About Central Park West Dentistry · New York
Central Park West Dentistry (CPW Dentistry) is a full-service dental practice on Manhattan's Upper West Side, founded in 1998 by Dr. John F. Lhota, DMD. The practice relocated to its current flagship location at 1881 Broadway (4th Floor) in 2024, consolidating care into a single modern suite overlooking Lincoln Square near Columbus Circle. The team combines general dentists, a board-certified periodontist, hygienists, and specialists offering general/family, cosmetic, restorative, periodontal, endodontic, and emergency dentistry, with a multilingual staff speaking nine languages and 364+ years of combined clinical expertise. Three of its providers have been named to the Castle Connolly Top Dentists list, and the practice is recognized as a 2026 Castle Connolly Center of Excellence.
Central Park West Dentistry began in 1998 when Dr. John F. Lhota opened a small practice on West 57th Street. Over more than 25 years, it grew into a full-service dental home with a loyal team, multiple Upper West Side locations, and thousands of long-term patients — including 'Patient #1' from its opening year, who still visits regularly. In 2024 the practice unveiled a striking new flagship at 1881 Broadway, 4th Floor (between West 62nd and West 63rd Streets, near Columbus Circle), converting a former WeWork floor into a warm, residential-feeling clinic outfitted with 3D scanners, intraoral cameras, CBCT imaging, digital x-rays, ultrasonic scalers, and remineralization technology such as Curodont. The practice is independently and locally owned by founder Dr. John F. Lhota and offers the convenience of a modern group practice with the personal attention of a neighborhood office. CPW Dentistry is open seven days a week, 363 days a year (closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas), with evening hours on weekdays and weekend availability designed to fit around busy New York schedules. Its providers include Dr. Lhota, Dr. Jennifer R. Martin (DMD), Dr. Lauren Kopp (DDS), Dr. Romney Piamonte (DDS), Dr. Madeline Montenegro (DMD), and board-certified periodontist Dr. Lydia J. Gardner (DMD, MS). The practice is known for treating patients with dental anxiety, accepts most PPO insurance plans, and offers an in-house Care+ Membership plus pay-over-time financing through Sunbit, LendingClub, and CareCredit. CPW also gives back through community toothbrush drives, oral health education, and donating missed-appointment fees to local nonprofits, with the practice reporting tens of thousands of dollars in free dentistry given to community members.
- In business
- Founded 1998 — over 25 years serving NYC
- Owner
- Dr. John F. Lhota, DMD (founder and owner, since 1998)
- Serves
- Manhattan's Upper West Side and Lincoln Square, New York City — near Columbus Circle (1881 Broadway, between West 62nd and 63rd Streets)
- Rating
- 4.8/5 on Google (per I Love the Upper West Side profile); 4.9/5 across 47 reviews on OpenCare; 4.3 (124 reviews) on Yelp; 4.6/5 (8 reviews) on DentFindr
About Central Park West Dentistry
Central Park West Dentistry was founded in 1998 by Dr. John F. Lhota, DMD, who opened a small practice on West 57th Street and built it into one of the Upper West Side's most established dental homes. More than 25 years later, the practice serves thousands of patients — including 'Patient #1' from 1998, who is still seen today — and is recognized as a 2026 Castle Connolly Center of Excellence. Three of its providers have been named to the Castle Connolly Top Dentists list. The team combines 364+ years of clinical experience, with a multilingual staff speaking nine languages. In 2024, CPW Dentistry consolidated into a single flagship suite on the fourth floor of 1881 Broadway, transforming a former WeWork into a modern, residential-feeling clinic outfitted with 3D scanners, intraoral cameras, CBCT imaging, digital x-rays, ultrasonic cleaning devices, and Curodont remineralization technology. The office is ADA accessible.
Founder — Dr. John F. Lhota, DMD
Dr. John F. Lhota opened CPW Dentistry in 1998 on West 57th Street and has led the practice ever since. The practice is independently and locally owned by Dr. Lhota, combining the resources of a modern group practice with the personal attention of an independent neighborhood office. Over more than 25 years, he has built a long-term, relationship-based practice that emphasizes trust, individualized care, and continuity for thousands of Upper West Side patients.
Meet the Dentists
CPW Dentistry's clinical team includes general dentists and a board-certified periodontist who collaborate on routine and advanced care under one roof.
