Best General Dentists in Johnson City, NY (2026)

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

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Best overall for general dentistry: Dr. Charles M. Sostowski, DDS, ranked #1 of 22 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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22 Johnson City clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 3 open after 6pm. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Johnson City at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Johnson City at a glance
Rank	Clinic	Service score	Rating (reviews)
1	Dr. Charles M. Sostowski, DDS	73	—
2	Dr. Kristina A. Vingelis, DDS	73	—
3	Arbosheski Helena	67	—
4	Dr. Jeffrey N. Miller, DMD	67	—
5	Dr. Jerry Farrell	67	—
6	Marusich James M DDS	67	—
7	Scott R. Rollison, DDS Endodontics	67	—
8	Oakdale Dental	63	5.0★ (4)
9	UHS Primary Care - Johnson City	47	—
10	marcondental	43	—

The 22 best general dentistry dentists in Johnson 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.

Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Johnson City
#1 Dr. Charles M. Sostowski, DDS
205 Oakdale Rd, Johnson City, NY 13790
73/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Johnson City 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. Charles M. Sostowski, DDS Full profile (607) 786-4423
#2 Dr. Kristina A. Vingelis, DDS
145 Oakdale Rd, Johnson City, NY 13790, United States
73/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #2 for general dentistry in Johnson City 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. Kristina A. Vingelis, DDS Full profile (607) 217-5853
In their words
Don't wait to get the important care you need. At Ascension, we have changed the ways we provide care. In-person and virtual visits are available. When you need care, Ascension is committed to keeping you safe while you're receiving it. Our hospitals and clinics have implemented safety precautions to protect our patients and our care teams. From screening our associates to rigorous cleaning and disinfecting procedures, we are balancing care with caution. Call to discuss the…
From Dr. Kristina A. Vingelis, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#3 Arbosheski Helena
260 Riverside Dr, Johnson City, NY 13790
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #3 for general dentistry in Johnson City 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
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#4 Dr. Jeffrey N. Miller, DMD
1025 Reynolds Rd, Johnson City, NY 13790
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #4 for general dentistry in Johnson City 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
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#5 Dr. Jerry Farrell
95 Riverside Dr, Johnson City, NY 13790
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #5 for general dentistry in Johnson City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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#6 Marusich James M DDS
190 Main St, Johnson City, NY 13790
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #6 for general dentistry in Johnson City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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#7 Scott R. Rollison, DDS Endodontics
12 Beech St, Johnson City, NY 13790
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #7 for general dentistry in Johnson City 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
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#8 Oakdale Dental
12 Beech St, Johnson City, NY 13790
63/10085% of factors measured
Ranked #8 for general dentistry in Johnson City: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.
- 5.0from 4 Google reviews
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#9 UHS Primary Care - Johnson City
507 Main St, Johnson City, NY 13790
47/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #9 for general dentistry in Johnson City: evening hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
Hours
Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
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In their words
UHS is a locally owned, not-for-profit, healthcare system with more than 60 locations in the area. UHS is the perfect place for you to find a New York primary care provider whose office becomes the home base for all your health care needs. We want to be more than just family practice medicine, your doctor will become your partner in your health care. That means making same day appointments available when you're sick, referring you to a specialist when you need one and…
From UHS Primary Care - Johnson City's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#10 marcondental
190 Main St, Johnson City, NY 13790
43/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #10 for general dentistry in Johnson City: evening hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
Hours
Mon 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Tue 7:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 7 AM–2 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
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#11 Vingelis & Lee Family Dental pc
145 Oakdale Rd, Johnson City, NY 13790
43/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #11 for general dentistry in Johnson City: evening hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
Hours
Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
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#12 Lalor Family Dental Administrative Offices
13 Beech St, Johnson City, NY 13790
37/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #12 for general dentistry in Johnson 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–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
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#13 Missih Dental Care & Periodontics
355 Riverside Dr, Johnson City, NY 13790
37/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #13 for general dentistry in Johnson 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–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Missih Dental Care & Periodontics Full profile (607) 798-7188
In their words
Stay Up to Date With Your Regular Teeth Cleanings Get the care you need at our family dentistry in Syracuse, Vestal or Elmira, NY Finding the right dentist is important for your overall health care. If you're looking for a dentist in Syracuse, Vestal or Elmira, NY, turn to Missih Dental Care & Periodontics. Our dentists practice everything from family dentistry to sedation dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. We also offer emergency dental services to assist you as quickly as…
From Missih Dental Care & Periodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#14 Columbia Dental Group
515 Columbia Dr, Johnson City, NY 13790
37/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #14 for general dentistry in Johnson 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 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7:30 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Columbia Dental Group Full profile (607) 770-1122
In their words
Columbia Dental Group formed June 1, 2020, as a merger of two long-standing dental practices with the goal of providing modern, comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages. Our Doctors are Tom Bucker, Hayes Aronson, and Mike Sprague, formerly Carpathian Dental and Dr's Bill Marusich, Jim Marusich, and Roger Conti, formerly Marusich and Conti Dental. Columbia Dental Group offers years of experience with new technologies including 3-D Cone Beam CT technology, digital…
From Columbia Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#15 Oakdale Mall Dental, LLP
601-635 Harry L Dr #46, Johnson City, NY 13790
37/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #15 for general dentistry in Johnson 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 10 AM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
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#16 James L DeSantis DDS, MD
535 Columbia Dr, Johnson City, NY 13790
37/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #16 for general dentistry in Johnson 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 8:15 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:15 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at James L DeSantis DDS, MD Full profile (607) 729-5900
#17 United Dental Services, PLLC
361 Main St, Johnson City, NY 13790
37/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #17 for general dentistry in Johnson 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 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at United Dental Services, PLLC Full profile (607) 773-3131
#18 Snoring, Sleep Apnea & Oral Appliance Dentist - Dr. Thomas Bucker
515 Columbia Dr, Johnson City, NY 13790, United States
37/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #18 for general dentistry in Johnson 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 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Snoring, Sleep Apnea & Oral Appliance Dentist - Dr. Thomas Bucker Full profile (607) 231-8563
#19 Dr. William J. Kucko
226 Oakdale Rd, Johnson City, NY 13790, United States
37/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #19 for general dentistry in Johnson 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–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
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#20 Dr. Jerome T. Farrell II DMD
95 Riverside Dr, Johnson City, NY 13790, United States
37/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #20 for general dentistry in Johnson 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 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Dr. Jerome T. Farrell II DMD Full profile (607) 304-3993
#21 Dr. Payam Goudarzi, DDS
310 Reynolds Rd, Johnson City, NY 13790
33/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #21 for general dentistry in Johnson 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–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Dr. Payam Goudarzi, DDS Full profile (607) 722-1154
#22 Benware Jr John T DDS
260 Riverside Dr #1, Johnson City, NY 13790, United States
33/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #22 for general dentistry in Johnson 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–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–12 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Benware Jr John T DDS Full profile (607) 722-6985

