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Best General Dentists in Niagara Falls, NY (2026)

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

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Certo Margaret DDS, ranked #1 of 36 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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36 Niagara Falls clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 7 open after 6pm. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Niagara Falls at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Niagara Falls at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Certo Margaret DDS67
2Dr. Alexis Mierzwa, DDS67
3Dr. Helen Ibrahim67
4Dr. Jeffrey A. Baumler, DDS67
5Dr. Niusha Jahroudi, DDS67
6Dr. Samuel C. Morreale, DDS67
7Dr. Wendell Carmona67
8Eighth District Dental Society67
9Greater Niagara Oral Surgery67
10Hess Michael D DDS67

The 36 best general dentistry dentists in Niagara Falls, 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 Niagara Falls

    #1 Certo Margaret DDS

    521 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, United States

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Niagara Falls 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 Certo Margaret DDSFull profile(716) 282-5725

  20. #20 Sarah Bakar

    7426 Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for general dentistry in Niagara Falls: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Sarah BakarFull profile(716) 371-4284
    In their words

    Sarah Bakar practices in Niagara Falls, NY for Aspen Dental. With years of valuable dental experience, Sarah Bakar and the rest of the Aspen Dental team are proud to offer services like dentures, gum diseases, root canals, crowns, and bridges with the best lab technicians. To see a dentist near you book online or call anytime Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. We are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams,…

    From Sarah Bakar's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 Dr Philip Leta DDS & Dr Damian Jones DDS

    7208 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14304

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for general dentistry in Niagara Falls: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr Philip Leta DDS & Dr Damian Jones DDSFull profile(716) 283-3314

  22. #22 Alliance Family Dental

    746 Main St, Niagara Falls, NY 14301

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for general dentistry in Niagara Falls: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–6:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Alliance Family DentalFull profile(716) 282-4641
    In their words

    To all of of Dental Family and Friends, As you know information on COVID-19 Corona virus is changing frequently. We are taking every precaution and recommendation from the CDC and American Dental Association to treat our Patients. As providers of health care, my Team and I adhered to strict infection control protocol prior to the current outbreak, and will continue to do so. Currently we are excepting new patients and regular patients. Our office is open Monday through…

    From Alliance Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Advanced Dental Of Western New York

    9501 Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for general dentistry in Niagara Falls: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Advanced Dental Of Western New YorkFull profile(716) 297-1711

  24. #24 Hoffman Family Dentistry, PLLC. Dr. Stacy L. Hoffman, DDS

    6932 Williams Rd #1900, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for general dentistry in Niagara Falls: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Hoffman Family Dentistry, PLLC. Dr. Stacy L. Hoffman, DDSFull profile(716) 297-1675
    In their words

    Single Practitioner, female owned, family friendly, dental office owned and operated by Dr. Stacy Hoffman. Dr. Hoffman is a local Niagara County native who thoroughly loves and enjoys being a dentist. She is compassionate, caring, and treats every patient like a member of her family. She spends the time and effort on each patient that they deserve. Dr. Hoffman strives for perfection to create healthy, beautiful smiles.

    From Hoffman Family Dentistry, PLLC. Dr. Stacy L. Hoffman, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Schwartz Ronald L DDS

    604 4th St, Niagara Falls, NY 14301

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for general dentistry in Niagara Falls: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6:30 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Schwartz Ronald L DDSFull profile(716) 282-1402

All 36 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Dr. John A. Havens, DDS43Evenings
27Community Health Center Of Niagara37
28Volker Richard C DDS37
29Pellerite Pamela M DDS37
30Preferred Dental of Niagara371.0★ (2)
31Havens Family Dentistry33
32Di Laura John A DDS33
33Canali Gerald D DDS28
34Dr. Brendan P. Dowd, DDS28
35Dr. Jason A. Creps, DDS28
36Etengoff Richard DDS15

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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 Niagara Falls?

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

How much does general dentistry cost in Niagara Falls?
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 Niagara Falls

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 Niagara Falls general dentistry dentists

We scored 36 Niagara Falls clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 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 Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Niagara Falls?

Certo Margaret DDS ranks #1 of 36 Niagara Falls clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. Dr. Alexis Mierzwa, DDS ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Niagara Falls, NY?

General dentistry in Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls?

36 Niagara Falls clinics list general dentistry in our data. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Niagara Falls

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 36 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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