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Best Dentists in Hamden, CT (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Hamden: D'Andrea and Pantera Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, 5.0★ from 940 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 12 PM and 1 of 17 services.

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    Best for same-day emergencies: Serene Smiles of Hamden, emergency care; ranked #2 of 39.

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    Best for kids and families: Serene Smiles of Hamden, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #2 of 39.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: D'Andrea and Pantera Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 12 PM; ranked #1 of 39.

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39 Hamden clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 6 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 4 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. 35 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Hamden at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Hamden at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1D'Andrea and Pantera Family & Cosmetic Dentistry705.0★ (940)Evenings · SatOverall, Evenings & weekends
2Serene Smiles of Hamden684.9★ (170)EveningsEmergencies, Kids
3Family and Esthetic Dentistry of Hamden675.0★ (463)——
4Ross Kaplan DMD PC664.8★ (482)Sat · SunCosmetic
5Pearl Dental Care654.9★ (739)SatImplants
6Parkway Dental644.9★ (528)Evenings—
7Children's Dental Associates of Hamden644.6★ (105)——
8Dixwell Dental644.9★ (358)——
9Jonathan L. Goldberg, DMD635.0★ (95)Evenings—
10Advanced Orthodontics LLC635.0★ (687)—Invisalign & braces

The 39 best dentists in Hamden, ranked

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

All 39 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Cherry Dental554.6★ (40)
27Hamden Dental Care544.6★ (47)
28Ferda Hatiboglu DMD, PC525.0★ (6)
29Dr. Peter C. Reynolds, DDS515.0★ (2)Sat
30Suna E. Woods, D.D.S.515.0★ (2)Sat
31Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry of Connecticut514.6★ (10)
32De Filippo Jr Salvatore V DDS485.0★ (2)
33Mark J Schpero DDS Orthodontics485.0★ (2)
34Thomas G Duplinsky DDS471.0★ (1)
35Dr. Stanley M. Einbinder, DMD : Orthodontics For Children & Adults472.0★ (1)
36Connect Family Dental47Sat
37New Haven Dental Group37
38Dr. Amanda Moore Dental18
39Pearly Perfection Dentistry18

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Best dentists in Hamden by need

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

Best for emergency in Hamden

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Serene Smiles of Hamden

Highest-ranked of 1 Hamden clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #2 overall by DR Score and open evenings until 12 AM, with emergency care.

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Best for kids in Hamden

2

Serene Smiles of Hamden

Highest-ranked of 5 Hamden clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #2 overall by DR Score and open evenings until 12 AM, with emergency care.

Runner-up: Children's Dental Associates of Hamden (#7 overall)

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Best for implants in Hamden

5

Pearl Dental Care

Highest-ranked of 12 Hamden clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #5 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Coastal Connecticut Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (#11 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Hamden

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Advanced Orthodontics LLC

Highest-ranked of 6 Hamden clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #10 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Elm Tree Orthodontics (#14 overall)

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Best for root canal in Hamden

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Hamden Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 5 Hamden clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #1 for root canal and #21 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Children's Dental Associates of Hamden (#7 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Hamden

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Ross Kaplan DMD PC

Highest-ranked of 8 Hamden clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #4 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Jonathan L. Goldberg, DMD (#9 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Hamden

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Connect Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 2 Hamden clinics offering dentures: #36 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: New Haven Dental Group (#37 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Hamden

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

How much does a dentist cost in Hamden?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Hamden

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 Hamden dentists

We scored 39 Hamden clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Hamden 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 Hamden: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Hamden?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Hamden, CT is D'Andrea and Pantera Family & Cosmetic Dentistry (DR Score 70/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 940 Google reviews. It is open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 12 PM. Serene Smiles of Hamden (#2) and Family and Esthetic Dentistry of Hamden (#3) follow. We ranked 39 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Hamden are open on Saturday?

6 of 39 Hamden dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are D'Andrea and Pantera Family & Cosmetic Dentistry (until 12 PM), Ross Kaplan DMD PC (until 5 PM) and Pearl Dental Care (until 12 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 Hamden?

1 Hamden clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Serene Smiles of Hamden (#2). 4 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 Hamden?

A dental cleaning in Hamden typically costs $98–$260 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut. 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 Hamden?

Serene Smiles of Hamden is the highest-ranked Hamden clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #2 of 39 by DR Score. It is open evenings until 12 AM, with emergency care. 5 Hamden clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Hamden?

DentistsRanked lists 39 dental clinics in Hamden, CT, and 39 are ranked by DR Score. 6 post Saturday hours and 4 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 16 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Hamden

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 39 clinics.

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