Best General Dentists in Albany, NY (2026)

86 clinics offering general dentistry, rankedUpdated October 21, 20260 paid placementsHow we rank →

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Best overall for general dentistry: Mini Dental Implants, ranked #1 of 86 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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86 Albany clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 3 offer same-day or emergency visits and 15 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 33 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Albany at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Albany at a glance
Rank	Clinic	Service score	Rating (reviews)	Same-day
1	Mini Dental Implants	77	—	Yes
2	Albany Dental Team	73	—	—
3	Albany Dentist LLC	73	—	—
4	Denture Implants Albany	73	—	—
5	Alvarez Dental LLC	72	4.7★ (133)	Yes
6	Brady Dental	69	5.0★ (7)	—
7	Urgent Dental Care	67	—	—
8	Barclay Dr & Bresin Dr: Bresin Howard J DDS	67	—	—
9	Capital Dental Care	67	—	—
10	Center Health Care: Dental Services	67	—	—

The 86 best general dentistry dentists in Albany, 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.

Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Albany
#1 Mini Dental Implants
90 State St #673, Albany, NY 12207
77/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Albany: emergency visits and evening hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
- Emergency care
Hours
Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Mini Dental Implants Full profile (518) 250-6801
#2 Albany Dental Team
99 Pine St #108, Albany, NY 12207, United States
73/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #2 for general dentistry in Albany on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Albany Dental Team Full profile (518) 434-3151
#3 Albany Dentist LLC
579A New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208, United States
73/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #3 for general dentistry in Albany on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Albany Dentist LLC Full profile (518) 400-3936
#4 Denture Implants Albany
650 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206
73/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #4 for general dentistry in Albany on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Denture Implants Albany Full profile (518) 874-0114
#5 Alvarez Dental LLC
123 Whitehall Rd Apt 1, Albany, NY 12209
72/100
Ranked #5 for general dentistry in Albany: 4.7★ from 133 Google reviews; emergency visits and evening hours.
- 4.7from 133 Google reviews
- Emergency care
Hours
Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
General dentistry Cleaning
Book appointment at Alvarez Dental LLC Full profile (844) 578-3136
#6 Brady Dental
803 Livingston Ave, Albany, NY 12206
69/100
Ranked #6 for general dentistry in Albany: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews; evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.
- 5.0from 7 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 9 AM–8 PM
General dentistry Cleaning
Book appointment at Brady Dental Full profile (838) 304-0523
#7 Urgent Dental Care
87 Columbia St, Albany, NY 12210
67/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #7 for general dentistry in Albany: evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
Hours
Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 8 AM–6 PM
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Urgent Dental Care Full profile (518) 579-7474
#8 Barclay Dr & Bresin Dr: Bresin Howard J DDS
1021 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #8 for general dentistry in Albany on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Barclay Dr & Bresin Dr: Bresin Howard J DDS Full profile (518) 482-4948
#9 Capital Dental Care
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #9 for general dentistry in Albany on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Capital Dental Care Full profile
#10 Center Health Care: Dental Services
314 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #10 for general dentistry in Albany on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Center Health Care: Dental Services Full profile (518) 437-5734
#11 Dental Implants Albany
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #11 for general dentistry in Albany on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Dental Implants Albany Full profile
#12 Dental western Ave
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #12 for general dentistry in Albany on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Dental western Ave Full profile
#13 Dr. Benjamin P. Graham, DMD
317 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #13 for general dentistry in Albany on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Dr. Benjamin P. Graham, DMD Full profile (518) 525-1757
#14 Dr. Seth Farren
100 Great Oaks Blvd Ste 112, Albany, NY 12203, United States
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #14 for general dentistry in Albany on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Dr. Seth Farren Full profile (518) 682-6400
#15 Girgis Narmin DDS
5 Pine West Plaza # 509, Albany, NY 12205
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #15 for general dentistry in Albany on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Girgis Narmin DDS Full profile (518) 456-7673
#16 Myhre Christiane DDS
175 Green St, Albany, NY 12202, United States
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #16 for general dentistry in Albany on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Myhre Christiane DDS Full profile (518) 447-4587
#17 Vignali Robert P DDS
29 Colvin Ave, Albany, NY 12206, United States
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #17 for general dentistry in Albany on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Vignali Robert P DDS Full profile (518) 459-7993
#18 Excelsior Smiles
880 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
66/100
Ranked #18 for general dentistry in Albany: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 121 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning
Book appointment at Excelsior Smiles Full profile (518) 438-1421
#19 Janice M. Delehanty DDS
1484 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
65/100
Ranked #19 for general dentistry in Albany: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 63 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
General dentistry Emergency care
Book appointment at Janice M. Delehanty DDS Full profile (518) 456-6171
#20 Deitz Family Dental
108 Everett Rd, Albany, NY 12205
63/100
Ranked #20 for general dentistry in Albany: 4.9★ from 304 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 304 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning
Book appointment at Deitz Family Dental Full profile (518) 458-1723
#21 Full Mouth Dental Implants Albany
399 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211
63/100
Ranked #21 for general dentistry in Albany: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews; Saturday hours.
- 5.0from 7 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning
Book appointment at Full Mouth Dental Implants Albany Full profile (518) 425-9328
#22 Same Day Dentures Albany
3 Winners Cir #300, Albany, NY 12205
62/100
Ranked #22 for general dentistry in Albany: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews; Saturday hours.
- 5.0from 6 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning
Book appointment at Same Day Dentures Albany Full profile (518) 293-2050
#23 1st Advantage Dental - Colonie
1662 Central Ave Ste 2, Albany, NY 12205
62/100
Ranked #23 for general dentistry in Albany: 4.8★ from 637 Google reviews.
- 4.8from 637 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning
Book appointment at 1st Advantage Dental - Colonie Full profile (518) 851-8469
#24 Thayer Richard D DDS
435 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205
62/10085% of factors measured
Ranked #24 for general dentistry in Albany: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.
- 4.6from 18 Google reviews
General dentistry Cleaning
Book appointment at Thayer Richard D DDS Full profile (518) 456-1622
#25 Implant Dentures Albany
203 N Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207
60/100
Ranked #25 for general dentistry in Albany: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews; Saturday hours.
- 5.0from 10 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning
Book appointment at Implant Dentures Albany Full profile (518) 353-6564

