Bilingual/Multilingual Staff
culture
Dr. Diane Wong is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Full Chinese language website available.
CANAL DENTAL GROUP
5.0(359 reviews)
A comprehensive dental healthcare practice committed to excellence, located on Canal Street in Chinatown, New York. Open seven days a week with multilingual staff and state-of-the-art technology.
Dental
New York, NY
English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Chinese
About
CANAL DENTAL GROUP
At Canal Dental Group, our goal is to offer you the best comprehensive dental healthcare. We believe it is essential to listen to you, the patient, and understand your needs. Our dentists not only offer a breadth of treatment plans and options but are also trained in state-of-the-art techniques and technologies. We are Committed To Dental Excellence.
Our team of experienced general dentists, orthodontists, periodontists, and pediatric dentists, including Drs. Zhu, Su, Gong, Lee, Wong, and Wu, work closely together to ensure each patient receives the best treatments. Dr. Yuying (Eugene) Zhu, DDS, received his doctorate from Columbia University and believes that healthy teeth start with preventive care. Dr. Su Long, DDS, also from Columbia, has decades of experience in cosmetic dentistry and implants. Dr. Jean Gong, DMD, trained at Harvard and Columbia, focusing on orthodontics. Dr. Naleesa Lee, DDS, is a periodontist and active member of several dental academies. Dr. Diane Wong, DDS, specializes in pediatric dentistry and is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Dr. Sandy Wu, DDS, from NYU, is dedicated to gentle, high-quality care.
The practice is located on the 6th floor at 196 Canal Street in New York, next to Tai Pan Bakery and near multiple subway lines. They are open Monday through Sunday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and offer free parking on weekends at 60 Lispenard St. They accept most major PPO dental insurances such as Aetna, Metlife, Cigna, Delta, United Healthcard, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Guardian, and also accept Medicare for certain procedures. Payment methods include major credit cards, cash, personal check, and Apple Pay. New patients can download a first visit form and email it in advance.
Canal Dental Group serves the Chinatown area of New York City, and one of their pediatric dentists, Dr. Diane Wong, is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. The clinic's logo includes Chinese characters, and a full Chinese language version of the website is available, indicating a strong Asian and immigrant patient focus.
Highlights
Weekend & Evening Hours
convenience
Open Monday through Sunday, 10:00am–7:00pm.
Free Parking on Weekends
convenience
Free parking available on weekends at 60 Lispenard St, NY, NY 10013.
State-of-the-Art Technology
technology
Dentists trained in state-of-the-art techniques and technologies, including CBCT.
Accepts Medicare
insurance
Accepts Medicare insurance for certain qualified dental procedures.
Accepting New Patients
care
New patients are welcome; first visit form available for download.
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
Metlife
Cigna
Delta
United Healthcard
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Guardian
Medicare
MedicaidVerify
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceAccepted
Most major PPO Dental Insurances are accepted. Accepts Medicare insurance for certain qualified dental procedures. Please call to confirm we take your insurance. Also accepts Major Credit Card, Cash, Personal Check, Apple Pay.
Services
Dental Consultation
Preventive
Comprehensive oral examination with X ray, CBCT.
Preventive Care
Preventive
Complete Oral Hygiene Care.
Restoration Dentistry
Restorative
Filling and Bonding, Crown, Bridge, Denture.
Children Dental Care
Pediatric
We're great with kids! Make each trip to the dentist fun for the whole family!
Orthodontic Care
Orthodontic
Tooth alignment.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic
Teeth Whitening, Porcelain Veneer.
Endodontic
Endodontic
Root Canal Therapy.
Oral Surgery
Surgical
Tooth Extraction, Dental Implant.
Periodontics
Periodontic
Scaling and Root Planning.
Meet the Team
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Dr. Yuying (Eugene) Zhu
General Dentist
“Received his doctorate in dentistry from Columbia University in 1996. Recipient of the Odontology Award for top academic achievement. Believes in preventive dental care and maintenance of personal oral hygiene. Continuously trains with newest technology.”
