Meet Dr. Elena Johnston | dentistry, reimagine

Dr. Johnston blends artistic vision with technical precision to create smiles that reveal the real you. As Shine's founder, she's established herself as Chelsea's trusted voice in dental excellence.

The Shine Experience

At Shine, we've created something different:

Smile Design — Veneers, bonding, and whitening artfully delivered

Invisalign — Clear alignment with certified expertise

Digital Precision — Technology for superior outcomes

Preventive Focus — Protecting what matters

TMJ Innovation — Including therapeutic Botox

Her commitment to continuous learning ensures you benefit from dentistry's latest advances.

CLEAR. CALM. CUSTOMIZED.

The Johnston Approach

What sets Dr. Johnston apart is her deliberate process — listening first, then crafting solutions tailored to your preferences and timeline.

"I transform confidence, not just smiles," says Dr. Johnston. "When patients leave feeling better about themselves, I've made a meaningful difference."

Dr. Elena's blogs

Waterpik vs. Flossing: The Truth NYC Dentists Don't Always Tell You

By Elena Johnston • June 9, 2025
Can a Waterpik replace flossing? NYC dentist Dr. Johnston reveals why you need BOTH for optimal oral health. The honest truth patients need to hear.
Happy engaged couple on Brooklyn Bridge NYC showing bride's radiant wedding smile after Shine Dentis

Your Radiant Wedding Smile: A Step-by-Step Guide to Picture-Perfect Confidence

By Elena Johnston • June 3, 2025
Dr. Elena Johnston's complete wedding smile makeover guide for NYC brides. Learn the 4-phase timeline from orthodontics to final whitening, discover ICON treatment for white spots that show in photos, and get Manhattan-specific scheduling tips. Transform your confidence with strategic smile planning at Shine Dentistry Chelsea.
Dr. Elena Johnston standing confidently on the High Line in Chelsea, NYC, wearing a tailored suit—re

Transform Your Smile with Cosmetic Dentistry in NYC

By Dr. Elena Johnston • May 16, 2025
Discover how Dr. Elena Johnston at Shine Dentistry in Chelsea NYC is transforming smiles with personalized, high-end cosmetic dentistry—from veneers and Invisalign to whitening and smile makeovers. Book your consultation today.

EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE

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