About
ColumbiaDoctors Dentistry represents a premier dental care provider deeply rooted in Columbia University's distinguished academic tradition and commitment to excellence in oral health. Operating as part of Columbia University Irving Medical Center's College of Dental Medicine, this practice embodies nearly a century of leadership in quality dental care and education. The practice is staffed exclusively by faculty members from Columbia University's College of Dental Medicine, one of the nation's top-ranked dental schools, ensuring that patients receive care from some of the country's leading oral health professionals.
Columbia's dental education legacy dates back to 1916, when a group of influential New York dentists, physicians, and scientists established the School of Dentistry within P&S (Physicians and Surgeons). The inaugural class consisted of just two students enrolled in a combined Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree program. In 1923, the school merged with the already-established College of Dental and Oral Surgery of New York, creating the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery. By 1928, the institution had relocated to the Vanderbilt Clinic building at the newly-opened Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in Washington Heights, establishing itself as a cornerstone of dental education and patient care in New York City. Today, the College of Dental Medicine is recognized as one of the earliest dental schools to have a university affiliation and remains a national leader in dental education, patient care, community service, and research. The institution boasts an orthodontic program that is among the oldest in the nation and consistently trains dental students with average Dental Admission Test (DAT) scores among the very highest in the country.
At ColumbiaDoctors Dentistry, the mission centers on helping patients lead long, happy, and healthy lives through comprehensive, first-class dental and oral care delivered across all specialties. The practice operates with a multidisciplinary team approach, where highly trained general dentists and dental specialists work closely with patients and each other to provide compassionate, personalized dental care in a friendly, low-stress environment. This collaborative model ensures seamless coordination of care, allowing patients to address all their dental needs without the inconvenience of referrals to outside offices.
The practice distinguishes itself through several key factors. First, all dentists are faculty members at Columbia University Irving Medical Center's College of Dental Medicine, bringing extensive expertise and access to cutting-edge research and techniques. Second, the practice was instrumental in the development of dental-implant technology, helping establish it as a safe and popular solution for tooth replacement. The team continues to lead in research and implementation of dental implants, performing hundreds of procedures annually. Third, the comprehensive range of services—from general dentistry and pediatric care to advanced specialties like endodontics, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, and oral surgery—means patients benefit from world-class expertise across all dental disciplines without fragmented care. Fourth, the practice's commitment to state-of-the-art treatment ensures patients receive the most current and effective dental solutions available.
ColumbiaDoctors Dentistry's location at 430 West 116th Street places it in the Morningside Heights neighborhood, with additional convenient locations throughout Manhattan, including mid-town, the upper west side, and northern Manhattan. This accessibility, combined with the practice's affiliation with New York-Presbyterian and Columbia University Irving Medical Center, provides patients with integrated healthcare resources and the assurance of care from an institution recognized globally for medical excellence.