What Dentistry in New York City is like | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene

What Dentistry in New York City is like | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene

From Tooth or Dare Podcast by Irene Iancu @Toothlife.Irene

March 24, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 198

About this episode

The episode explores innovative approaches to dentistry in New York City through a conversation with Cody Levine.

Dentistry in NYC is changing, and in Tribeca, there's a little hidden gem. I sat down with Cody Levine, and honestly, this conversation felt like stepping into what dentistry could be when it’s done differently. We talked about the kind of journey that doesn’t look linear. From doing dentistry under a cellphone light on mission trips to building one of the most intentional, beautifully designed practices in Tribeca, NYC. The story shared is a vision that materialized and is making a change in how patients see dentistry. And I’ll be honest… if I didn’t live in Toronto, I’d be in New York. And if I were in New York, I’d probably be picking up a shift or two at Smile House. That’s how aligned this philosophy feels with how we also practice at Toothlife Studio. What Cody and his team are building is a complete shift in how we think about care, moving away from quick fixes and toward something comprehensive, collaborative, interdisciplinary and way rooted in the connection between oral and systemic health. This episode shows you what can happen when you stop treating teeth in isolation and start treating people as a whole. Sign it with me..."Head, shoulders, knees and toes." In this…

People in this episode

Host: Irene Iancu

Guest: Cody Levine

Topics covered

  • dentistry
  • healthcare innovation
  • oral health
  • patient care
  • interdisciplinary approach

Keywords

  • dentistry
  • New York City
  • oral health
  • patient care
  • interdisciplinary
  • Smile House
  • Toothlife Studio

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Smile House, Toothlife Studio

Places: New York City, Tribeca

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