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Best Emergency Dentists in Atlantic City, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Emergency Department, Atlantic City, ranked #1 of 26 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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26 Atlantic City clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 3 open Saturdays and 2 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Atlantic City at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Atlantic City at a glance
RankClinicService score
1AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Emergency Department, Atlantic City73
2Nguyen Hiep P DMD73
3Atlantic Oral and Maxillofacial Associates, PA67
4Bruggeworth Scott DDS67
5Chang Brian DDS67
6Chua Pio Dr- Family Dentistry67
7Clemens V DDS67
8Clemens Vaughn DDS67
9Dr. Laura Fuentes67
10Dr. Marc Pukenas67

The 26 best emergency care dentists in Atlantic City, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  1. Ranked #1 for emergency care in Atlantic City

    #1 AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Emergency Department, Atlantic City

    1925 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Atlantic City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Emergency Department, Atlantic CityFull profile(888) 569-1000

  3. #3 Atlantic Oral and Maxillofacial Associates, PA

    3121 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, United States

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in Atlantic City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Atlantic Oral and Maxillofacial Associates, PAFull profile(609) 348-4233

  15. #15 Jungels Bradford S DDS - Atlantic Coast Dental Implant

    3121 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for emergency dental care in Atlantic City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Jungels Bradford S DDS - Atlantic Coast Dental ImplantFull profile(609) 348-4233

  19. #19 Unite Here Health Center

    1801 Atlantic Ave 3rd floor, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for emergency dental care in Atlantic City: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7:30 AM–7 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat 7:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Unite Here Health CenterFull profile(609) 570-2400
    In their words

    We are a next-generation health center dedicated to providing high-value care to Unite Here Health (Local 54) members and their families. All services provided in this building are free of charge (no copays or deductibles for members). We offer same or next day appointments for urgent medical needs, and scheduled follow ups for chronic illnesses, annual wellness exams, women's exams, laboratory, x-ray, ultrasound, physical therapy and counseling. Call 609-570-2400 to…

    From Unite Here Health Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 Mainland Dental Associates

    921 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for emergency dental care in Atlantic City: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 8:30 AM–5 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Mainland Dental AssociatesFull profile(609) 345-1155

  24. #24 Atlantic Smiles

    4301 Ventnor Ave #1, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for emergency dental care in Atlantic City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Atlantic SmilesFull profile(609) 344-1900

  25. #25 Women & Children's Health

    1125 Atlantic Ave # 101, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for emergency dental care in Atlantic City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Women & Children's HealthFull profile(609) 348-0066

All 26 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Atlantic City Dental Center28

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Atlantic City

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

What is emergency dental care?

Emergency dental care treats urgent problems such as severe toothache, a knocked-out or broken tooth, swelling, or bleeding that will not stop. The first goal is to relieve pain and control infection; full treatment may follow at a later visit.

Emergency dental care: specialist or general dentist?

Most dental emergencies are handled by general dentists who keep same-day or after-hours slots. You may be referred to an endodontist or oral surgeon afterward. Facial swelling with fever, trouble breathing or swallowing, or a jaw injury needs a hospital emergency department.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Atlantic City?

Typical ranges in USD for Atlantic City, NJ. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Atlantic City?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$160–$390DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—
After-hours or weekend visit$230–$620DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—
Emergency extraction$230–$620DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full emergency dental care cost guide for Atlantic City

What to expect from emergency dental care

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Emergency dental care: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 urgent visit; often a follow-up for definitive treatment
Chair timeAbout 30–90 minutes depending on the problem
RecoveryDepends on the treatment given; pain often eases within a day or two
When to see a specialistWhen the tooth needs a complex root canal or surgical extraction, or after facial trauma

How we ranked Atlantic City emergency care dentists

We scored 26 Atlantic City clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Atlantic City data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Emergency dental care in Atlantic City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Atlantic City?

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Emergency Department, Atlantic City ranks #1 of 26 Atlantic City clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Nguyen Hiep P DMD ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Atlantic City, NJ?

Emergency dental care in Atlantic City typically costs $130–$650 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $160–$390; after-hours or weekend visit $230–$620; emergency extraction $230–$620. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is emergency dental care covered by insurance or Medicaid in New Jersey?

Many dental insurance plans cover emergency exams and palliative treatment, though the follow-up work is covered at its own rate. Medicaid often covers emergency dental care for adults even in states with limited adult benefits. Check your plan.

Does emergency dental treatment hurt?

The problem that brings you in usually hurts more than the treatment. Dentists typically numb the area with local anesthetic before any procedure. Some soreness afterward is common and is usually managed with over-the-counter pain relief, but follow your dentist's advice.

Which Atlantic City emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 26 Atlantic City clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Unite Here Health Center, Mendelsohn Ira DDS and Mainland Dental Associates. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer emergency dental care in Atlantic City?

26 Atlantic City clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 3 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Atlantic City

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 26 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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