Dentist in Long Island City, NYC

Core Values

Welcome to Arbor

A Word from Our Founder

We are an aspirational private practice focused on…

Your overall well-being

We believe teeth reflect more than health – connecting your oral health to your overall well being, emotionally and physically. Dentistry is often presented as a choice between cosmetic desires and urgent needs, but we believe both elements can and should harmoniously coexist within a comprehensive approach to care.

Dentistry that changes lives

My perspective on dentistry was profoundly shaped during my dental education at the University of Pennsylvania, particularly through a transformative experience in Gaborone, Botswana. Witnessing firsthand how dedicated dental care could significantly uplift communities inspired me to begin my career providing essential dental services in Fairbanks, Alaska. Prior to my departure to Alaska, a friend gifted me a copy of A Country Doctor's Notebook by Mikhail Bulgaov, a gesture that later profoundly influenced my vision of private practice.

Meaningful patient relationships

Interestingly, it was upon arriving in New York City that this book truly resonated with me, prompting deeper contemplation about establishing a small private practice within a bustling urban environment. My years serving patients from remote Alaskan communities became the cornerstone for Arbor: A Dental Concept, an innovative practice rooted firmly in clinical excellence, personalized care, and meaningful patient relationships. Arbor was designed to fundamentally rethink the possibilities of a modern dental practice, one where urgent needs and aesthetic aspirations coexist seamlessly, underpinned by an intentional, relationship-driven approach to patient care. At the core of this approach is a modern emphasis on the traditional doctor-patient relationship.

Personalized care

Comprehensive wellness means providing each patient with a truly individualized plan, uniquely tailored to their needs and aspirations. In some settings, dental care can resemble a transactional interaction, with patients being suggested treatments without sufficient clinical guidance and collaborative ethical decision-making. This efficiency-driven approach, amplified by the pressures of modern lifestyles, can unintentionally diminish opportunities for building long-term trust and meaningful patient engagement.

Collaborative solutions

I envision a model where you, the patient, are my client, and I, the doctor, serve as your tutor. Together, we transform this private practice into our shared space for ongoing learning and growth. As my private client, you're encouraged to share experiences and insights deeply tied to your wellbeing. As your educator and clinical advisor, I commit myself to continuous learning and clinical excellence. Our shared space is a collaborative environment where, together, we reflect, analyze, strategize, and take action. This relationship is cyclical rather than linear: instead of merely delivering treatment, we align our healthcare values, thereby enriching your health and wellness goals.

I invite you to share your aspirations with me.
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Sincerely,

Dr. Steven Lin

Founder and Director of Arbor: A Dental Concept

Our Core Values

You’re invited to an exclusive dental experience just one stop from Manhattan. You'll enjoy one-on-one attention with a distinct approach to integrated care where trusted relationships and ethical integrity are at the heart of what we do.

Ethical and Honest Care

At the heart of our mission to provide concierge-level experience is our belief that we are in a fiduciary relationship. This relationship is an unwavering commitment to honest communication in whatever joys and difficulties may lie ahead in this dental journey that we embark on together. It is our "patient-first" philosophy that we will always "do good" and "do right" by you, as your partner and guide in dental care.

Meaningful relationships guide our cooperative care philosophy as we work with you and for you. We honestly discuss your needs as we educate and guide you with scientifically-based solutions for enriching your wellbeing.

An Exceptional Dental Team

Our team provides a seamless experience for you, no matter who you see. Our specializations allow patients to receive individualized attention while taking advantage of the intellectual depths of multiple doctors. You can expect to receive customized guidance, informed by the unique breadth of experiences of an exceptional dental team who is constantly teaching, collaborating, and improving one another.

Integrating cutting-edge technology with data-driven techniques, we utilize the latest AI advancements, like in cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) analysis and the latest hi-definition iTero Lumina intraoral scanner. Indulge in comfort, luxury, and healing as you enjoy futuristic innovations tailored to your health.

Real Time AI-Augmented CBCT Analysis

With precision analysis through AI, our integrated technology quickly assesses CBCT scans, intraoral images, and digital X-rays to deliver comprehensive reports to detect over 40 conditions in 2D and over 60 conditions in 3D studies. We analyze and quantify tooth types, root canals, bone and gum profiles, crown state, root pathologies, orthodontic positions, and assessment of prior treatment qualities. You can visualize the detected conditions in a high-quality 3 image with a clear report to make recommended treatment plans clear and easy to understand. Performed for our new patient checkups, our CBCT analysis tools push the boundary in oral and maxillofacial radiology, allowing our patients to access specialty-level radiology diagnostics not commonly found in conventional contemporary dental practices.

With rigorous training and exceptional expertise, we craft smiles with biometrically driven solutions for artistically beautiful results. We restore and preserve your natural teeth, structure, and function while focusing on materials and solutions designed for total wellness.

Personalized Cosmetic Dentistry, Everyday

Our years of experience in personalized dental reconstructions, from everyday fillings to a full smile transformation with implants, veneers, and Invisalign, are rooted in our philosophy of respect for beauty as a question of science and health. We value accuracy and precision like no other; we invest our efforts in the study of lighting and reflection on dental enamel surfaces, the interaction of modern ceramic-based biomaterials on dental bonding, and the optimal bite as an advanced engineering masterpiece that everyone deserves. If you love to geek out about DSLR color theory or Archimedean simple machines, we guarantee that you'll love us.

We believe in results validated by data. Helping you understand your health from your gums and teeth to your overall wellness, we use tools like microbiome testing (OralDNA) and dynamic functional bite topography mapping (OccluSense by Bausch) to show you a full picture of your oral health. Infusing research-based techniques with real-world science, we’re committed to designing custom solutions that are best for you, far beyond your usual dental checkup.

The Dental Appointment as a Science Seminar

We believe that the dental practice is more than just a place for appointments; it's an opportunity to engage and discuss how the latest innovations can apply to your dental health. As early adopters of technology, we want to show you how top-of-the-line next-generation dental fillings made entirely out of ceramics have strong physical and natural properties making them the most ideal material for your health. As artists, we're dedicated to showcasing how our veneering composites can help redefine an exceptional artistic outcome for the most challenging aesthetic scenarios. And as teachers, we will guide you through the treatment of every tooth based on our appreciation for replicating dental anatomy.

Their words, not ours.

“genuinely care about their patients”

This dental practice is fantastic! They genuinely care about their patients and providing the best care. I love that they always use the latest technology and even have Netflix on the ceiling to keep me entertained during my visits. Dr. Panara is incredibly kind and attentive to my needs. She’s hands down the best dentist I’ve ever had! Dr. Lin is running a great practice and he always makes time to say hello. I highly recommend Arbor for anyone looking for a great dental experience!

Krishna A.

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