All 86 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #86, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

Rank	Clinic	DR Score	Rating (reviews)	Evenings / weekends
26	All Kids Smile	60	5.0★ (219)
27	Westmere Dental Care	60	4.9★ (219)
28	Pediatric Dental Group	59	4.6★ (181)
29	David J Papa DMD & Jaclyn M Papa DDS	58	4.9★ (181)
30	Levine David DDS	58	4.9★ (166)
31	Partial Dentures Albany	58	5.0★ (9)	Sat
32	Affordable Dental Implants Albany	57		Sat · Sun
33	Zappia & Fryer General Dentistry	56	4.9★ (105)
34	Where Smiles Grow	56	4.7★ (193)
35	Christopher Maestro	55	5.0★ (1)
36	David L. Weinstein, D.D.S.	54	4.7★ (25)
37	Porcelain Crowns	53		Sat · Sun
38	A.R. Wynnykiw, DDS, PLLC	53	4.8★ (20)
39	Amy M. Sementilli, D.M.D.	53	4.1★ (29)
40	Amrutha Mandava, DDS	52	5.0★ (19)
41	Winsey Dental Associates	52	4.7★ (15)
42	Barats Family Dentistry	52	4.2★ (51)
43	Midway Family Dental Associates	52	4.5★ (15)
44	Taranto Robert N DMD	51	4.3★ (9)
45	Lawrence A Kotlow PC	51	4.0★ (150)
46	Delaney, David M DMD	51	4.7★ (18)
47	Robert A Cummings DMD	50	4.6★ (11)
48	Moran Jeffrey R DDS	49	4.3★ (10)
49	Pasquali Michael J DDS	47	3.6★ (9)
50	Albany Dental Pros	47		Sat
51	Albany Dentist Experts	47		Sat
52	Albany Dental Team	47		Evenings
53	Best Dentist	47		Evenings
54	Mottolese & Mottolese DDS, PC	46	5.0★ (1)
55	Family Smile Dental LLC	44		Evenings · Sat · Sun
56	Flexible Partial Dentures	43		Sat
57	Albany County Dental Associates	43		Sat
58	Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center - Albany Dental Clinic	37
59	Dental Wellness of Albany	37
60	Jignya Dharia DDS LLC	37
61	Madison Dental	37
62	Gialanella Family Dentistry	37
63	St. Peter's Dental Center	37
64	All On 4 Dental Implants	37
65	Rose Dental Associates	37
66	Albany Advanced Dental Care	37
67	Capital Region Periodontics and Dental Implants	37
68	Hudson Dental PC	37
69	Albany Dental Care, P.C.	37
70	Albany Dental Practice	37
71	Albany Upstate Dental	37
72	Albany Group Dental Practice PLLC	37
73	Western Dental Care P.C.	37
74	Colvin Avenue Dental	33
75	Mini Dental Implants	33
76	Press On Veneers	33
77	Teeth Whitening Albany	33
78	Tooth Filling	33
79	Aspen Dental	33
80	Emblem Health Family Dental	33
81	Dr. Anuradha Kanakasabapathi	28
82	Dr.K Dental Albany NY	17
83	Dr. Ryan Mitchell Emergency Dentist Albany 24 Hours	15
84	Emergency Dentist Utica	15
85	Affordable Dental Implants	14
86	Gentle Smiles Family Dentistry	7

