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Best Root Canal Dentists in Plainview, NY (2026)

40 clinics offering root canals, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for root canals: Dr. Keri Greene, ranked #1 of 40 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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40 Plainview clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 15 open Saturdays and 18 open after 6pm. None list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 root canal dentists in Plainview at a glance

Top 10 root canal dentists in Plainview at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Dr. Keri Greene73
2The Dental Practice - Burwood Dentist73
3Sidney Sternberger, DMD67
4Chavkin Ross DDS67
5Dentistry For Children67
6Dr. Anita E. Shashoua, DDS67
7Dr. Barry Elgort, DDS67
8Dr. Kellie A. Alberry, DDS67
9Dr. Margarita Pappas67
10Dr. Steven Hershenhorn67

The 40 best root canal dentists in Plainview, 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.

  2. #2 The Dental Practice - Burwood Dentist

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for root canals in Plainview 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 The Dental Practice - Burwood DentistFull profile
    In their words

    The Dental Practice & our wonderful team of Dentists have been serving the Burwood community since the 1940s. We are a family dental practice dedicated to providing a wide range of high-quality dental treatments. Our team and dentists & consultants make it easy for patients of all ages to have a happy and healthy smile. It is independently owned and operated by Dr Samuel Gidaro & is now considered the #1 Reviewed Dentist in Burwood, Sydney NSW.

    From The Dental Practice - Burwood Dentist's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 Sidney Sternberger, DMD

    1097 Old Country Rd #209, Plainview, NY 11803

    67/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for root canals in Plainview: evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8 PM · Tue 8 AM–3 PM · Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun 8 AM–3 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Sidney Sternberger, DMDFull profile(516) 931-2290

  20. #20 Island Dental Group

    100 Manetto Hill Rd Suite 211, Plainview, NY 11803

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for root canals in Plainview: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–8 PM · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–7:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Island Dental GroupFull profile(516) 935-0670

  21. #21 Richard L. Shulman Dmd Pc

    100 Manetto Hill Rd Suite 208, Plainview, NY 11803

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for root canals in Plainview: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7:30 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–8:30 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Richard L. Shulman Dmd PcFull profile(516) 932-1101
    In their words

    State of the art Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics for children and Adults. We accept almost all insurances and have been serving the community for 30 years! We are a boutique practice without the boutique attitude or cost. We promise the most consevative approach possible (least treatment). We aren’t a high volume “mill” with lots dentists being hired right out of dental school- who leave after a year or two. Come see what makes us different. You might be surprised to…

    From Richard L. Shulman Dmd Pc's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Julie A. Izen, DMD

    1 Main Pkwy, Plainview, NY 11803

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for root canals in Plainview: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–8 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Julie A. Izen, DMDFull profile(516) 302-4402
    In their words

    Welcome to the practices of Dr. Julie Izen. At our two practice locations, we are dedicated to providing the finest dental care on Long Island. Dr. Izen is committed to providing each patient with an exceptional level of care and attention. At our practices we are proud to participate in many dental insurance plans. Our dedicated staff works together to provide high quality comprehensive care. Our compassionate and professional team takes pride in paying close attention to…

    From Julie A. Izen, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Rebecca Sternberger, DDS, MA, MBA

    1097 Old Country Rd #209, Plainview, NY 11803, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for root canals in Plainview: evening hours and Sunday hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Rebecca Sternberger, DDS, MA, MBAFull profile(516) 931-2290

  24. #24 Dr. Ari M. Pillar, DDS

    1109 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for root canals in Plainview: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Ari M. Pillar, DDSFull profile(516) 931-7171

  25. #25 Philip Gold, DMD

    1097 Old Country Rd Suite 208, Plainview, NY 11803

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for root canals in Plainview: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–8 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8:30 AM–1:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Philip Gold, DMDFull profile(516) 302-1065
    In their words

