Dr. Shi explaining treatment on screen — patient education at Centre Dental NYC

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Dental Health Insights

Expert guidance on implants, cosmetic dentistry, and oral health — from Dr. John Shi and the Centre Dental team.

Same-day dental crown procedure at Centre Dental NYC — CEREC chairside milling

Patient EducationDecember 7, 2025

Same-Day Dental Crowns & Full-Arch Implant Reconstruction in New York

Centre Dental designs, mills, and bonds dental crowns in a single appointment using in-house CEREC technology — no temporaries, no return visits.

Modern dental technology at Centre Dental NYC — digital oral health tools

Patient EducationSeptember 1, 2024

Smart Toothbrushes & Oral Health Technology: What the Evidence Actually Shows

A 2019 Cochrane review (56 RCTs) found electric toothbrushes reduce plaque by 21% and gingivitis by 11% more than manual brushes at 3 months.

Patient consultation at Centre Dental NYC — reviewing tooth sensitivity causes and treatment options

Patient EducationAugust 1, 2024

Sensitive Teeth: Causes, Diagnosis, and What Actually Helps

Approximately 1 in 8 adults experiences dentinal hypersensitivity (sensitive teeth), per a 2013 systematic review in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.

Close-up dental examination at Centre Dental NYC — oral health assessment and microbiome discussion

Patient EducationJuly 1, 2024

The Oral Microbiome: Guardian and Threat to Your Dental Health

The human mouth contains over 700 species of bacteria — most are beneficial and suppress harmful pathogens.

Dental exam room at Centre Dental NYC — children's appointments available in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese

Patient EducationJune 15, 2024

Bringing Your Child to Centre Dental: A Bilingual Family-Friendly Guide

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends a child's first dental visit by age 1 or within 6 months of the first tooth erupting.

Dental surgical suite at Centre Dental NYC — PRF preparation used in implant and bone graft procedures

Patient EducationJune 1, 2024

PRF Therapy: How Your Own Blood Promotes Faster Dental Healing

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) concentrates growth factors from your own blood and applies them to implant, extraction, and bone graft sites to accelerate tissue repair.