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Best Dentists in Albany, NY (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Albany: Mini Dental Implants, DR Score 77/100, open 7 days until 12 AM and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 1

    Best for same-day emergencies: Mini Dental Implants, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 108.

  3. 8

    Best for kids and families: The Smile Zone, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #8 of 108.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Mini Dental Implants, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 108.

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108 Albany clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 16 are open Saturdays, 8 on Sundays and 7 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 3 list emergency care. 55 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Albany at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Albany at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Mini Dental Implants77—Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Emergencies
2Albany Dental Team73———
3Albany Dentist LLC73———
4Denture Implants Albany73———
5Alvarez Dental LLC724.7★ (133)Evenings · Sat · Sun—
6Brady Dental695.0★ (7)Evenings · Sat · Sun—
7Urgent Dental Care67—Evenings · Sat · Sun—
8The Smile Zone674.9★ (1,373)—Kids
9Barclay Dr & Bresin Dr: Bresin Howard J DDS67———
10Capital Dental Care67———

The 108 best dentists in Albany, ranked

Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.

All 108 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #108, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
261st Advantage Dental - Colonie624.8★ (637)
27Thayer Richard D DDS624.6★ (18)
28Albany Braces614.9★ (498)
29Stephen A. Harris, DMD604.9★ (312)
30Implant Dentures Albany605.0★ (10)Sat
31All Kids Smile605.0★ (219)
32Westmere Dental Care604.9★ (219)
33Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics of Albany604.7★ (585)
341021 Dental594.9★ (229)
35Pediatric Dental Group594.6★ (181)
36Affordable Dentures & Implants584.5★ (533)
37David J Papa DMD & Jaclyn M Papa DDS584.9★ (181)
38Levine David DDS584.9★ (166)
39Albany Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Group584.6★ (151)
40Partial Dentures Albany585.0★ (9)Sat
41DeSanti & Linden Dentistry574.9★ (245)
42Affordable Dental Implants Albany57Sat · Sun
43Zappia & Fryer General Dentistry564.9★ (105)
44Where Smiles Grow564.7★ (193)
45Aibel Endodontics564.7★ (190)
46Albany's Smiles564.8★ (79)
47Capital District Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons554.4★ (163)
48Christopher Maestro555.0★ (1)
49W Daniel Billington, DMD, MS, PLLC544.4★ (28)
50David L. Weinstein, D.D.S.544.7★ (25)
51Porcelain Crowns53Sat · Sun
52A.R. Wynnykiw, DDS, PLLC534.8★ (20)
53Amy M. Sementilli, D.M.D.534.1★ (29)
54Amrutha Mandava, DDS525.0★ (19)
55Albany Periodontics - Alexander Choe DDS MS524.5★ (63)
56Winsey Dental Associates524.7★ (15)
57Barats Family Dentistry524.2★ (51)
58Richard Pastrana DDS524.8★ (25)
59Midway Family Dental Associates524.5★ (15)
60Taranto Robert N DMD514.3★ (9)
61Lawrence A Kotlow PC514.0★ (150)
62Delaney, David M DMD514.7★ (18)
63Michael A. Landau, DMD504.4★ (25)
64Family And Cosmetic Dentistry503.7★ (133)
65Esmay Timothy R DDS504.6★ (11)
66Robert A Cummings DMD504.6★ (11)
67Smilebliss by Allwood Orthodontics493.4★ (34)
68Ideal Orthodontics493.9★ (57)
69Moran Jeffrey R DDS494.3★ (10)
70Jenna Fiman, DMD483.3★ (57)
71Pasquali Michael J DDS473.6★ (9)
72Albany Dental Pros47Sat
73Albany Dentist Experts47Sat
74Albany Dental Team47Evenings
75Best Dentist47Evenings
76Mottolese & Mottolese DDS, PC465.0★ (1)
77Family Smile Dental LLC44Evenings · Sat · Sun
78Flexible Partial Dentures43Sat
79Albany County Dental Associates43Sat
80Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center - Albany Dental Clinic37
81Dental Wellness of Albany37
82Jignya Dharia DDS LLC37
83Madison Dental37
84Gialanella Family Dentistry37
85St. Peter's Dental Center37
86All On 4 Dental Implants37
87Rose Dental Associates37
88Albany Advanced Dental Care37
89Capital Region Periodontics and Dental Implants37
90Hudson Dental PC37
91Albany Dental Care, P.C.37
92Albany Dental Practice37
93Albany Upstate Dental37
94Albany Group Dental Practice PLLC37
95Western Dental Care P.C.37
96Colvin Avenue Dental33
97Mini Dental Implants33
98Press On Veneers33
99Teeth Whitening Albany33
100Tooth Filling33
101Aspen Dental33
102Emblem Health Family Dental33
103Dr. Anuradha Kanakasabapathi28
104Dr.K Dental Albany NY17
105Dr. Ryan Mitchell Emergency Dentist Albany 24 Hours15
106Emergency Dentist Utica15
107Affordable Dental Implants14
108Gentle Smiles Family Dentistry7

