Dr. Shantanu Lal, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
615.8 mi · 220 Riverside Blvd, New York, NY 10069
At a glance
4.89 stars (130 reviews)
98% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 26 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, more+ ·
Works at Happy Teeth NY Pediatric Dentistry
Affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center
4.89
130 reviews
Bedside manner
4.9
Wait time
4.8
Recent reviews
Loved how gentle he was with my son. He had to have an extraction, which can be scary. My son didn't even flinch. He said the right things to relax him. We appreciate the doctor's kindness.
More than 1 year agoNoah B.Verified patient
Dr. Janet was terrific! She had a wonderful bedside manner with my son, explaining everything clearly to him. She was very careful and thorough with the exam and cleaning.
The office is clean, friendly, and very efficient. They saw us right on the dot of our appointment time. Highly recommended!
December 21, 2019Quincy S.Verified patient
Office location
Happy Teeth NY Pediatric Dentistry
615.8 mi · 220 Riverside Blvd, New York, NY, 10069
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Delta Dental
Guardian
Metlife
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Delta Dental
Popular visit reasons
Clear Aligners / Invisalign Consultation
Crown
Filling
Pediatric Dentist Consultation
Pediatric Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) Pain
Root Canal
Thumb / Pacifier Habit Counseling
Wisdom Tooth Problem
Clear Aligners / Invisalign Consultation
Crown
Filling
Pediatric Dentist Consultation
More about Dr. Shantanu Lal, DDS
Dr. Lal has been practicing pediatric dentistry for over 15 years. He is also a pediatric dentistry program director at Columbia University where he completed both his dental degree (DDS) and specialty training. Although a board certified clinician, Dr Lal is also the recipient of several awards and honors in the areas of dental education, research and community service.
"Skill and compassion go hand in hand when providing exceptional patient care. As a dental professional, I stay up to date on the latest advancements in dentistry in order to provide the most current treatment options for my patients. As a doctor, I recognize that my patients are unique individuals who have placed a great deal of trust in me and my team. That is just one reason why I value each and every patient relationship.
I appreciate the time you’ve taken to visit this site and find out more about this dental practice, my team, and the many services we can provide to help you achieve optimum oral health."
Education & experience
Education
Dental School - Columbia University, Doctor of Dental Surgery
New York Presbyterian Hospital, Residency in Pediatric Dentistry
Practice
Happy Teeth NY Pediatric Dentistry
Affiliation
New York-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center
Professional memberships
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association
New York State Dental Association
Awards and publications
Top Dentist 2015
EVZ Award for Excellence in Teaching
IADR Lion Award for Research
President's Global Innovation Fund Award
Background
Languages spoken
English
Hindi
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1932365905
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.89
Wait time
4.80
Bedside manner
4.94
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130 reviews
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Doctor Lal rules! He is very professional, great with kids, and extremely knowledgeable. I couldn't recommend him more.
August 25, 2015Thomas F.Verified patient
Dr Lal was incredibly patient and engaged with my child. It was his first dentist appointment and Dr Lal was amazing.
October 8, 2019Zachary P.Verified patient
He is amazing! We are so excited that he is our baby girl's first dentist. She was very happy walking out of there!
July 30, 2019Summer S.Verified patient
Dr Lal was excellent! He is very kind and made my son and me feel very comfortable. I would highly recommend him.
August 25, 2015Carter W.Verified patient
Three-year old's first dental visit, Dr. was so calm and kind, the kid was calm. All around wonderful experience.
February 2, 2019Jean-francois M.Verified patient
Great first dental experience for my son! Dr. Lal was gentle and obviously great with kids, highly recommend.
More than 1 year agoBenjamin L.Verified patient
The doctor was extremely friendly and took the time to give us explanation and comment the X-ray with us.
April 2, 2016Leonard S.Verified patient
He has such a calming demeanor! He put my child at ease. I would recommend him to anyone!! Great A++++
May 12, 2016Brenae R.Verified patient
I'll be having my regular dentist for my kids..love this dr...so professional,sweet,kind and gentle..
November 2, 2019Grace T.Verified patient
Excellent! He was great with my 7 year old son. He also took the time out to address all my concerns.
June 18, 2016Dylan B.Verified patient
Dr. Lal was amazing with our 2yo daughter! He did everything to make her feel comfortable!
More than 1 year agoSummer S.Verified patient
Excellent with the kids! The best Dental Pediatric for kids I highly recommend him!!
March 3, 2018Amayah P.Verified patient
We had a great experience! We found Dr. Lal to be gentle, well informed and kind.
August 19, 2017Millie D.Verified patient
He was terrific. Very smart, gentle, and calm manner. Couldn't have been better.
