About 1311 Jackson Ave Dental · Long Island City
1311 Jackson Ave Dental is a boutique, family-owned dental practice in the Court Square area of Long Island City, Queens, New York, founded and operated by dentists Dr. David Chen, DDS and Dr. Linh Nguyen, DDS — Columbia University College of Dental Medicine classmates. The office provides comprehensive general, cosmetic, restorative, emergency, TMJ, and Invisalign care in a single location one block from the 21st Street subway station. They serve not only LIC but also Astoria, Sunnyside, Woodside, Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Roosevelt Island, and Flushing, accepting most PPO dental plans plus CareCredit financing.
1311 Jackson Ave Dental is a two-dentist boutique practice located at 1311 Jackson Avenue in the Court Square neighborhood of Long Island City, NY 11101, between 47th Avenue and 47th Road. The practice is owned and run by Dr. David Chen, DDS and Dr. Linh Nguyen, DDS, who met as classmates at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine rather than as co-workers. Dr. Chen grew up in Flushing, Queens, is a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science and Stony Brook University (BS, Biology), earned his DDS at Columbia in 2016, and completed a General Practice Residency at NYC HHC Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx. Dr. Nguyen is originally from Florida, earned a BS in Biochemistry at the University of Florida, graduated from Columbia with clinical honors, and completed a General Practice Residency at the Brooklyn VA Medical Center; she has also volunteered internationally on dental mission trips to Panama and the Dominican Republic. The clinical team is rounded out by registered dental hygienist David Caamano, RDH, also a Queens native. The office positions itself as a community-focused neighborhood practice ('we persist not because we insist but because you need us so') with AI-integrated dentistry, an 'apricot dental chair,' and same-day emergency availability. They offer a full range of services — checkups, cleanings, fillings, porcelain crowns, bridges, implant crowns, extractions, wisdom-tooth removal, root canals, bonding, teeth whitening, Invisalign clear aligners, night guards, myofascial TMJ therapy, and TMJ Botox — and are in-network with most major PPO dental insurances while accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, debit, FSA, HSA, and CareCredit (up to 24 months no-interest). The practice is highly reviewed locally, claiming well over 1,000 online reviews across Google, Yelp, and Facebook, and is regularly recommended in the LIC Facebook group.
- Owner
- Dr. David Chen, DDS and Dr. Linh Nguyen, DDS
- Serves
- Long Island City (Court Square, Hunters Point, Queensboro Plaza), Astoria, Sunnyside, Woodside, Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Roosevelt Island, and Flushing, NY
- Rating
- 4.3/5 on Dentfindr (40 reviews); the practice's own site states it has well over 1,000 online reviews across Google, Yelp, and Facebook and is the most highly rated dentist in Long Island City
About 1311 Jackson Ave Dental
1311 Jackson Ave Dental describes itself as a 'boutique dental office created to serve the greater Long Island City community.' Their stated mission is to 'build an enduring and sustainable relationship with those we serve' — 'we persist not because we insist but because you need us so.' The practice combines general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry under one roof and emphasizes personalized treatment plans, AI-integrated dentistry, and a calm patient experience in what they call their 'most comfortable apricot dental chair.'
- Boutique dental office in the Court Square area of Long Island City
- Family, cosmetic, and restorative dental office
- Long-term relationship-based model of care
- AI-integrated dentistry
- Personalized treatment plans for every patient
Our Dentists
The practice is led by two Columbia University College of Dental Medicine classmates, Dr. David Chen and Dr. Linh Nguyen, who met in dental school rather than on the job. Dr. Chen is a lifelong Queens native and Dr. Nguyen moved to NYC from Florida for dental school. Together they bring general-practice residency training from NYC HHC Lincoln Hospital and the Brooklyn VA Medical Center, respectively.
- Dr. David Chen, DDS — Queens native (Flushing); Columbia University DDS, Class of 2016; BS Biology, Stony Brook University; GPR at NYC HHC Lincoln Hospital
- Dr. Linh Nguyen, DDS — Originally from Florida; Columbia University DDS with clinical honors; BS Biochemistry, University of Florida; GPR at Brooklyn VA Medical Center; volunteer dental mission work in Panama and the Dominican Republic
Meet Our Dental Hygienist
The clinical team also includes a registered dental hygienist who is described on the practice's website as the newest member of the team and a fellow Queens native who enjoys conversation with patients.