- Dr. John F. Lhota, DMD — Founder, Owner; General Dentistry
- Dr. Jennifer R. Martin, DMD — General Dentistry
- Dr. Lauren Kopp, DDS — Cosmetic, Dental Anxiety Management, Emergency, Family, General, Geriatric, and Restorative Dentistry
- Dr. Romney Piamonte, DDS — General Dentistry
- Dr. Madeline Montenegro, DMD — General Dentistry
- Dr. Lydia J. Gardner, DMD, MS — Board-Certified Periodontist (implants, gum care, bone grafting)
General and Family Dentistry
CPW Dentistry is a full-service dental home for every stage of life, from routine wellness visits and cleanings to fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions, pediatric check-ups, and geriatric care. The practice emphasizes preventive dentistry, conservative treatment, and clear communication of findings and pricing before any work is done.
Cosmetic Dentistry
The cosmetic team offers a full range of treatments for patients seeking straighter, whiter, or more even teeth. Services include Invisalign clear aligners, porcelain veneers, tooth bonding, professional teeth whitening with Zoom (in-office) and custom take-home trays, and natural-looking composite fillings — including replacement of older silver (amalgam) fillings for aesthetic and health reasons. The dentists describe themselves as 'perfectionists' and tailor cosmetic outcomes to each patient's vision.
Invisalign Clear Aligners
CPW Dentistry provides Invisalign treatment with a dedicated Treatment Coordinator who helps patients explore financing and plan the case. Most dental insurance plans cover Invisalign similarly to braces — often up to $3,500 — and FSA pre-tax dollars (up to $2,550) can also be applied. Treatment typically costs $5,199–$7,418, with retainers at the end of treatment around $900, and patients see their dentist roughly every six weeks to monitor progress.
Dental Implants
Board-certified periodontist Dr. Lydia Gardner places and restores dental implants at CPW Dentistry. A full single-tooth implant with abutment and crown typically ranges from $6,400 to $7,500; multi-component cases may include extraction and/or bone grafting. The practice provides transparent cost breakdowns and helps patients compare quotes that include every component, not just the implant itself. Pay-over-time financing is available through Sunbit and LendingClub, and many insurance plans offer partial coverage for steps like extraction, bone graft, or crown.
Dental Anxiety Management and Emergency Dentistry
CPW Dentistry is widely known for treating patients with dental anxiety, with multiple reviews noting 'sensitivity to dental anxiety' and 'dental anxiety friendly' care. The team uses comfort-first pacing, frequent check-ins during treatment, and offers sedation options including nitrous oxide. The practice also accommodates dental emergencies thanks to its seven-day-a-week schedule and same-day responsiveness, which is unusual for a New York City dental office.
Technology and Infection Control
The 1881 Broadway office uses 3D dental imaging, intraoral cameras, precision scanners for digital impressions, ultrasonic cleaning devices that operate at 25,000 movements per second, and preventive options such as Curodont to support remineralization and reverse early cavities without drilling. The practice states that its infection control protocols exceed industry standards and collaborates with trusted dental labs across the country using high-quality materials for strong, lasting results.
Insurance, Care+ Membership, and Financing
CPW Dentistry accepts most PPO dental insurance plans, verifies coverage before visits, and provides clear written estimates. For uninsured patients, the in-house Care+ Membership makes dental care affordable, and flexible pay-over-time financing is offered through Sunbit, LendingClub, and CareCredit. The team emphasizes transparency in pricing and works with patients to maximize their benefits.
- Most PPO dental insurance accepted
- Coverage verified before your visit
- Care+ in-house membership for uninsured patients
- Sunbit pay-over-time financing
- LendingClub financing
- CareCredit financing
Community Giving and Local Roots
Giving back is part of CPW Dentistry's identity. The practice runs community toothbrush drives, provides oral health education, and donates missed-appointment fees to local nonprofits. The practice reports tens of thousands of dollars in free dentistry given to community members and frames its work as 'showing up for our neighbors, sharing what we know, and using our time and resources to make a positive difference in the world.'
Visit the Upper West Side Office
CPW Dentistry occupies the entire 4th floor of 1881 Broadway, between West 62nd and West 63rd Streets, near Columbus Circle and Lincoln Square on the Upper West Side. To enter, use the 1881 Broadway door and buzz 'CPW Dentistry' on the bottom buzzer; the door icon turns green when unlocked. The corner entrance belongs to the AAA office and is not the practice's entrance. The suite is ADA accessible.
- Address: 1881 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10023
- Between West 62nd and West 63rd Streets
- Near Columbus Circle / Lincoln Square
- ADA accessible
- Phone: (212) 579-8885
- Text: (833) 513-0687
Hours and Scheduling
CPW Dentistry is open seven days a week, 363 days a year, closing only on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Evening and weekend appointments are a core part of the practice's identity, designed to fit around work, school, and travel without requiring patients to rearrange their lives.
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (some sources list until 9:00 PM)
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Closed: Thanksgiving and Christmas