September 1, 2018Nick G.Verified patient
Very professional and good with our children. We highly recommend him.
February 27, 2017Tulasi C.Verified patient
Took our 3 year old twins for 1st dentist visit. Dr. Lal was great!
May 17, 2016Arjun C.Verified patient
Dr Lal made our son feel at ease. We would highly recommend him!
October 3, 2015Max C.Verified patient
Terrific visit! Friendly staff, knowledgeable measures dentist
March 2, 2019Genevieve M.Verified patient
Very gentle and sweet with my son. Pleasant experience.
August 4, 2018Aileen H.Verified patient
Amazing first dental experience for my two year old!
August 28, 2018Initials hidden
Excellent care to children oral health.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Loved how gentle he was with my son. He had to have an extraction, which can be scary. My son didn't even flinch. He said the right things to relax him. We appreciate the doctor's kindness.
More than 1 year agoNoah B.Verified patient
Always a pleasure.
January 25, 2020Initials hidden
Dr. Janet was terrific! She had a wonderful bedside manner with my son, explaining everything clearly to him. She was very careful and thorough with the exam and cleaning.
The office is clean, friendly, and very efficient. They saw us right on the dot of our appointment time. Highly recommended!
December 21, 2019Quincy S.Verified patient
My 3 year old son was always very scared of any strangers...but this Dr, he's very sweet and gentle..my son never cried even once..and he talks to and explain to me everything...the problem, the procedure..I guess I have my regular dentist now...we'll going back to see him again soon..
November 2, 2019Grace T.Verified patient
Dr Lal was so patient for the little one’s very first dentist appointment! He left there happy and content, which never happens for pediatrician for example. When we got there our little one was so anxious but Dr Lal took his time to make sure he felt at ease. Would definitely recommend!
March 30, 2019Initials hidden
My son had a wonderful first visit with Dr. Lal today. We weren’t sure how he would react to being in a new environment and meeting the dentist for the first time, but Dr. Lal was so sweet and soft-spoken and made our son feel very comfortable and even excited about using his new toothbrush. Dr. Lal also was patient in answering all of our questions and we did not at any point feel rushed. There was no waiting time when we arrived, and the staff were friendly and responsive. Highly recommend Dr. Lal and Happy Teeth!
February 23, 2019Jennifer K.Verified patient
This doctor is amazing! We used to live in the neighborhood, but moved and came again to see him because my son had very bad and traumatic experience with other dentist.
Dr. Knows how to calm the kid and work with them to complete the treatment. I highly recommend him and also want to use an opportunity to say thank you through this review and how great full we are. We’ll definitely come again.
January 23, 2019Adam K.Verified patient
He was very patient and knew how to deal with kids. He was also practical in what would work and what wouldn't, which I appreciated. I'm definitely going back there for future checkups for my son.
November 10, 2018Priya J.Verified patient
Dr Lal goes out of his way to provide the best care possible, which means so much when considering little children. Thank you, Dr Lal!
October 14, 2018Initials hidden
Dr Lal was great for our three-year-old's first dental appointment! He has a great, calming manner for our child and also was kind as he gave us (the parents) instructions on how to care for our child's teeth. We will definitely be back.
August 20, 2018Lucia H.Verified patient
Dr was fabulous with my 2 year old! He never got scared and the doctor was very calm and explained what my son needs to do very patiently. My son didn’t want to leave at the end!
July 17, 2018Sebastian J.Verified patient
Great first visit. Dr Lal was recommended by our pediatrician and I can see why. He was friendly, knowledgeable and very kid friendly, as where his team. My kids really liked him and actually enjoyed the experience. Highly recommend.
May 1, 2018Hallam M.Verified patient
Great experience. The office provided my son a great experience on his first trip to the dentist. This is a great dentist. They offered a great and very professional dental service.
April 14, 2018Alain R.Verified patient
Dr. Lal and his staff are amazing, I came to see him as a 2nd opinion for my son, and im so happy with the outcome. I highly recommend Dr Lal, he was very detail on his explanations and very professional.
April 3, 2018Noah G.Verified patient
We decided to try Dr. Lal as he had Saturday appts and my daughter was advised to be seen sooner than later. He was very conscientious and skilled in managing my daughter's anxiety. He was also very clear in explaining her problem to us and how he was going to take care of it. We are now considering of changing to him to be our regular dentist.
March 31, 2018Natasha C.Verified patient
He was wonderful! When we arrived he greeted us, the office is very clean & designed for kids with the toys & electronics they have. He is definitely going to be my daughters Dentist until she’s 18! He’s great I highly recommend him & they have saturday appointments which helps alot.
