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Best General Dentists in Buffalo, NY (2026)

129 clinics offering general dentistry, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Sheridan Family Dentistry, ranked #1 of 129 by service score; 4.9★ from 532 Google reviews, Saturday hours.

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129 Buffalo clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 3 offer same-day or emergency visits and 14 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 80 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Buffalo at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Buffalo at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)
1Sheridan Family Dentistry744.9★ (532)
2Nickel City Dentistry734.8★ (597)
3City Smiles73—
4Costantini Richard M DDS73—
5Dr. Mei Kwan Chang, DDS73—
6Dr. Thomas A. Balcerak, DDS73—
7Emergency Dentist Buffalo New York73—
8Emergency Dentist Buffalo NY73—
9Hart Patrick M DDS73—
10Kathryn Korff73—

The 129 best general dentistry dentists in Buffalo, 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 general dentistry in Buffalo

    #1 Sheridan Family Dentistry

    1895 Sheridan Dr, Buffalo, NY 14223

    74/100

    Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Buffalo: 4.9★ from 532 Google reviews; Saturday hours.

    • 4.9from 532 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Sheridan Family DentistryFull profile(716) 831-9200
    In their words

    Your Experienced Team for Complete Family & General Dentistry-John Eberz DDS --Mark Donahue DDS--Robert J LaCarrubba DDS--Lawrence Whelan DDS--Sheridan Family Dentistry--2707 Sheridan Drive Tonawanda NY 14150--(716)-831-9200--Contact us at SheridanFamilyDentistry@Verizon.Net--Convenient Hours and Same Day Appointments-Serving Tonawanda, Kenmore, Amherst & North Buffalo.

    From Sheridan Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  7. #7 Emergency Dentist Buffalo New York

    2121 Main St #202, Buffalo, NY 14214, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for general dentistry in Buffalo 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 Emergency Dentist Buffalo New YorkFull profile(716) 271-7511
    In their words

    Do you or a family member need an emergency dentist in Buffalo? You've come to the right place! We work with the top clinics in emergency dental in the Buffalo area. Emergency Dentist Buffalo New York is a 24 hour dental referral service that can help find a dentist for any emergency need you may have.

    From Emergency Dentist Buffalo New York's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  12. #12 Pediatric Dental Center: Wanamaker Carrie A DDS

    515 Abbott Rd # 402, Buffalo, NY 14220, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for general dentistry in Buffalo 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 Pediatric Dental Center: Wanamaker Carrie A DDSFull profile(716) 828-3575

  16. #16 Buffalo Dental Group

    295 Englewood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223

    72/100

    Ranked #16 for general dentistry in Buffalo: 4.9★ from 443 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 443 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu closed · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Buffalo Dental GroupFull profile(716) 832-7595
    In their words

    The Buffalo Dental Group is a family dental practice in Western New York that takes pride in practicing an ultra-conservative approach to dentistry. No matter what kind of dental work you need, our minimally invasive approach is designed to preserve as much of your natural tooth as possible, leaving you with a more healthy, natural-looking smile. Buffalo Dental Group has dedicated over 25 years to Minimally Invasive Dentistry. Our use of intelligent, ultra-conservative…

    From Buffalo Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  17. #17 Berardi Dentistry

    2322 Wehrle Dr, Buffalo, NY 14221

    71/100

    Ranked #17 for general dentistry in Buffalo: 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 211 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–3 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Berardi DentistryFull profile(716) 687-0628
    In their words

    At Berardi Dentistry, we are fully committed to making your experience as comfortable as possible. We will take every measure to make your visit a success. Dr. Berardi has spent the past 25 years helping families to fall in love with their smiles. He truly enjoys guiding people of all ages to real dental success.

    From Berardi Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Smile Center Buffalo, NY

    4427 Union Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225, United States

    68/100

    Ranked #22 for general dentistry in Buffalo: 4.7★ from 770 Google reviews.

    • 4.7from 770 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smile Center Buffalo, NYFull profile(716) 220-7635
    In their words

    The Smile Center, Emergency Dental Clinic in Buffalo, NY was founded on the principles of providing a superior quality of care, without stress or pain. You will find the atmosphere in our office to be relaxed and inviting. Dr. Gordon Kent, founder of the Smile Center, has the skills, training, and experience you would expect from a specialist in orthodontics, implantology, anesthesiology, cosmetic dentistry, or reconstructive dentistry.

    From Smile Center Buffalo, NY's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Western New York Dental Group

    2290 Delaware Ave # 300, Buffalo, NY 14216

    68/100

    Ranked #25 for general dentistry in Buffalo: 4.3★ from 117 Google reviews; evening hours and Saturday hours.

    • 4.3from 117 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7:30 AM–7 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–6 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Western New York Dental GroupFull profile(716) 885-1905
    In their words

    Regardless of the treatment needed, new patients are often surprised at the individual attention that comes with a visit to Western New York Dental Group. We elicit this reaction by focusing on a blend of Quality, Convenience and Caring. It would be our privilege to partner with you to help you and your family work toward achieving a lifetime of good oral health and overall well-being!

