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Best Dentists in Elizabeth, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Elizabeth: Garden State Oral Surgery, 4.9★ from 1,144 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 2 PM and 3 of 17 services.

  2. 5

    Best for same-day emergencies: Frank Paternostro DDS, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #5 of 64.

  3. 59

    Best for kids and families: Boca Dental, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #59 of 64.

  4. 5

    Best for evenings and weekends: Frank Paternostro DDS, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #5 of 64.

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64 Elizabeth clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 24 are open Saturdays, 4 on Sundays and 18 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. 12 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Elizabeth at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Elizabeth at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Garden State Oral Surgery754.9★ (1,144)SatOverall, Implants
2Bavli DDS PC73——Root canal, Cosmetic
3Dr. Brynn M Hylands DDS73———
4Guy Elliot Robinson, DDS73———
5Frank Paternostro DDS735.0★ (215)Evenings · Sat · SunEmergencies, Evenings & weekends
6Ame Dental67———
7Associated Dental Group67———
8B & K Family Dental67———
9Basin Sergey Y DDS67———
10Chang Emily67———

The 64 best dentists in Elizabeth, ranked

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

All 64 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #64, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26De Pinho Frank DDS594.8★ (23)Evenings · Sat
27Rosa Dental Center584.8★ (85)Sat
28Desai Jay DDS584.3★ (10)
29Columbia Dental57Evenings · Sat
30Elizabeth Dental Care57Evenings · Sat
31Unique Family Dentistry57Evenings · Sat
32Associated Dental of Elizabeth57Evenings · Sat
33Jersey Gardens Dental, P.A.57Evenings · Sat
34Haddad Dental and Best Dental Care57Evenings · Sun
35All Quality Dental LLP: Mikhailov Rafael DDS57Evenings · Sun
36Elizabeth Smiline NJ, LLC57Evenings · Sat
37Rajubhai Patel, DDS57Evenings · Sat
38Yusupov Grigorly DDS554.0★ (2)
39Dr. Mira Peyyeti545.0★ (1)
40unique FamilyDentistry543.8★ (339)Sat
41Abra Dental - Formerly ChildSmiles53Evenings · Sat
42Chilton Dental Group53Evenings · Sat
43Eli 1 Dental535.0★ (9)Sat
44Elmora Dental Associates47Sat
45Sonrisa Dental47Sat
46Kaur Gurpreet DDS47Sat
47Banker Dental Associates47Sat
48Elite Smile, LLC47Evenings
49Great Smiles Elizabeth: Elvira Dela Torre, DDS47Sat
50Joseph Haddad43Sun
51Dr. Preeti Iyer, DDS43Sat
52Shankar S. Iyer, DDS43Sat
53Dr. Alina M. Betancourt, DMD43Evenings
54Advanced Dental Center37Evenings · Sat
55Elizabeth Dental Care: Barragan Carlos A DDS37
56Family Dental Practice of New Jersey, LLC37
57North Broad Family Dental & Orthodontics37
58Rodriguez Edwin DDS34
59Boca Dental15
60Coleman Mark E DDS15
61Dr. Mason Clark Emergency Dentist 24 Hours15
62Lee Jay DDS15
63American Dental Group14
64Elizabeth Arches - Dental Implants7

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Best dentists in Elizabeth by need

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

Best for emergency in Elizabeth

5

Frank Paternostro DDS

Highest-ranked of 1 Elizabeth clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #5 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

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Best for kids in Elizabeth

59

Boca Dental

Highest-ranked of 1 Elizabeth clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff and #59 overall by DR Score.

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Best for implants in Elizabeth

1

Garden State Oral Surgery

Highest-ranked of 48 Elizabeth clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bavli DDS PC (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Elizabeth

25

Loewinger Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 46 Elizabeth clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #4 for invisalign and #25 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Boca Dental (#59 overall)

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Best for root canal in Elizabeth

2

Bavli DDS PC

Highest-ranked of 44 Elizabeth clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Brynn M Hylands DDS (#3 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Elizabeth

2

Bavli DDS PC

Highest-ranked of 48 Elizabeth clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Brynn M Hylands DDS (#3 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Elizabeth

2

Bavli DDS PC

Highest-ranked of 44 Elizabeth clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Brynn M Hylands DDS (#3 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Elizabeth

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

How much does a dentist cost in Elizabeth?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Elizabeth?
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 Elizabeth

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 Elizabeth dentists

We scored 64 Elizabeth clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 4 were excluded (4 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 Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Elizabeth?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Elizabeth, NJ is Garden State Oral Surgery (DR Score 75/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 1,144 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Bavli DDS PC (#2) and Dr. Brynn M Hylands DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 64 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Elizabeth are open on Saturday?

24 of 64 Elizabeth dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Garden State Oral Surgery (until 2 PM), Frank Paternostro DDS (until 12 AM) and Dr. Aaron M Parada, DDS, LLC (until 6 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 Elizabeth?

1 Elizabeth clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Frank Paternostro DDS (#5). 18 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 Elizabeth?

A dental cleaning in Elizabeth 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.

Who is the best kids' dentist in Elizabeth?

Boca Dental is the highest-ranked Elizabeth clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #59 of 64 by DR Score. 1 Elizabeth clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Elizabeth?

DentistsRanked lists 64 dental clinics in Elizabeth, NJ, and 64 are ranked by DR Score. 24 post Saturday hours and 18 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 60 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Elizabeth

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 64 clinics.
  2. : 4 duplicate listings merged.

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