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Best Dentists in Buffalo, NY (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Buffalo: Sheridan Family Dentistry, 4.9★ from 532 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 12 PM and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 45

    Best for same-day emergencies: University Dental Associates Inc., emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #45 of 143.

  3. 1

    Best for kids and families: Sheridan Family Dentistry, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #1 of 143.

  4. 24

    Best for evenings and weekends: Advantage Dentistry, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM; ranked #24 of 143.

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143 Buffalo clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 15 are open Saturdays, 4 on Sundays and 21 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 3 list emergency care. 93 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Buffalo at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Buffalo at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Sheridan Family Dentistry744.9★ (532)SatOverall, Kids
2Nickel City Dentistry734.8★ (597)Evenings—
3City Smiles73———
4Costantini Richard M DDS73———
5Dr. Mei Kwan Chang, DDS73———
6Dr. Thomas A. Balcerak, DDS73———
7Emergency Dentist Buffalo New York73———
8Emergency Dentist Buffalo NY73———
9Hart Patrick M DDS73———
10Kathryn Korff73———

The 143 best dentists in Buffalo, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Buffalo

    #1 Sheridan Family Dentistry

    1895 Sheridan Dr, Buffalo, NY 14223

    74/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 532 Google reviews, 532 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 532 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Sheridan Family DentistryFull profile(716) 831-9200
    In their words

    Your Experienced Team for Complete Family & General Dentistry-John Eberz DDS --Mark Donahue DDS--Robert J LaCarrubba DDS--Lawrence Whelan DDS--Sheridan Family Dentistry--2707 Sheridan Drive Tonawanda NY 14150--(716)-831-9200--Contact us at SheridanFamilyDentistry@Verizon.Net--Convenient Hours and Same Day Appointments-Serving Tonawanda, Kenmore, Amherst & North Buffalo.

    From Sheridan Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  7. #7 Emergency Dentist Buffalo New York

    2121 Main St #202, Buffalo, NY 14214, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Emergency Dentist Buffalo New YorkFull profile(716) 271-7511
    In their words

    Do you or a family member need an emergency dentist in Buffalo? You've come to the right place! We work with the top clinics in emergency dental in the Buffalo area. Emergency Dentist Buffalo New York is a 24 hour dental referral service that can help find a dentist for any emergency need you may have.

    From Emergency Dentist Buffalo New York's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  16. #16 Buffalo Dental Group

    295 Englewood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223

    72/100

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 443 Google reviews, 443 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 443 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu closed · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Buffalo Dental GroupFull profile(716) 832-7595
    In their words

    The Buffalo Dental Group is a family dental practice in Western New York that takes pride in practicing an ultra-conservative approach to dentistry. No matter what kind of dental work you need, our minimally invasive approach is designed to preserve as much of your natural tooth as possible, leaving you with a more healthy, natural-looking smile. Buffalo Dental Group has dedicated over 25 years to Minimally Invasive Dentistry. Our use of intelligent, ultra-conservative…

    From Buffalo Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  17. #17 Berardi Dentistry

    2322 Wehrle Dr, Buffalo, NY 14221

    71/100

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews, 211 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 211 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–3 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Berardi DentistryFull profile(716) 687-0628
    In their words

    At Berardi Dentistry, we are fully committed to making your experience as comfortable as possible. We will take every measure to make your visit a success. Dr. Berardi has spent the past 25 years helping families to fall in love with their smiles. He truly enjoys guiding people of all ages to real dental success.

    From Berardi Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  18. #18 Northwest Buffalo Community: Khanna Sonny R DDS

    155 Lawn Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207

    71/10075% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and services: 5.0★ from 1 Google review, 17 of 17 services offered.

    Based on reputation, review volume, services and profile completeness.

    • 5.0from 1 Google reviews

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Northwest Buffalo Community: Khanna Sonny R DDSFull profile(716) 875-2904

  23. #23 Smile Center Buffalo, NY

    4427 Union Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225, United States

    68/100

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 770 Google reviews, 770 Google reviews.

    • 4.7from 770 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smile Center Buffalo, NYFull profile(716) 220-7635
    In their words

    The Smile Center, Emergency Dental Clinic in Buffalo, NY was founded on the principles of providing a superior quality of care, without stress or pain. You will find the atmosphere in our office to be relaxed and inviting. Dr. Gordon Kent, founder of the Smile Center, has the skills, training, and experience you would expect from a specialist in orthodontics, implantology, anesthesiology, cosmetic dentistry, or reconstructive dentistry.

