Meet the Doctors

John F. Lhota, DMD

Areas of Expertise
General Dentistry, Owner, Founder

Central Park West Founder and Owner Dr. John F. Lhota is a 1985 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He attended a six-year accelerated program for dentistry in conjunction with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for academically gifted students, where he obtained both his B.S. in Biology (minor in Literature) and his D.M.D. dental degree in six years.

Dr. Lhota has been a practicing dentist in New York City for over 25 years, providing comprehensive dental care with an emphasis on conservative quality care. Dr. Lhota is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a distinguished member of the American Dental Association, NY County Dental Society, and Crown Council. He is fond of music and is an animal lover.

Email: nyctoothdoc@gmail.com

Office Hours: Currently working behind-the-scenes

Questions & Answers

Q: How do you want people to feel when they come to see you?

A: I want them to feel cherished.


Q: If you could tell people one thing about dentistry or oral health, what would it be?

A: Dentistry keeps getting better and better, don’t miss out!


Q: What’s your hidden talent?

A: I’m good at managing pain and anxiety.

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