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Best Dentists in Avenel, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Avenel: Baumle Karl J DDS, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Robert E Soyka DMD, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 4 PM; ranked #10 of 18.

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18 Avenel clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 3 are open Saturdays and 6 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Avenel at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Avenel at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Baumle Karl J DDS67—Overall, Implants
2Dr. Rupal Shah, DMD67——
3Dr. Sally-Jo Placa67——
4Dr. Sumner Schwarz67——
5Eastern Dental Family Practice67——
6Eastern Orthodontic Associates LLC67——
7Quality Dental Care67——
8Singh Prabhjot DDS67——
9Smile Solutions, Inc67——
10Robert E Soyka DMD57Evenings · SatEvenings & weekends

The 18 best dentists in Avenel, ranked

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

  1. #10 Robert E Soyka DMD

    525 Hyatt St, Avenel, NJ 07001

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 4 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #11 Only Smiles Dental, Daya G. Bale, DDS

    335 Avenel St, Avenel, NJ 07001

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–4 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 10 AM–4 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #12 Eastern Dental

    1030 St Georges Ave, Avenel, NJ 07001, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue–Wed 10:30 AM–7 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #13 White Oak Dental & Orthodontics

    1040 US-1 #103, Avenel, NJ 07001, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu closed · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At White Oak Dental & Orthodontics, we’re proud to provide for your every dental need in our convenient Woodbridge office. With some of dentistry’s most advance technology, our dentists have years of clinical experience and training and always put your smile first. In addition to high-quality general dental procedures like checkups and fillings, we also offer expertise in advanced care such as orthodontic services and implant placement.

    From White Oak Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #14 Dr. W. Christian Madsen, D.M.D.

    432 Avenel St, Avenel, NJ 07001, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  6. #15 Dr. Hardeek Patel

    1170 St Georges Ave, Avenel, NJ 07001, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 because of access and services: open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM, 7 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

  7. #16 NJ Smiles Dental Of Woodbridge

    1170 St Georges Ave, Avenel, NJ 07001

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    NJ Smiles Dental Of Woodbridge is a perfect pick when it comes to top-quality dental treatments in Avenel. Our dentist Hardeek B. Patel work hard day in and out to offer a wide array of dental care under one roof. There is no need for anyone to hop from one place to another in need of dental treatment. Our services include teeth whitening, Invisalign, orthodontics, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, and emergency dentistry to root canals and dentures.

    From NJ Smiles Dental Of Woodbridge's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  8. #17 Tomasz Grochowalski, M.D.

    1030 St Georges Ave Suite 307, Avenel, NJ 07001

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in Avenel by need

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Best for emergency in Avenel

No Avenel clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in Avenel

No Avenel clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in Avenel

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Baumle Karl J DDS

Highest-ranked of 18 Avenel clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Rupal Shah, DMD (#2 overall)

Dental Implants in Avenel →

Best for invisalign & braces in Avenel

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Baumle Karl J DDS

Highest-ranked of 16 Avenel clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Rupal Shah, DMD (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Avenel →

Best for root canal in Avenel

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Baumle Karl J DDS

Highest-ranked of 16 Avenel clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Rupal Shah, DMD (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Avenel →

Best for cosmetic in Avenel

1

Baumle Karl J DDS

Highest-ranked of 18 Avenel clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Rupal Shah, DMD (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Avenel →

Best for dentures & seniors in Avenel

1

Baumle Karl J DDS

Highest-ranked of 16 Avenel clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Rupal Shah, DMD (#2 overall)

Dentures in Avenel →

Best for budget & insurance in Avenel

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

How much does a dentist cost in Avenel?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Avenel?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$130–$390DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Teeth Cleaning$98–$260DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Emergency Care$130–$650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Root Canal$910–$1,820DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Tooth Extraction$260–$910DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Wisdom Teeth Removal$260–$910DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Dental Implants$1,950–$7,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Invisalign$4,550–$9,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Braces$3,900–$9,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Dental Crowns$1,040–$2,340DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Dentures$1,300–$3,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Veneers$1,170–$3,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Teeth Whitening$260–$780DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Dental Bonding$390–$780DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Cosmetic Fillings$390–$780DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Cosmetic Dentistry$650–$6,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey
Full Restoration$19,500–$65,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey

Emergency and weekend dentists in Avenel

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 Avenel dentists

We scored 18 Avenel clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 8 were excluded (8 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 Avenel 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

Dentists in Avenel: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Avenel?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Avenel, NJ is Baumle Karl J DDS (DR Score 67/100). Dr. Rupal Shah, DMD (#2) and Dr. Sally-Jo Placa (#3) follow. We ranked 18 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Avenel are open on Saturday?

3 of 18 Avenel dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Robert E Soyka DMD (until 4 PM), Only Smiles Dental, Daya G. Bale, DDS (until 2 PM) and Dr. Hardeek Patel (until 1 PM). None of the listed clinics post Sunday hours. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Avenel?

No Avenel clinic lists emergency care, but 6 are open after 6 PM, led by Robert E Soyka DMD (#10) and Only Smiles Dental, Daya G. Bale, DDS (#11). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Avenel?

A dental cleaning in Avenel typically costs $98–$260 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Avenel?

DentistsRanked lists 18 dental clinics in Avenel, NJ, and 18 are ranked by DR Score. 3 post Saturday hours and 6 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 18 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Avenel

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 18 clinics.
  2. : 8 duplicate listings merged.