    From Smile Center Buffalo, NY's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 143 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #143, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Western New York Dental Group684.3★ (117)Evenings · Sat
27Alejo Mariano67
28Dr Arlette Kirk DDS67
29Dr Tyler Ferguson DDS67
30Dr. George Sarandev, DDS67
31Dr. Scott Burke67
32Robbins & Robbins67
33Stellar Dental Care67
34Zambron Dental67
35Dr. Bob's Dental Care664.6★ (185)
36Wood Dental Associates664.8★ (167)
37Dr. Martin J. Nowak, DDS654.2★ (5)
38Ellen C. Lippa, DDS654.9★ (51)Sat
39Dr Bob's Dental Care644.7★ (152)
40Priority Dental Care645.0★ (1)
41Good Neighbors Health Care644.5★ (37)Evenings
42Dr Bob's Dental Care644.5★ (206)
43Elana Korn644.0★ (2)
44Kenmore Dental Associates, PLLC634.3★ (32)Evenings
45University Dental Associates Inc.63Sat · Sun
46Aesthetic Associates Centre634.4★ (44)Evenings
47Burstein Irwin L DDS635.0★ (1)
48Gambacorta Alfonse J DDS635.0★ (1)
49Gambacorta Joseph E DDS635.0★ (1)
50L B Orthodontics635.0★ (1)
51Mai Michelle X DDS635.0★ (1)
52University Pediatric Dentistry634.3★ (76)
53Precision Endodontics P.C.624.9★ (462)
54Dr. Daniel A. Martinez, DDS624.6★ (11)Evenings · Sat · Sun
55METROPOLITAN DENTAL, PLLC,624.8★ (56)
56LakeStone Orthodontics625.0★ (41)
57TrueSmiles Dental623.7★ (127)Sat
58Allentown Dental624.3★ (37)
59University Pediatric Dentistry614.0★ (342)
60Margaret Pazzaglia, DDS614.1★ (39)Sat
61comfort dental614.3★ (95)
62Aspire Family Dental604.0★ (277)
63North Buffalo Dental Group604.4★ (38)
64Hannon Timothy J DDS603.5★ (4)Evenings
65Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc.603.1★ (353)Evenings · Sat
66Just 4 Me Pediatric Dentistry604.8★ (337)
67Stellar Dental Management Llc604.8★ (32)
68Buffalo Smiles for Kids605.0★ (13)
69Hybridge Dental Implants595.0★ (96)
70Amherst Oral Surgery593.6★ (27)
71Lif Dental593.0★ (2)
72Urgent Dental Help BNY593.0★ (2)
73William J Faricellie III, DMD595.0★ (84)Evenings
74Seneca Ridge Dental | North584.4★ (24)
75Goldstein Dental584.7★ (215)
76Niagara Family Dental P.C.585.0★ (4)
77Patricia Haberman DDS PC575.0★ (19)Evenings
78Western New York Dental Group574.2★ (89)Sat
79Buffalo Oral Surgery Specialists, PLLC574.5★ (458)
80Dentist on Seneca PLLC574.6★ (152)
81Greater Buffalo Orthodontics574.9★ (99)
82Dr. Richard R. Charlap Jr, DDS563.5★ (33)
83Thomas J Keohane Family Dentistry..562.3★ (35)Evenings · Sat · Sun
84Trolley Ronald R DDS565.0★ (6)
85Benatovich Howard W DDS564.0★ (4)
86Better Smile564.5★ (403)
87University Pediatric Dentistry563.6★ (17)
88Growing Smiles564.8★ (31)
89Dental Implant of Buffalo564.0★ (4)
90Saturnino Dental PC564.8★ (5)
91Rizzo Frank J DDS554.3★ (6)
92Theodore J. Jenkins, DDS555.0★ (3)
93Mazgaj David K DDS555.0★ (4)
94Suburban Family Dental544.5★ (17)Evenings
95Charlap Dental Services542.7★ (20)
96Dr. William Boyczuk545.0★ (2)
97Kirk Arlette T DDS545.0★ (2)
98Robert Moynihan Dentist545.0★ (29)
99Dr. Mark Salvo534.7★ (30)
100Benjamin Hauer535.0★ (1)
101Dr. Amanda Colebeck535.0★ (1)
102Edwin L. Tyska, DDS535.0★ (1)
103Teach Dental Group524.9★ (37)
104Dr. Lata Shenoy, DDS515.0★ (1)
105Dr. Satish M. Bhambhani, DDS514.2★ (57)
106Warunek Stephen P DDS515.0★ (2)Evenings · Sat
107DePlato Frances L DDS514.7★ (14)
108Jericho Road Family Dental512.2★ (13)Evenings
109Schroeder Eric H504.6★ (9)
110Thomas Edmund DDS493.2★ (6)Evenings
111Tonawanda Family Dental Care494.4★ (7)
112Dr. Fred A. Luongo Jr, DDS484.7★ (7)
113Douglas Hamill DDS47Evenings
114Sheehan Dental47Evenings
115Neuhaus Walter G DDS47Evenings
116Violet Haraszthy, DDS, MS, PhD455.0★ (2)
117ECMC Dental - Grider Street452.4★ (71)
118Inspire Dental Group37
119Dr Jack Su DDS37
120Michael J Foley & Associates37
121Mc Lean Terrence R DDS37
122Mini Dental Implants37
123UB Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery37
124Attlee Dental Practice34
125Aspire Family Dental33
126University Pediatric Dentistry33
127Dr Bob's Dental Care33
128Vellaris Dental Care Buffalo27Sat · Sun
129Drs. Lawrence Rosen24Sat
130BrightWay Dental Clinic15
131Dr. Albert Cantos15
132Forever smile15
133McCann Brigid E DDS15
134Michaels Bernard DDS15
135Monaco Rhonda15
136Stanley L. Zak Jr., D.D.S.15
137Vision Dental Hub15
138Aspen dental8
139Founders Dental Group Buffalo8
140Platinum Dental Studio Buffalo8
141Inspire7
142Suburban Dental7
143Implant Centers of America5

