY to go to Dr. Shi. He's that good IMO. I met Dr. Shi through a mutual friend/patient when I had a crown come off. Dr. Shi hooked me up and I have been going to him ever since. D. Shi is also caring for my brother who is in the process of getting dental implants. Although we are moving to Texas shortly we will be flying back and forth as we finish the treatment plan. That's our choice to accept the additional expense because we are both so very pleased with the service that Dr. Shi provides. You can bet I will be coordinating my dental visits with my business trips to NYC! read more

Doctor shi was amazing! My boyfriend went to other dentist before coming here for a root canal consultation and they all said that his tooth can not be saved and needed an implant. Doctor shi was able to save his tooth for a reasonable price unlike the other dentist who were asking for a leg and an arm and who would just up sell you. It took him four visits because doctor shi want to make sure it was completely cleaned out. Doctor shi is very meticulous he took his time throughout everything, didn't rush or anything. I highly recommend him as your dentist ! read more

I've never really been a fan of going to the dentist but when I realized that I HAD to go, I'm so glad I went to see Dr Yeung. She is truly amazing and very attentive. Thanks to Stephanie for being such a big help during my whole process and Dr Yeung for being able to understand and address my concerns, the overall experience was great! I am going back in 2 weeks for my last procedure and would definitely recommend Centre Dental. read more

I've been going to Dr. Shi for several years now and have been always satisfied with the service, whether it be a routine cleaning or putting on a crown. The staff has always been friendly and helpful. It's a small office and they have a lot of patients, so sometimes there can be a wait even when you arrive for an appointment on time. read more

This place is unbelievable. I found this place online because it has great reviews. Went on their website to make an appointment for an urgent dental problem that came up. So I gave them all my insurance information when I was filling out the forms and it claims they accept my insurance. Within minutes they confirm my appointment to come in on the next day in the late afternoon. But on the day of the appointment, the front desk ask for my insurance and said they don't accept it. So why did you confirm my request and told me to come in late afternoon when you don't even accept my insurance in the first place. Now I can't go see any other dentist nearby because it's too late in the day. Waste of time and energy in this scorching summer heat. Very unprofessional workers! read more

He is the dentist for entire family . Really personal, skilled friendly dentist . His staff are very nice too. He always has all the most updated dental Technology and equipments. He did implant and bridges for my mother in law, braces for my husband and root Canal and wisdom extract for me. We have been going there for years. read more

I am a a yelp guru so please read this review till the end. Over the years I have been to a lot of dentist in New York Chinatown I think I have been so many dentists and I had my pros and cons about them. I went to Dr. John Shi because my previous Dr. A. H told me to go to him because he was away for vacation. I still remembered Dr. Shi also detected my canker sores and treated for me. So I remember this quiet well. Since I have insurance from working for the city; I decided not to go back to the previous dentist because he was really concern about the insurance as oppose to help me first that is why I scheduled with Dr. Shi. Here is my report about Dr. Shi service to all yelps: Dr. Shi has a good memory he remembers me and what he did for me. So don't mess with him he remembers you haha! Dr. Shi very professional gave a smile and he did not bad mouth my previous dentist. Dr. Shi was prompt. Dr. Shi also gave a thorough consultation and asks for you to get a 3 D. I recommended those who are really looking for long term good teeth take those 3 d it is bit pricey but it is worth it if you want Dr. Shi to see the whole picture. (Word of advice a lot of dentists don't ask you to do this most of them are in the hurry to bill insurance and get cash) Dr. Shi will evaluate, analyse and provide different ways to fix your teeth and basis on financial situation. Therefore, he does not Jump and hurry. He will provide different proposals. If you decide to work with Dr. Shi ; you need to work with him and communicate. It is important he is not a mind reader. Please continue to write on yelp to give Dr. Shi a word of encouragement and suggestion. I really hope Dr. Shi will join all union dental network!!! But overall, no fear good staffs and highly recommended!!! read more

I first saw Dr. Shi two years ago about my molar that's been bothering me. I remembered he told me that I needed an extraction since there was pretty significant gum loss. All I heard was dollar signs and a lot of pain, and because I wasn't in much pain at the time I thought he was just blowing smoke. Being a healthy skeptic (or super paranoid and untrusting of any and all doctors), I passed on all his advice and warning, and went along my merry way. Fast forward to present day, many sleepless nights of tooth pain, and 4 "second opinions" later, I was left with a massive infection that dissolved much of my bone under that molar. I was now at a point where I'm begging to have this damn tooth yanked out of my mouth and left with a lot of regret for not listening to Dr. Shi years earlier. So, I came back. He knows what he's talking about, he knows what he's doing, he explains the situation clearly and leat you decide what you'd like to do at the end of explaining your options. Everything was cleared with me before he did anything, his office is super clean, everyone there was helpful and sweet. The lady at the front desk was nice despite 86 phone calls from my mother during my visit. (She worries.) And most importantly, as far as getting an extraction and cleaning out a crazy infection and getting stitched up goes, my experience here was as good as it's ever going to get. I dare not say it's painless but I can't imagine it going any smoother than it did. The extraction took maybe 15 minutes, he took note of all my little flinches and asked if I was doing okay, it really didn't hurt nearly as much as I expected, and 4 days later, my stitched up gums feel pretty much healed, the bleeding was minimal and I'm glad Dr. Shi is the one that'll be handling my bone graft, implant, and crown. I feel like I'm in really good hands. Super highly recommended, people need to know that they don't need to avoid, hate and/or fear the dentist, like I used to. Go to Dr. Shi, your mouth thanks you for it! read more

This place is fantastic! Dr. Shi and his staff were kind, patient and very professional. I had a very good experience. Great dentist, great hygienist. Highly recommend this dental office. read more

Upon arrival, the staff was able to check me in within a seconds. I was called in a couple minutes later where Dr. Shi was able to provide me with the care that I needed whether it was routine or any specific issues. They have many appointment slots open that curtailed my work schedule, and is very flexible with appointment times if something comes up last minute. Dr. Shi did not rush nor did he choose to ignore any comments or questions I have during my visit. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Shi for at least 18 years. I've been to numerous dentist and he's hands down the best and most caring and gentle dentist I've ever encountered. I've been too so many and they were all horrible. They were either rough or stern. There will be times where there's a wait but he's worth it. His staff is so nice, especially Mei. She will work with you and accommodate your dental needs. I've continuously recommended his practice to all my friends and family and anyone that may be in need of a dentist. If I can give 10 STARS I would. read more

Dr Shi is probably the best dentist within a 100 mile radius of NYC. He did laser surgery with Solea for sleep apnea. My snoring is gone. He doesn't use drills or anesthesia, because the procedures are painless using laser. I'm absolutely in amazement about how advanced his office is. read more

Great place to get dental work. Dr. Shi is extremely skilled and efficient practitioner, and have a wicked sense of humor (when I complained about not being able to eat sweet or spicy food, he deadpanned that those foods are bad for me anyways). He runs an efficient office with friendly staff. The office uses some of the latest products and techniques and made normally uncomfortable procedures (e.g. fillings) as painless as possible. He is also very patient and will spend the time to explain procedures to you in detail; as well as offering options, including less costly ones. read more