We want to change the way you feel about going to the dentist.

(Unless you already feel relaxed and empowered at your dental appointments, we wouldn't want to change that...)

What Makes Central Park West Dentistry Special?

Expert Care

With a large team of highly-skilled professionals, including board-certified specialists, we’re able to provide you with comprehensive care to serve your every need and want, all under one roof. Our team of perfectionists are committed to providing you with the best-looking, most reliable, safest, most comfortable care possible. We invest in the latest dental technology and educational resources. We promise never to cut corners, because you deserve not only to love your dentist, but to love your dentistry as well.

Top-notch service

How would you like to visit a dental office where everyone is genuine, super friendly, and patients are at ease? Our staff are hand-selected for their passion for excellent customer service and pleasant personalities. Our team will remember you by name and enjoy appreciating you for the awesome person you are. If there’s something special you need, just ask—we love making people happy. It’s kind of our thing.

Care on your terms

Need appointment that fit with your hectic lifestyle? We’ve got you covered, and we’ll even remind you via text and email. Want to use your insurance? We’ll take care of all the paperwork. Need flexible payment options? We don’t want you to exchange a dental problem for a financial one; we provide interest-free financing up to 24 months. You can relax here; we’ll make it easy for you.

A Timeline of the Practice

Dr. John F. Lhota starts his own practice on W. 57th Street. He then moved the practice to E. 58th Street for a few years, and hires one of his very first employees, Anneline (who is still here today!)

Dr. Lhota moves his practice to 25 W. 68th Street, our flagship location.

Dr. Lhota hires an associate, Dr. Jennifer Martin (who is still here today!), and the practice grows.

Dr. Lhota hires a Practice Manager, Holly, and begins to see many new patients each month. Over the next few years he hires several doctors to keep up with the growing number of patients. Central Park West Dentistry expands its services to provide dental implants.

Central Park West Dentistry opens a call center and training room in the 68th street building to help develop the team’s skills and better serve patients, and increases their hours of operation to 7 days a week. Central Park West Dentistry is listed for the first time on Inc. 5000’s list of America’s fastest growing companies.

Central Park West Dentistry merges with the practice of Dr. Richard Lewenson, and opens a 2nd location at 25 Central Park West, the Century Building. Once again, Central Park West Dentistry is listed on Inc. 5000’s list of America’s fastest growing companies. An executive leadership team is formed to oversee the large staff of 30.

Dr. Richard Lewenson retires, and new associates are hired, including Dr. Devin Kuller. With the addition of board-certified periodontist, Dr. Lydia Gardner, CPW Dentistry now offers a full range of periodontics including laser gum treatments. For the third year in a row, Central Park West Dentistry is listed on Inc. 5000’s list of America’s fastest growing companies.

Central Park West Dentistry expands our menu of services to provide more comprehensive sedation options, an in-office benefit plan (Hygiene Membership), and 3D CT scan technology.

Central Park West Dentistry welcomes an Endodontist and an Oral Surgeon to our team. Patients are able to receive the expert care they need at the office they know and trust.

Committed to convenience and technology, Central Park West Dentistry begins offering instant online booking for wellness and emergency visits.

The 25 Central Park West location gets a makeover. The bright new design creates a larger, more comfortable space with natural wood finishes, soothing colors, and warm gold accents throughout to help create a welcoming environment.

When Covid-19 hits New York and other practices shutter, Central Park West Dentistry remains open in the height of the pandemic to provide emergency care for our patients and community. Investments are made in medical grade air filters, enhanced PPE, and high speed suction.

With a talented team of 50, including 8 general dentists and 3 specialists, Central Park West Dentistry will continue to set the standard for convenience, quality, and customer service in healthcare.

Meet the Doctors

John F. Lhota, DMD

Areas of Expertise

Family Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, TMJ Dysfunction, Invisalign

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. He…