- David Caamano, RDH — Registered Dental Hygienist, Queens native
Dental Services Offered
The office provides comprehensive dental care spanning six service categories: preventative, restorative, cosmetic, emergency, TMJ treatment, and Invisalign. Specific procedures include tooth-colored resin composite fillings, porcelain crowns, bridges, implant crowns, extractions, wisdom-teeth removal, root canals, abscess drainage, bonding, teeth whitening, night guards, myofascial therapy, TMJ Botox injections, cleanings, x-rays, fluoride treatments, sealants, and oral-cancer screenings.
- Preventative Dentistry — checkups, cleanings, x-rays, fluoride, sealants, oral cancer screenings
- Restorative Dentistry — fillings, crowns, bridges, implant crowns
- Cosmetic Dentistry — composite fillings, porcelain crowns, bonding, teeth whitening
- Emergency Dentistry — extractions, wisdom-teeth removal, root canals, abscess drainage
- TMJ Treatment — night guards, myofascial therapy, TMJ Botox injections
- Invisalign — clear aligners to straighten misaligned teeth
Location & Getting Here
The office sits at 1311 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City, NY 11101, on Jackson Avenue between 47th Avenue and 47th Road. It is on the same block as the 21st Street G train station and about a 5-minute walk from the Court Square subway station complex (serving the 7, E, M, and G lines).
- Address: 1311 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
- Cross streets: 47th Ave & 47th Rd
- Same block as the 21st St G train station
- 5-minute walk from Court Square station (7 / E / M / G trains)
Office Hours & Scheduling
The office is open six days a week, with full weekday hours and a half-day Saturday shift for patients who cannot come in during the work week. Patients can call, walk in, or self-schedule appointments online in real time.
- Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Self-scheduling available via the practice website
- Walk-ins welcomed for existing patients
Insurance & Payment Options
1311 Jackson Ave Dental is in-network with most PPO dental insurances and accepts a broad range of payment methods, including third-party financing through CareCredit for up to 24 months of interest-free payments. The practice notes that preventative services are typically 100% covered while major treatments carry a copay, and encourages patients to verify coverage ahead of time by phone or email.
- In-network with most PPO dental insurances
- CareCredit financing — up to 24 months no-interest
- Major credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX
- Debit, FSA, and HSA accepted
- Insurance list includes Ameritas, AXA, Careington, GEHA, Guardian Dental PPO, Nationwide, Premera Blue Cross, Principal, UNUM, and others
- Patients advised to verify insurance ahead of appointment
Service Area
While anchored in the Court Square area of Long Island City, the practice draws patients from across western Queens and nearby Brooklyn neighborhoods. The main service area covers Court Square, Hunters Point, and Queensboro Plaza, with regular patients coming from surrounding communities.
- Long Island City — Court Square, Hunters Point, Queensboro Plaza (primary)
- Astoria
- Sunnyside
- Woodside
- Greenpoint (Brooklyn)
- Williamsburg (Brooklyn)
- Roosevelt Island
- Flushing
Patient Reviews & Reputation
The practice promotes itself as the most highly rated dentist in Long Island City, claiming well over 1,000 online reviews across Google, Yelp, and Facebook, with frequent mentions in the LIC Facebook community group. Third-party listings corroborate strong ratings, and patient testimonials frequently highlight the gentleness of the cleanings, the patience of the front desk in explaining insurance, and the kindness of Dr. Nguyen and Dr. Chen.
- Self-reported 'well over 1,000 online reviews' across Google, Yelp, and Facebook
- 4.3/5 rating on Dentfindr (40 reviews)
- Strong presence in the LIC neighborhood Facebook group
- Reviews page at jacksonavedental.com/review-us aggregates Google, Yelp, and Facebook feedback
- Patient feedback emphasizes cleanings, insurance help, and gentle, on-time care
New Patient Information
New patients are encouraged to explore the practice's 'New Patient Information' section before a first visit, where they can review accepted insurances and payment types. The office notes that 'no two mouths are alike,' so treatment plans are tailored to each patient's personal needs and that 'we've unparalleled technology with AI integrated dentistry.'
- Bespoke treatment plans tailored to each patient
- Insurance verification recommended by phone or email before visit
- Self-scheduling available online in real time
- Existing patients can walk in; new patients should review new-patient info first