Originally from Florida, Dr. Nguyen moved to NYC to pursue a career in dentistry. She completed her dental training at the prestigious Columbia University where she was one of 10 students to graduate with clinical honors. To further her skills, she completed a general practice residency at the Brooklyn VA Hospital. She then worked at various offices in the city before joining Jackson Ave Dental.
Dr. Nguyen values her patients concerns and will always make time to listen before providing an honest assessment of their oral condition. She believes that good oral health is instrumental to quality of life and strives her best to provide the best plan and treatment for her patients.
In her free time, Dr. Nguyen likes to cook, bake, try new restaurants, and travel. During her career, Dr. Nguyen has traveled internationally to Panama and the Dominican Republic to perform dental services for the underserved population. In the future, she plans to continue to give back to the community.
No lie! She even put some numbing cream before injecting the anesthesia which helped a lot. Best part? She had everything done in 1h! My previous experiences with dentists have always been scary and long but she definitely made me change the way I see it!
Hi, I'm Dr. David Chen and it is a pleasure to meet all of you! I'm a native New Yorker and grew up in Flushing, Queens. I also have one younger sister but can you guess what she does? You may be surprised.
For the longest time ever since 5th grade I've been having periodic recurring dental nightmares. That had to do with the fact that we would occasionally play hockey during gym class with no protection and what do you know? Of course some guy twice my size knocks my front tooth out. Ever since then, I've avoided dentistry and hockey like a vampire avoids garlic. It wasn't until after college that I decided to give dentistry another look. You know, maybe all of those dreams meant something? So I gave it a try by working at a dental office for a few years. After experiencing what it was like to be a dental assistant and having a few years of experience under my belt, I went off to dental school. To me, the most valuable lesson that I learned during my time at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine was that anything was possible as long as you pursue it with pure intentions. While we're here, I also want to give a shout out to all my classmates, class of 2016!!!
Anyway back to how I got into dentistry... Interestingly enough, I no longer have dental nightmares so if I can face my fears, maybe you can too. Even more interestingly, I also picked up ice skating recently and have learned to appreciate the winter sports a lot more. That hockey footwork is amazing.
It's not so much about practicing as a dentist but rather the interaction that occurs between my patients and I. Its hard to describe in words because each and every encounter is unique in itself. Even if I'm not having the greatest day, that can all change when I meet someone that I just click with. Its good to take care of people but its just a whole other level when you get to take care of someone that you like!
Also for those who are very anxious and nervous, it becomes sort of a game for me to try to break every preconceived notion that you have about us and dentistry. Getting those bleeding gums and tooth cavity under control becomes secondary to making you comfortable. I want everyone to not fear going to the dentist. I want everyone to be so healthy that they only need to come for check ups and cleanings. The only way to achieve that is if you're not afraid.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 855 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestVassil Andreev
a year ago
Dr. Nguyen was very thorough in her procedure and the dental clinic is extremely welcoming and professional. I highly recommend this practice to anyone and will be happily returning in the future.
rana mirzaie joinani
a year ago
I met with dr. Nguyen twice. She cleaned my teeth and filled my cavities. This is the most timely and efficient dental appointment I have ever had! I was literally in and out in 30 minutes on my second visit. Very friendly doctor and staff members. I am so happy to have found this office. Highly recommend this clinic!
Yauheni Yakauleu
a year ago
Nice stuff, had a quick and good cleaning. One of the best experiences in NYC
Pam Wong
a year ago
Staff and office were friendly, fast, and professional. Check in was a breeze and I was seen right away. Dr. Nguyen did a thorough job cleaning and addressing my issues. No cavities luckily so I count that as a success!
Clai J
a year ago
I visited the office for an appointment with Dr. Nguyen and got my dental cleaning. She did okay, but I felt like she's rushing the cleaning for some reasons. During the cleaning, she never asked me to raise my hands in case of unbearable discomfort which other doctors would ask, and she was so indifferent throughout the cleaning and I ended up feeling painful. Also, she pricked my upper lip with the cleaning tool which made this appointment not a pleasant experience for me. Their office is very nice and clean, and staffs are super friendly, but my overall experience with her was below my expectation.
Stephen Whatford
a year ago
Dr Linh Nguyen was amazing, informative and very helpful. Would highly recommend
Rebecca Eisenberg
a year ago
Had a really great experience! Staff is wonderful. Both my boyfriend and I come to see Dr. Nguyen!
John Holmes
a year ago
Was in need of a dentist and came across Dr. Linh Nguyen, DDS while doing a coverage/zip code search. Familiar with the area, so reached out. She was taking new patients and I actually was able to get an appointment scheduled the next day. Staff upfront is pleasant, the doc runs on time, the whole experience was pretty easy. I got x-rays, a cleaning, a filling (which I knew I needed), and I'm hopefully good to go for 6 months. Anyone looking for a new dentist like I was, I would highly suggest giving Dr. Nguyen and 1311 Jackson Ave Dental a try.
Mario Yagual
a year ago
I'm so glad I decided to change my Dentist! The staff and Dr.Nguyen were so welcoming! Very profesional environment! I would definitely recommend to family and friends!
TJ Wells
a year ago
Came to Dr Nguyen after having some subpar experiences at Tend in Brooklyn. She was a true professional and filled a cavity on the spot with no pain. The office was super clean and the whole process was seamless and thoroughly explained. Highly recommend!
Vincent Raniolo
a year ago
On time! Friendly and professional. Went in for a quick cleaning and didn't push anything else on me. Will definitely go back to get more dental work done.
Paisley Manga
a year ago
Office was very clean and bright! Everyone here is so sweet and helped me understand everything step by step. Dr. Nguyen was very quick and made the experience stress free. Will definitely be coming back here from now on.
Lyndon Chang
a year ago
As a new patient, Dr. Chen & his staff provided a level of care that exceeded expectations. My visit / initial consult was both quick, efficient, and a seamless experience. Dr. Chen was also very communicative in terms of what his observations and recommendations are for care. The staff were extremely nice and it's very obvious the level of care they put into management byhow clean it was. I'm fortunate enough to have found this clinic as my new place of care.
Sarah Zilliox
a year ago
This, is by far the best dental practice in Long Island city! Not only are they extremely kind, friendly and accommodating. Within 30 minutes the work was complete and throughout the process was involved in the final outcome. If you were looking for a dentist in the area, look no further!
Bryan Huang
a year ago
Great experience, 10/10 would recommend
Michael Saban
a year ago
I've made an appointment for a tooth extraction and was admitted the same day. It was painless and quick. I'll definitely recommend.
Ryan Herman
2 years ago
Had a great experience! Dr Nguyen does quality work and is efficient!
Vanessa Sanchez
2 years ago
If you're a person who has forgotten when you've had your last dental cleaning like me, the common reaction is to get super worried about your dental health. I was super anxious to schedule an appointment with a dentist, but after meeting with Dr. Nguyen, I realized that was worried for nothing! She was very gentle and SUPER nice and didn't even make me feel so conscious about my teeth, that's why after my cleaning (really well), I didn't hesitate to schedule my next dental appointment right away. I wouldn't go anywhere else. The facility is so cozy and clean and even the receptionist was nice. Michelle, who did an x-ray of my teeth, is so welcoming, too! Five aren't enough to to tell you how super satisfied and happy I am with this place and with the staff! Thank you so much!!! I can smile with confidence again!
Tessie TheMess
2 years ago
Very friendly and made me feel comfortable. She was also very reassuring during the explanation part.
Valmik Vyas
2 years ago
Very pleasant and easy visit, they did a thorough cleaning. I would definitely reccomend them!
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