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New York City Cosmetic and General Dentistry is a boutique New York-based dental practice located in the heart of Manhattan under the leadership of New York City cosmetic dentist Dr. Catrise Austin. Our boutique cosmetic dental practice has been serving the New York City for 14 years specializing in the latest oral health and smile makeover techniques. NYC Cosmetic and General Dentistry offers a full range of preventive, restorative and cosmetic dentistry services including dental check up examinations, dental cleanings, tooth colored fillings, Clear removable braces, Snap-On Smile®, porcelain veneers and teeth whitening. In 2009 our dental practice made history by become the first private dental practice in the United States to offer FREE routine HIV testing to our dental patients during their visits. When you choose our office, our goal is to “WOW” our guests with warmth, sincerity, and superb patient care and for you to “LOVE YOUR SMILE!” after your dental experience. We proudly represent New York City Cosmetic and General Dentistry as we change lives one smile at a time!

 

New York City Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Catrise Austin

Dr. Catrise Austin is a trailblazing expert in the field of dentistry. She is the author of a dental consumer book “5 Steps to the Hollywood A-List Smile”, a professional speaker, spokesperson, entrepreneur, and founder of NYC Cosmetic and General Dentistry (Formerly VIP Smiles)-a modern dental practice in New York City.

Best known as the “Dentist to the Stars”, musicians, actors, comedians, journalists, models, beauty pageant contestants, and professional athletes have placed their smiles in her capable hands. Dr. Austin is one of the first to offer on-site and mobile dentistry services tailored to the needs of busy high profile clients. Licensed in New York and California, Dr. Austin is able to work on both coasts providing cosmetic dentistry services any private “on location” destination of your choice. Combining technology, mobility, and first-class care, celebrity dentist Dr. Catrise Austin provides the most innovative luxury dental service to her VIP clients.

But beyond the celebrated elite, Dr. Austin’s true goal is to empower and educate ALL about the importance of dental health as she believes that the benefits of dentistry can not only make you look and feel better, but now studies show that it can help save your life and live longer. In 2009, Dr. Austin made history as the first private dentist in the nation to offer HIV testing to patients during routine dental care. Now Dr. Austin’s clients not only leave knowing their dental health status, but also their HIV status!

Austin is an award-winning dentist and columnist who has solidified her reputation in her field with national radio as well as national TV appearances on The Discovery Health Channel, “Today Show”, “Good Morning America,” and VH1’s “Love and Hip Hop”, among others. Dr. Austin is available for local and national interviews, as well as speaking engagements on dental health, HIV testing in the dental office, entrepreneurship, careers in dentistry, and improving your image with your smile. For personal appearances or to book your next dental appointment, contact Dr. Austin at VIP Smiles, 212-262-6054. Let Dr. Austin change your life, with a smile!

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Beatriz Gutierrez:
Certified Dental Assistant

A Graduate of Institute of Dental Studies, Beatriz is not your average dental assistant. She’s taken the extra steps and is a board certified and registered dental assistant. Beatriz is CPR and Xray certified. Her job duties include: taking xrays, making moldings of teeth, assisting with clear braces, making temporary crowns and veneers, teeth whitening, cosmetic imaging, and more! Beatriz was born in Jamaica Queens and speaks fluent Spanish. Hobbies: She’s a huge NBA basketball and NFL Football fan! Beatriz also enjoys all types of music including jazz, hip hop, country, and Latin music, and she loves dancing!