    Welcome to the dental office of Dr. Philip Gold and Dr. Judy Sanders-Boyd. Creating and maintaining healthy smiles that inspire confidence is our number one priority! Proudly serving Long Island for over 20 years, we offer comprehensive care in all aspects of dentistry. Our Plainview dentists are highly skilled in the most advanced dental procedures designed to meet the needs of every member of your family. Even the most challenging smiles can be transformed into ones that…

    From Philip Gold, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 40 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Philip Walters DDS57Evenings · Sat
27Evolve Dental by Ken Kim DMD57Evenings · Sat
28Mandell Stewart DDS57Evenings · Sat
29Gittelson Glenn DDS57Evenings · Sat
30Dr. Seth M. Blum, DDS53Evenings · Sat
31Gorman Alan S DDS53Evenings · Sat
32The Ricco Dental Group53Evenings · Sat
33Leading Edge Oral Surgery47Sat
34Glenn S. Ludwig, DMD47Evenings
35Wayne Michaels, DDS47Evenings
36Meadowbrook Dentistry47Sat
37Plainview Dental47Evenings
38JRF DDS47Evenings
39Eric B. Fisher DDS - A Dental365 Company37
40The Homeward Bound Dentist33

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Plainview

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 a root canal?

A root canal removes infected or inflamed pulp from inside a tooth, then cleans, disinfects and seals the canals. It is done to save a natural tooth that would otherwise need to come out. Most back teeth need a crown afterward.

Root canal: specialist or general dentist?

Many general dentists perform root canals, especially on front teeth and premolars. Endodontists are root canal specialists with 2–3 extra years of training. They are often recommended for molars with curved or hidden canals, retreatments, and teeth with unusual anatomy.

None of Plainview's 40 clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. See endodontists in Plainview

How much does a root canal cost in Plainview?

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

How much does a root canal cost in Plainview?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Front tooth (anterior)$1,000–$1,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Premolar (bicuspid)$1,150–$1,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Molar$1,450–$2,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Retreatment of a previous root canal$1,600–$2,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full root canal cost guide for Plainview

What to expect from a root canal

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

A root canal: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1–2 visits, plus a later visit for a crown on most back teeth
Chair timeAbout 60–90 minutes per visit
RecoveryMost patients return to normal activity the next day; tenderness for a few days is common
When to see a specialistMolars, retreatment of an earlier root canal, calcified or curved canals, or when your dentist refers you

How we ranked Plainview root canal dentists

We scored 40 Plainview clinics offering root canals on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 duplicate listings). 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 Plainview 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

Root canals in Plainview: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Plainview?

Dr. Keri Greene ranks #1 of 40 Plainview clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. The Dental Practice - Burwood Dentist ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an endodontist on staff.

How much does a root canal cost in Plainview, NY?

A root canal in Plainview typically costs $1,015–$2,030 USD. By type: front tooth (anterior) $1,000–$1,500; premolar (bicuspid) $1,150–$1,750; molar $1,450–$2,000. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Plainview do root canals?

Yes. None of the 40 Plainview clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data, so general dentists there typically provide it. Typical reasons to see an endodontist: molars, retreatment of an earlier root canal, calcified or curved canals, or when your dentist refers you.

Is a root canal covered by insurance or Medicaid in New York?

Many dental insurance plans cover root canals as basic or major care, often at 50–80% after the deductible, up to the annual maximum. The crown is usually billed separately. Medicaid coverage for adults varies by state.

Does a root canal hurt?

Most patients say a root canal feels similar to getting a filling, because the tooth is numbed with local anesthetic. The infection beforehand is often more painful than the procedure. Mild soreness for a few days afterward is common and usually eases with over-the-counter pain relief.

Which Plainview root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

15 of 40 Plainview clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including Sidney Sternberger, DMD, Island Dental Group and Richard L. Shulman Dmd Pc. 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 root canals in Plainview?

40 Plainview clinics list root canals in our data. 0 of them list an endodontist on staff. 15 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Plainview

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 43 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.

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