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Best dentists in Buffalo by need

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Best for emergency in Buffalo

45

University Dental Associates Inc.

Highest-ranked of 3 Buffalo clinics offering emergency or same-day care: #21 for emergency care, #45 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

Runner-up: Dr. Daniel A. Martinez, DDS (#54 overall)

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Best for kids in Buffalo

1

Sheridan Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 8 Buffalo clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #1 overall by DR Score and open Saturdays until 12 PM.

Runner-up: Pediatric Dental Center: Wanamaker Carrie A DDS (#12 overall)

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Best for implants in Buffalo

1

Sheridan Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 90 Buffalo clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Buffalo Oral Surgery Specialists, PLLC (#79 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Buffalo

1

Sheridan Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 81 Buffalo clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: ACE dental (#15 overall)

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Best for root canal in Buffalo

15

ACE dental

Highest-ranked of 81 Buffalo clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #1 for root canal and #15 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: City Smiles (#3 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Buffalo

1

Sheridan Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 83 Buffalo clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Nickel City Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Buffalo

16

Buffalo Dental Group

Highest-ranked of 79 Buffalo clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #16 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sheridan Family Dentistry (#1 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Buffalo

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

How much does a dentist cost in Buffalo?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Buffalo?
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 Buffalo

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 Buffalo dentists

We scored 143 Buffalo clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 20 were excluded (3 closed and 17 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Buffalo?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Buffalo, NY is Sheridan Family Dentistry (DR Score 74/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 532 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Nickel City Dentistry (#2) and City Smiles (#3) follow. We ranked 143 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Buffalo are open on Saturday?

15 of 143 Buffalo dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Sheridan Family Dentistry (until 12 PM), ACE dental (until 2 PM) and Advantage Dentistry (until 1 PM). 4 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 Buffalo?

3 Buffalo clinics list emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked are University Dental Associates Inc. (#45), Dr. Daniel A. Martinez, DDS (#54) and Thomas J Keohane Family Dentistry.. (#83). 21 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 Buffalo?

A dental cleaning in Buffalo 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 Buffalo?

Sheridan Family Dentistry is the highest-ranked Buffalo clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #1 of 143 by DR Score. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. 8 Buffalo clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Buffalo?

DentistsRanked lists 143 dental clinics in Buffalo, NY, and 143 are ranked by DR Score. 15 post Saturday hours and 21 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 129 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Buffalo

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 143 clinics.
  2. : 17 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 3 closed clinics removed.

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