# How AI sees NYC Dental Smiles: Dentists in New York, NY

AI Visibility Index. Dentists in New York, NY. Week of Friday, July 17, 2026.

AI recommends NYC Dental Smiles #23 in New York, NY Dentists (1 of the four assistants name it, at 0.7% share of voice), and understands it well enough to carry a customer toward a booking, scoring 46 on depth.

## At a glance

- Visibility rank: #23 in New York, NY Dentists
- Share of voice: 0.7%
- Depth score: 46/100 (weakest on pricing)

## Summary

- Across the questions New York, NY customers ask AI about Dentists, NYC Dental Smiles is recommended by 1 of 4 assistants and ranks #23 by share of voice.
- ChatGPT consistently name it. Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Mode do not surface it.
- Its depth score is held back by pricing: on the new-patient exam & cleaning, the assistants quoted $50 to $450, so a customer comparing prices gets a fabricated figure.

## How each assistant sees NYC Dental Smiles

- ChatGPT: Recommends. Named in 15 of 72 prompts · names and recommends this business
- Gemini: Not named. mentions this business
- Perplexity: Not named. mentions this business
- Google AI Mode: Not named. mentions this business

### Customer questions it was named in

- Who are the best dentists in New York, NY?
- Recommend a good family dentist in New York, NY.
- What's the top-rated dental practice near New York, NY?
- Which dentist in New York, NY is the most gentle and highly recommended?

## Depth: the buyer's journey with AI

Where AI can carry a NYC Dental Smiles customer from a first question toward a booking, and where it can't. Five buyer questions, graded on what the assistants actually said.

### Offerings & services: Good

Customer asks: "What does NYC Dental Smiles do?"

> NYC Dental Smiles (led by Dr. Edgard El Chaar) offers a broad range of dental care across their multiple Manhattan locations. They utilize advanced technology, including an on-site dental lab at their 35th Street…

Answerable for the common cases a customer asks about.

### Availability & booking: Good

"Can I book NYC Dental Smiles this week? Are they taking new customers?"

> Based on the search results for "172 NYC Dental", which appears to be the most relevant, here are the details regarding wait times and emergency services: Same-Day Emergency Appointments: Yes, they offer same-day…

AI describes availability but can't confirm a bookable time, so the customer still has to call.

### Pricing: Fabricated

"What does NYC Dental Smiles charge for a visit?"

> Based on typical offerings for NYC-based dental practices in 2026, many, including those with "Smiles" or "Smile" in their name, offer both membership plans and financing. While the search results didn't provide a…

Asked about the new-patient exam & cleaning, the assistants quoted anywhere from $50 to $450. A customer comparing prices gets a number AI made up.

### Fit & qualification: Good

"Can NYC Dental Smiles handle what I need?"

> Based on the available search results, there is no direct mention of a practice specifically named "NYC Dental Smiles" in New York, NY, that offers sedation dentistry and specialized care for anxious patients. However,…

Answerable for the common cases a customer asks about.

### What makes them different: Good

"Why choose NYC Dental Smiles over the others?"

> NYC Dental Smiles, led by Dr. Edgard El Chaar, distinguishes itself through a combination of specialized expertise, advanced AI-driven diagnostics, and a comprehensive, total-wellness approach to oral health across…

Answerable for the common cases a customer asks about.

Depth from the tightened scoring run: pricing weighted for cross-assistant consistency, differentiation judged for concreteness.

## Others in New York, NY Dentists

- Sky Dental: 3.7% share of voice, depth 53
- New York Family Dental Arts: 3.6% share of voice, depth 49
- Tribeca Dental Studio: 3.2% share of voice, depth 55
- Smile Dental Studio: 2.7% share of voice

## Frequently asked questions

### Does AI recommend NYC Dental Smiles in New York, NY?

NYC Dental Smiles is recommended by 1 of the four assistants and ranks #23 for share of voice among New York, NY Dentists businesses, at 0.7% share of voice.

### Can AI answer what NYC Dental Smiles charges?

Its depth score is 46/100, weakest on pricing. On the new-patient exam & cleaning, the assistants quoted $50 to $450, so a customer comparing them gets a fabricated figure.

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Rankings reflect the output of third-party AI assistants (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode) on the dates measured. They are an observed, sourced measurement of how those assistants describe and rank each business, not an endorsement, certification, or rating by Courtyard. AI output changes over time and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Business names and descriptions are taken from the AI responses themselves.

Measured across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode. Snapshot captured Fri Jul 17, 2026. An index by Courtyard.
