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Best Dentists in East Orange, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in East Orange: Maria A. Cuesta, DMD, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Navleen K. Thind, DDS, open 7 days until 7 PM; ranked #4 of 27.

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27 East Orange clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 10 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 5 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 2 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in East Orange at a glance

Top 10 dentists in East Orange at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Maria A. Cuesta, DMD73——Overall, Implants
2Marcus Ramsey East Orange Emergency Dentist685.0★ (1)——
3Quality Gentle Dental Care | Roman Khodosh DDS PC674.9★ (297)SatInvisalign & braces
4Navleen K. Thind, DDS67—Evenings · Sat · SunEvenings & weekends
5All Community Dental Center67———
6Dr. Carl L. Mcgloster, DDS67———
7Dr. Michael J. Simon, DDS67———
8Dr. Pavon, Dentist,67———
9Dr. Prachi Shah67———
10Dr. Samuel Tatem67———

The 27 best dentists in East Orange, ranked

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

  1. 134 Evergreen Pl Suite 101, East Orange, NJ 07018

    67/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun 8:30 AM–2 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #17 Academy Dental

    134 Evergreen Pl #101, East Orange, NJ 07018

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #18 Nova Dental

    90 Washington St Suite 309, East Orange, NJ 07017

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #19 Harper Glenwood B DDS

    185 Central Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 12 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #20 East Orange Primary Care Center

    444 William St, East Orange, NJ 07017

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 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–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  6. #21 Orange Dental Group

    85 S Harrison St Ste 103, East Orange, NJ 07018, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Orange Dental Group in East Orange is led by our team of exceptional doctors and specialists. Our state of the art office offers general, cosmetic, and restorative dental procedures including dental implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, tooth extractions, root canals, & more. Our amazing team uses the latest and most precise techniques and equipment to help you achieve and maintain a beautiful, healthy smile. To make an appointment for a free consultation just give us a call…

    From Orange Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  7. #22 Roman Khodosh DDS PC

    275 Prospect St #1f, East Orange, NJ 07017

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  8. #23 Maria A. Barden, DMD

    126 Elliott Pl, East Orange, NJ 07018

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 3 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue 1 PM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu 1 PM–6 PM · Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  9. #24 Irie Dental Associates, LLC

    15 Freeman Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  10. #25 NÜVA Smile

    85 S Harrison St # 103

    40/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services and profile completeness: 17 of 17 services offered, a profile listing 1 language.

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

    • Speaks English
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Our East Orange, NJ, location is currently under renovation to become more modern and advanced to help meet every dental need. We look forward to welcoming all our Orange and Essex County patients to our newly transformed location.

    From NÜVA Smile's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 27 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Halsted Commons Dental Center33
27Dentist28

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Best dentists in East Orange by need

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

Best for emergency in East Orange

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

Best for kids in East Orange

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

Best for implants in East Orange

1

Maria A. Cuesta, DMD

Highest-ranked of 25 East Orange clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Navleen K. Thind, DDS (#4 overall)

Dental Implants in East Orange →

Best for invisalign & braces in East Orange

3

Quality Gentle Dental Care | Roman Khodosh DDS PC

Highest-ranked of 25 East Orange clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Maria A. Cuesta, DMD (#1 overall)

Invisalign in East Orange →

Best for root canal in East Orange

1

Maria A. Cuesta, DMD

Highest-ranked of 24 East Orange clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Navleen K. Thind, DDS (#4 overall)

Root Canal in East Orange →

Best for cosmetic in East Orange

1

Maria A. Cuesta, DMD

Highest-ranked of 25 East Orange clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Navleen K. Thind, DDS (#4 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in East Orange →

Best for dentures & seniors in East Orange

1

Maria A. Cuesta, DMD

Highest-ranked of 24 East Orange clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Navleen K. Thind, DDS (#4 overall)

Dentures in East Orange →

Best for budget & insurance in East Orange

No East Orange clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in East Orange?

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

How much does a dentist cost in East Orange?
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 East Orange

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 East Orange dentists

We scored 27 East Orange clinics 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 East Orange 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 East Orange: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in East Orange?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in East Orange, NJ is Maria A. Cuesta, DMD (DR Score 73/100). Marcus Ramsey East Orange Emergency Dentist (#2) and Quality Gentle Dental Care | Roman Khodosh DDS PC (#3) follow. We ranked 27 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in East Orange are open on Saturday?

10 of 27 East Orange dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Quality Gentle Dental Care | Roman Khodosh DDS PC (until 2 PM), Navleen K. Thind, DDS (until 3 PM) and Academy Dental (until 3 PM). 1 is 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 East Orange?

No East Orange clinic lists emergency care, but 5 are open after 6 PM, led by Navleen K. Thind, DDS (#4) and Academy Dental (#17). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in East Orange?

A dental cleaning in East Orange 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 East Orange?

DentistsRanked lists 27 dental clinics in East Orange, NJ, and 27 are ranked by DR Score. 10 post Saturday hours and 5 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 26 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for East Orange

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 27 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.