December 7, 2017Ashleey R.Verified patient
We really enjoyed our visit with to Happy Teeth. All the staff were very friendly. Great bedside manner for doctor and hygienest who were patient and calm with our nervous kids (2 and 5) . We would highly recommend and definitely plan to continue with them.
November 20, 2017Jonah D.Verified patient
Dr. Lal has a delightful disposition and was so gentle and patient with my two girls. He managed to get my 3 year old daughter who had been terrified to sit through a visit, to quietly sit and get her cleaning without a peep! He is clearly not only an excellent dentist but truly a kid person.
November 11, 2017Initials hidden
Awesome doctor. Can’t say enough about how wonderful he is with both my kids. So patient. So careful. So gentle and so professional. I’ve found a gem of a dentist.
More than 1 year agoAli K.Verified patient
Highly recommended! Dr Lal is gentle and kind. He was thorough in assessing a cavity, and his course of treatment is thoughtful and conservative. He even took the time to respond to my questions on a Sunday!
More than 1 year agoUna Joy H.Verified patient
While in the waiting room briefly before our visit, a child of about ten turned to his caregiver and said, out of nowhere, "I love my dentist." My toddler can't talk yet to say anything like that, but he didn't cry or even squirm away during his very first dentist visit. That is how calm, competent, and amazing Dr. Lal is.
September 3, 2017Franklin H.Verified patient
My 7 year old son arrived to Dr. Lal with a complicated issue that stressed us all out.
Dr. Lal’s treatment, combined with his calmness and his unbelievable talent to speak the child’s language (have you ever heard of the “Sleeping Juice” that puts your teeth to sleep?) made sure that the procedure ended up in the best possible way. We were grateful for that.
The clinic has everything to help kids have a good dental experience: large TVs (so they can watch shows while being treated), laughing gas if needed, small gifts at the end of your visit, and most importantly - friendly, gentle, and professional staff.
Based on our excellent experience, we decided that our two other kids will also become patients of Dr. Lal. It is important for us to know that they get the best treatment not only for regular checkups but most importantly, when an issue comes up and you need the most professional dentist to take care of them!
May 31, 2017Yalli Z.Verified patient
Great
May 20, 2017Elijah B.Verified patient
Great!
March 11, 2017Maja B.Verified patient
Greeted us while waiting in the waiting room. Friendly and accommodating staff. Nice and clean clinic. Very personable to my son.
February 4, 2017Santiago A.Verified patient
Great receptionist and nice office, the Dr. has a great manner with kids and parents alike. It was a quick and easy trip to the dentist!
January 14, 2017August F.Verified patient
A great experience for my 6 year old and almost 2 year old daughters. The doctor was very patient, friendly, explained everything in detail and was very much liked by my girls. I wish I had this kind of dentist growing up myself - it would have made my visits to the dentist enjoyable!
May 24, 2016Initials hidden
Amazing, above and beyond. My kids loved going there so much that they beg to go more. Amazing with kids, amazing bed side manner, all around amazing doctor. Feel lucky to have found the practice.
March 31, 2016Initials hidden
Everything about this office was positive. When I made the appointment, I didn't know I had given the wrong insurance information and the receptionist called the insurance company FOR me and straightened everything out-SO incredibly helpful when you have a toddler to take care of. Dr. Lal was very calm, patient, and sweet with my 15mo who was incredibly anxious and scared. It was her first visit and she cried because she was in a new environment and a stranger was looking into her mouth, but i expected her to react this way. She did love that there were many stuffed animals to hold onto, a wooden activity box in the waiting room, and a television with cartoons to watch while sitting in the dentist chair - for older kids there was also an iPad filled with games. The only trouble I had was finding the office for the first time- it is located on the side of the building. Overall I definitely recommend.
March 12, 2016Emerson J.Verified patient
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Which hospital is Dr. Shantanu Lal affiliated with?
Dr. Shantanu Lal is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center.
What practice does Dr. Shantanu Lal work with?
Dr. Shantanu Lal works with Happy Teeth NY Pediatric Dentistry.
Where is Dr. Shantanu Lal's office located?
Dr. Shantanu Lal's office is located at 220 Riverside Blvd, New York, NY 10069.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Shantanu Lal?
Dr. Shantanu Lal frequently sees patients for Crown, Filling, Pediatric Dentist Consultation, Root Canal, and Wisdom Tooth Problem. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Shantanu Lal on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Shantanu Lal speak?
Dr. Shantanu Lal speaks English and Hindi.
How do patients rate Dr. Shantanu Lal in reviews?
130 patients have reviewed Dr. Shantanu Lal. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.89/5. They have a 4.94/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.8/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.