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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 Johnson City?

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

How much does general dentistry cost in Johnson City?
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 Johnson City

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 Johnson City general dentistry dentists

We scored 22 Johnson City clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 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 Johnson City 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 Johnson City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Johnson City?

Dr. Charles M. Sostowski, DDS ranks #1 of 22 Johnson City clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. Dr. Kristina A. Vingelis, DDS ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Johnson City, NY?

General dentistry in Johnson City 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.

How many dentists offer general dentistry in Johnson City?

22 Johnson City clinics list general dentistry in our data. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Johnson City at a glance

The 22 best general dentistry dentists in Johnson City, ranked

#1 Dr. Charles M. Sostowski, DDS

#2 Dr. Kristina A. Vingelis, DDS

#3 Arbosheski Helena

#4 Dr. Jeffrey N. Miller, DMD

#5 Dr. Jerry Farrell

#6 Marusich James M DDS

#7 Scott R. Rollison, DDS Endodontics

#8 Oakdale Dental

#9 UHS Primary Care - Johnson City

#10 marcondental

#11 Vingelis & Lee Family Dental pc

#12 Lalor Family Dental Administrative Offices

#13 Missih Dental Care & Periodontics

#14 Columbia Dental Group

#15 Oakdale Mall Dental, LLP

#16 James L DeSantis DDS, MD

#17 United Dental Services, PLLC

#18 Snoring, Sleep Apnea & Oral Appliance Dentist - Dr. Thomas Bucker

#19 Dr. William J. Kucko

#20 Dr. Jerome T. Farrell II DMD

#21 Dr. Payam Goudarzi, DDS

#22 Benware Jr John T DDS