    From Western New York Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 129 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #129, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Alejo Mariano67
27Dr Arlette Kirk DDS67
28Dr Tyler Ferguson DDS67
29Dr. George Sarandev, DDS67
30Dr. Scott Burke67
31Robbins & Robbins67
32Stellar Dental Care67
33Zambron Dental67
34Dr. Bob's Dental Care664.6★ (185)
35Wood Dental Associates664.8★ (167)
36Dr. Martin J. Nowak, DDS654.2★ (5)
37Ellen C. Lippa, DDS654.9★ (51)Sat
38Dr Bob's Dental Care644.7★ (152)
39Priority Dental Care645.0★ (1)
40Good Neighbors Health Care644.5★ (37)Evenings
41Dr Bob's Dental Care644.5★ (206)
42Elana Korn644.0★ (2)
43Kenmore Dental Associates, PLLC634.3★ (32)Evenings
44University Dental Associates Inc.63Sat · Sun
45Aesthetic Associates Centre634.4★ (44)Evenings
46Burstein Irwin L DDS635.0★ (1)
47Gambacorta Alfonse J DDS635.0★ (1)
48Gambacorta Joseph E DDS635.0★ (1)
49L B Orthodontics635.0★ (1)
50Mai Michelle X DDS635.0★ (1)
51University Pediatric Dentistry634.3★ (76)
52Dr. Daniel A. Martinez, DDS624.6★ (11)Evenings · Sat · Sun
53METROPOLITAN DENTAL, PLLC,624.8★ (56)
54TrueSmiles Dental623.7★ (127)Sat
55Allentown Dental624.3★ (37)
56University Pediatric Dentistry614.0★ (342)
57Margaret Pazzaglia, DDS614.1★ (39)Sat
58comfort dental614.3★ (95)
59Aspire Family Dental604.0★ (277)
60North Buffalo Dental Group604.4★ (38)
61Hannon Timothy J DDS603.5★ (4)Evenings
62Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc.603.1★ (353)Evenings · Sat
63Just 4 Me Pediatric Dentistry604.8★ (337)
64Stellar Dental Management Llc604.8★ (32)
65Buffalo Smiles for Kids605.0★ (13)
66Amherst Oral Surgery593.6★ (27)
67Lif Dental593.0★ (2)
68Urgent Dental Help BNY593.0★ (2)
69William J Faricellie III, DMD595.0★ (84)Evenings
70Seneca Ridge Dental | North584.4★ (24)
71Goldstein Dental584.7★ (215)
72Niagara Family Dental P.C.585.0★ (4)
73Patricia Haberman DDS PC575.0★ (19)Evenings
74Western New York Dental Group574.2★ (89)Sat
75Dentist on Seneca PLLC574.6★ (152)
76Dr. Richard R. Charlap Jr, DDS563.5★ (33)
77Thomas J Keohane Family Dentistry..562.3★ (35)Evenings · Sat · Sun
78Trolley Ronald R DDS565.0★ (6)
79Benatovich Howard W DDS564.0★ (4)
80University Pediatric Dentistry563.6★ (17)
81Growing Smiles564.8★ (31)
82Saturnino Dental PC564.8★ (5)
83Rizzo Frank J DDS554.3★ (6)
84Theodore J. Jenkins, DDS555.0★ (3)
85Mazgaj David K DDS555.0★ (4)
86Suburban Family Dental544.5★ (17)Evenings
87Charlap Dental Services542.7★ (20)
88Dr. William Boyczuk545.0★ (2)
89Kirk Arlette T DDS545.0★ (2)
90Robert Moynihan Dentist545.0★ (29)
91Dr. Mark Salvo534.7★ (30)
92Benjamin Hauer535.0★ (1)
93Edwin L. Tyska, DDS535.0★ (1)
94Dr. Lata Shenoy, DDS515.0★ (1)
95DePlato Frances L DDS514.7★ (14)
96Jericho Road Family Dental512.2★ (13)Evenings
97Schroeder Eric H504.6★ (9)
98Thomas Edmund DDS493.2★ (6)Evenings
99Tonawanda Family Dental Care494.4★ (7)
100Dr. Fred A. Luongo Jr, DDS484.7★ (7)
101Douglas Hamill DDS47Evenings
102Sheehan Dental47Evenings
103Neuhaus Walter G DDS47Evenings
104ECMC Dental - Grider Street452.4★ (71)
105Inspire Dental Group37
106Dr Jack Su DDS37
107Michael J Foley & Associates37
108Mc Lean Terrence R DDS37
109Mini Dental Implants37
110UB Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery37
111Attlee Dental Practice34
112Aspire Family Dental33
113University Pediatric Dentistry33
114Dr Bob's Dental Care33
115Vellaris Dental Care Buffalo27Sat · Sun
116Drs. Lawrence Rosen24Sat
117BrightWay Dental Clinic15
118Dr. Albert Cantos15
119Forever smile15
120McCann Brigid E DDS15
121Michaels Bernard DDS15
122Monaco Rhonda15
123Stanley L. Zak Jr., D.D.S.15
124Vision Dental Hub15
125Aspen dental8
126Founders Dental Group Buffalo8
127Platinum Dental Studio Buffalo8
128Inspire7
129Suburban Dental7

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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 Buffalo?

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

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

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

What to expect from general dentistry

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

General dentistry: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 visit for a checkup; follow-up visits if treatment is needed
Chair timeAbout 30–60 minutes for an exam and cleaning
RecoveryNone for a routine checkup
When to see a specialistWhen your dentist finds a problem outside routine care, such as a complex root canal, advanced gum disease or bite problems

How we ranked Buffalo general dentistry dentists

We scored 129 Buffalo clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 20 were excluded (3 closed and 17 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
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Buffalo data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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

General dentistry in Buffalo: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Buffalo?

Sheridan Family Dentistry ranks #1 of 129 Buffalo clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. It has 4.9★ from 532 Google reviews and Saturday hours. Nickel City Dentistry ranks #2 (4.8★ from 597 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Buffalo, NY?

General dentistry in Buffalo 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 Buffalo general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

14 of 129 Buffalo clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Sheridan Family Dentistry, ACE dental and Advantage Dentistry. 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 Buffalo?

129 Buffalo clinics list general dentistry in our data. 14 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 80 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Buffalo

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 143 clinics.
  2. : 17 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 3 closed clinics removed.

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