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Dr. Su Long
General Dentist
“Graduated from the College of Dental Medicine at Columbia University in 1996. Extensive experience in cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, and oral surgery. Decades of experience with porcelain techniques.”
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Dr. Jean Gong
Orthodontist
“Received her doctorate in dentistry from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 2003 and completed her orthodontics residency at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in 2005.”
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Dr. Naleesa Lee
Periodontist
“Graduated from Stony Brook in 1999 and completed her perio dentistry in 2002. Active member of the American Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration, American Dental Association, and Nassau County Dental Society.”
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Dr. Diane Wong
Pediatric Dentist
“Obtained her doctorate in dentistry from the Columbia College of Dental Medicine in 1996 and completed her specialty training in pediatric dentistry at NYU College of Dentistry in 2004. Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.”
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Dr. Sandy Wu
General Dentist
“Received her doctorate in dentistry from New York University College of Dentistry and continued training at NYP Brooklyn Methodist Hospital's residency program. Clinical interests include cosmetic and restorative dentistry, and preventive care.”
Pricing
Pricing was not listed. Contact the clinic for current estimates and insurance guidance.
Location & Accessibility
Address
196 Canal Street, floor 6, New York, NY 10013, New York, NY, 10013
Reviews
AI Review Summary
CANAL DENTAL GROUP has a 5.0 star Google rating from 359 Google reviews. Patients commonly mention compassionate care, friendly staff, clear explanations, comfortable visits.
What people mention
Compassionate care
3 mentions
“Patients highlight compassionate care in their feedback.”
Friendly staff
3 mentions
“Patients highlight friendly staff in their feedback.”
Clear explanations
3 mentions
“Patients highlight clear explanations in their feedback.”
Comfortable visits
3 mentions
“Patients highlight comfortable visits in their feedback.”
Patient Testimonials
Ezekiel King Phillips
2026-06-01
“Canal Dental Group is the best dental practice I’ve visited in years. They made sure to verify my insurance before scheduling the appointment, and called me the day before to remind me. All the staff are friendly and super helpful. The hygienist made sure I felt comfortable, and explained my X rays in detail. Dr. Zhu listened to all of my concerns, and made helpful recommendations for avoiding future issues. I would 10/10 recommend this practice, especially for anyone who’s not super comfortable going to the dentist.”
Kevin Cheung
2026-05-06
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’m so grateful to Canal Dental Group for taking such great care of my emergency tooth situation. A special thank you to Dr. Zhu for the excellent care during my emergency visit — professional, gentle, and very reassuring throughout a stressful experience. I’d also like to thank dental hygienist Yuki, who took great care of me during my second visit for my teeth cleaning. She was incredibly kind, gentle, and thorough, and made the whole experience very comfortable. The front desk team was also so warm, attentive, and welcoming. From scheduling my appointments to making sure everything went smoothly, they made me feel cared for from the moment I walked in. The entire team at Canal Dental Group truly goes above and beyond. I really appreciated how well they took care of me during both visits, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional dental care. Thank you all so much!”
huey lee
2026-05-08
“I’ve been a patient at Canal Dental Group for several years, and my recent visit was another reminder of why I keep coming back. I had my cleaning done by a young hygienist I hadn't met before, and she was fantastic. She took the time to clearly communicate every step of the process before starting and answered all my questions in a way that was very easy to understand. Since I have sensitive teeth, I’m always a bit nervous, but she took special care throughout the procedure and reacted to my signals promptly and patiently. As always, the office environment is modern, spotless, and very clean. The entire staff is professional and friendly, and I appreciated the minimal wait time. Highly recommend!”
Michael Lam
2025-09-27
“Had sudden tooth pain and found this office on Google, they were able to set me up for an appointment same day. Dr.Wu saw me right away, I have bad experiences with dentist but she offered me a conservative approach to address my tooth pain with a small filling which was done in less than 10minutes and painless. Will be coming back for my future visits.”