Long-Distance Patients
Long Distance Dental Patients NYC — implant planning before you travel
Long distance dental patients travel from across the country and internationally for Dr. Shi's All-on-4 and full-arch implant reconstruction. We coordinate every step of your care to minimize your time in New York and maximize your outcome.
Why Patients Travel
Extensive experience. Unmatched experience.
Finding a surgeon with the right experience, technology, and track record for complex implant cases is not easy. Many patients cannot access 3D-guided implant surgery or a surgeon with Dr. Shi's depth of experience in their home city.
Travelling for a procedure like All-on-X full-arch in NYC is common. We make the logistics straightforward — from your first virtual consultation to your final restoration visit.
Learn more about Dr. John Shi and 3D-guided implant surgery.
Virtual Consultation
Start from anywhere
Your first step is a virtual consultation with Dr. Shi. Send us your existing X-rays, panoramic scans, or photos, and we will review your case before your video call.
During the video consultation, Dr. Shi will discuss whether you are a candidate for All-on-4, what your treatment timeline looks like, and what to expect from each visit to New York.
Request Virtual ConsultationTreatment Timeline
Minimize your trips. Maximize your outcome.
Virtual Consultation
Send us your records, X-rays, or photos. Dr. Shi will review your case and meet you via video call to discuss treatment options, timeline, and investment — before you book travel.
Planning Visit (Trip 1)
Your first in-person visit includes the 3D CBCT scan, comprehensive exam, and final treatment plan. We consolidate as much pre-surgical planning as possible into this visit.
Procedure Day (Trip 2)
Implant placement and provisional restoration happen in a single day using 3D-guided surgery — every implant placed by hand following a custom surgical guide. Many All-on-4 patients leave with a full set of provisional teeth the same day.
Remote Follow-Up
We conduct healing check-ins remotely via video or through a local dentist in your area. The final restoration visit is scheduled to align with your travel plans.
Getting to NYC
Airport transit to Centre Dental NYC
JFK
John F. Kennedy International
A train (Jamaica) → Fulton St → 4/5/6 to Canal St. ~50–60 min.
LGA
LaGuardia Airport
M60 bus → 125th St → A train to Canal St. ~55–70 min.
EWR
Newark Liberty International
AirTrain to NJ Transit → Penn Station → A/C/E to Canal St. ~50–65 min.
Where to Stay
Hotels near Centre Dental
Roxy Hotel Tribeca
Tribeca · 5 min walk
Walker Hotel Tribeca
Tribeca · 7 min walk
Sheraton Tribeca New York
Tribeca · 10 min walk
The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel
Financial District · 8 min walk
Hotel suggestions are provided for convenience only. We have no affiliation with these properties and recommend confirming availability and pricing directly.
Multilingual Coordination
Care in your language
Many of our long-distance patients are Mandarin or Cantonese speakers who have found it difficult to discuss complex treatment options in detail. Dr. Shi and our associate dentists conduct consultations in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. From your virtual consultation to your final appointment, nothing is lost in translation.
Start Planning
Request a Virtual Consultation
Tell us about your case. Dr. Shi will review your records and connect with you via video before you book any travel. No commitment required.
Mon–Sat · 139 Centre St, Suite 306, Lower Manhattan, NYC