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Best Dentists in East Rutherford, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in East Rutherford: East Rutherford Orthodontists, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Scott H. Shacknow DMD, open evenings until 9 PM and Saturdays until 1:30 PM; ranked #3 of 4.

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4 East Rutherford clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays and 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 4 dentists in East Rutherford at a glance

Top 4 dentists in East Rutherford at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1East Rutherford Orthodontists67—Overall, Implants
2Harshberger George DDS67——
3Scott H. Shacknow DMD57Evenings · SatEvenings & weekends
4Dr. Marta Petryna, DDS37——

The 4 best dentists in East Rutherford, ranked

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

  1. #3 Scott H. Shacknow DMD

    196 Paterson Ave, East Rutherford, NJ 07073

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 9 PM and Saturdays until 1:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–1 PM · Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–1 PM · Thu 2 PM–9 PM · Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #4 Dr. Marta Petryna, DDS

    124 Park Ave A, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in East Rutherford 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 Rutherford

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

Best for kids in East Rutherford

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

Best for implants in East Rutherford

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East Rutherford Orthodontists

Highest-ranked of 4 East Rutherford clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Harshberger George DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in East Rutherford

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East Rutherford Orthodontists

Highest-ranked of 4 East Rutherford clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Harshberger George DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in East Rutherford

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East Rutherford Orthodontists

Highest-ranked of 4 East Rutherford clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Harshberger George DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in East Rutherford

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East Rutherford Orthodontists

Highest-ranked of 4 East Rutherford clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Harshberger George DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in East Rutherford

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East Rutherford Orthodontists

Highest-ranked of 4 East Rutherford clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Harshberger George DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in East Rutherford

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

How much does a dentist cost in East Rutherford?

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

How much does a dentist cost in East Rutherford?
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 Rutherford

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 Rutherford dentists

We scored 4 East Rutherford clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 East Rutherford 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 East Rutherford: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in East Rutherford?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in East Rutherford, NJ is East Rutherford Orthodontists (DR Score 67/100). Harshberger George DDS (#2) and Scott H. Shacknow DMD (#3) follow. We ranked 4 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in East Rutherford are open on Saturday?

1 of 4 East Rutherford dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Scott H. Shacknow DMD (until 1:30 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 East Rutherford?

No East Rutherford clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Scott H. Shacknow DMD (#3). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in East Rutherford?

A dental cleaning in East Rutherford 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 Rutherford?

DentistsRanked lists 4 dental clinics in East Rutherford, NJ, and 4 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours and 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 4 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for East Rutherford

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 4 clinics.

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