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Best dentists in Albany by need

One pick per need, with the clinic that comes next. Every pick names the condition it wins on.

Best for emergency in Albany

1

Mini Dental Implants

Highest-ranked of 3 Albany clinics offering emergency or same-day care: #1 for emergency care, #1 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

Runner-up: Alvarez Dental LLC (#5 overall)

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Best for kids in Albany

8

The Smile Zone

Highest-ranked of 9 Albany clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #8 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.

Runner-up: All Kids Smile (#31 overall)

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Best for implants in Albany

39

Albany Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Group

Highest-ranked of 57 Albany clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #5 for implants and #39 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Capital District Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (#47 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Albany

21

Adirondack Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 52 Albany clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #2 for invisalign and #21 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Albany Braces (#28 overall)

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Best for root canal in Albany

45

Aibel Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 48 Albany clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #2 for root canal and #45 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Michael A. Landau, DMD (#63 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Albany

1

Mini Dental Implants

Highest-ranked of 55 Albany clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Albany Dental Team (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Albany

1

Mini Dental Implants

Highest-ranked of 46 Albany clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Albany Dental Team (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Albany

No Albany clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Albany?

Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.

How much does a dentist cost in Albany?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$145–$435DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Teeth Cleaning$109–$290DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Emergency Care$145–$725DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Root Canal$1,015–$2,030DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Tooth Extraction$290–$1,015DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Wisdom Teeth Removal$290–$1,015DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dental Implants$2,175–$8,700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Invisalign$5,075–$10,875DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Braces$4,350–$10,150DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dental Crowns$1,160–$2,610DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dentures$1,450–$4,350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Veneers$1,305–$3,625DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Teeth Whitening$290–$870DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dental Bonding$435–$870DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Cosmetic Fillings$435–$870DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Cosmetic Dentistry$725–$7,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Full Restoration$21,750–$72,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York

Emergency and weekend dentists in Albany

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.

How we ranked Albany dentists

We scored 108 Albany clinics 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
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Albany 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

Dentists in Albany: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Albany?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Albany, NY is Mini Dental Implants (DR Score 77/100). It is open 7 days until 12 AM. Albany Dental Team (#2) and Albany Dentist LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 108 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Albany are open on Saturday?

16 of 108 Albany dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Mini Dental Implants (until 12 AM), Alvarez Dental LLC (until 12 AM) and Brady Dental (until 8 PM). 8 are also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Albany?

3 Albany clinics list emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked are Mini Dental Implants (#1), Alvarez Dental LLC (#5) and Family Smile Dental LLC (#77). 7 clinics are open after 6 PM on at least one weekday. For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Albany?

A dental cleaning in Albany typically costs $109–$290 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

Who is the best kids' dentist in Albany?

The Smile Zone is the highest-ranked Albany clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #8 of 108 by DR Score. It is open 5 days a week. 9 Albany clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Albany?

DentistsRanked lists 108 dental clinics in Albany, NY, and 108 are ranked by DR Score. 16 post Saturday hours and 7 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 86 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Albany

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 108 clinics.
  2. : 5 duplicate listings merged.

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