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What is general dentistry?

General dentistry covers routine care: checkups, cleanings, x-rays, fillings and basic treatment of gum disease. A general dentist is usually the first stop for any dental problem and refers patients to specialists when a case needs it.

General dentistry: specialist or general dentist?

General dentists (DDS or DMD) provide this care themselves. There is no specialist for general dentistry; a general dentist may refer you to an endodontist, periodontist, orthodontist or oral surgeon for complex work.

How much does general dentistry cost in Albany?

Typical ranges in USD for Albany, NY. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does general dentistry cost in Albany?
Type	Typical range (USD)	Basis	As of
Checkup exam	$80–$240	DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York	—
Exam, cleaning and x-rays	$240–$560	DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York	—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full general dentistry cost guide for Albany

What to expect from general dentistry

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

General dentistry: visits, chair time and recovery
Fact	Typically
Typical visits	1 visit for a checkup; follow-up visits if treatment is needed
Chair time	About 30–60 minutes for an exam and cleaning
Recovery	None for a routine checkup
When to see a specialist	When your dentist finds a problem outside routine care, such as a complex root canal, advanced gum disease or bite problems

How we ranked Albany general dentistry dentists

We scored 86 Albany clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 5 were excluded (5 duplicate listings). 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
Factor	Weight	Computed from	In Albany data
Reputation	45%	Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating	Measured
Review volume	15%	log10(review count) against the city maximum	Measured
Recency	10%	Share of reviews in the last 12 months	Measured
Access	15%	Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients	Measured
Services	10%	Services offered out of 17	Measured
Profile completeness	5%	Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos	Measured

General dentistry in Albany: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Albany?

Mini Dental Implants ranks #1 of 86 Albany clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Albany Dental Team ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Albany, NY?

General dentistry in Albany typically costs $145–$435 USD. By type: checkup exam $80–$240; exam, cleaning and x-rays $240–$560. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is general dentistry covered by insurance or Medicaid in New York?

Most dental insurance plans cover preventive checkups and cleanings, often twice a year, with little or no cost share. Medicaid covers dental care for children in every state; adult dental benefits vary by state. Confirm your benefits before booking.

Does a dental checkup hurt?

A routine checkup is usually not painful. Most patients feel only mild pressure or scraping during the cleaning. People with sensitive teeth or gum inflammation may feel some discomfort, and dentists can often use numbing gel or adjust their technique if you tell them.

Which Albany general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

15 of 86 Albany clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Mini Dental Implants, Alvarez Dental LLC and Brady Dental. 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 general dentistry in Albany?

86 Albany clinics list general dentistry in our data. 15 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 33 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Albany at a glance

The 86 best general dentistry dentists in Albany, ranked

#1 Mini Dental Implants

#2 Albany Dental Team

#3 Albany Dentist LLC

#4 Denture Implants Albany

#5 Alvarez Dental LLC

#6 Brady Dental

#7 Urgent Dental Care

#8 Barclay Dr & Bresin Dr: Bresin Howard J DDS

#9 Capital Dental Care

#10 Center Health Care: Dental Services

#11 Dental Implants Albany

#12 Dental western Ave

#13 Dr. Benjamin P. Graham, DMD

#14 Dr. Seth Farren

#15 Girgis Narmin DDS

#16 Myhre Christiane DDS

#17 Vignali Robert P DDS

#18 Excelsior Smiles

#19 Janice M. Delehanty DDS

#20 Deitz Family Dental

#21 Full Mouth Dental Implants Albany

#22 Same Day Dentures Albany

#23 1st Advantage Dental - Colonie

#24 Thayer Richard D DDS

#25 Implant Dentures Albany