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Best Dentists in Jackson Heights, NY (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Jackson Heights: Sams Family Dental Care, 4.4★ from 452 Google reviews, open 7 days until 6 PM and 2 of 17 services.

  2. 3

    Best for kids and families: Friends Family Dental & Braces, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #3 of 50.

  3. 4

    Best for evenings and weekends: Diamond Braces Orthodontist: Invisalign & Braces, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 4 PM; ranked #4 of 50.

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50 Jackson Heights clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 30 are open Saturdays, 8 on Sundays and 15 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 41 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Jackson Heights at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Jackson Heights at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Sams Family Dental Care704.4★ (452)Sat · SunOverall
281st street dental685.0★ (6)——
3Friends Family Dental & Braces674.6★ (44)Sat · SunKids
4Diamond Braces Orthodontist: Invisalign & Braces664.7★ (273)Evenings · SatEvenings & weekends, Invisalign & braces
5Jackson Heights Orthodontics644.8★ (1,381)Sat—
6Juan Carlos Defex PLLC624.8★ (373)—Implants
7The Bastida Dental Group625.0★ (96)Sat · Sun—
8JH Dental Care - JH Family Dental614.9★ (117)Evenings · Sat—
9ROBERT GOLIGHTLY DDS, PC614.8★ (461)Sat—
10DENTI614.9★ (214)Evenings—

The 50 best dentists in Jackson Heights, ranked

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

  23. #23 Nunez Dental Services, P.C.

    82-11 37th Ave Suite 704, Jackson Heights, NY 11372

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 4 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Nunez Dental Services, P.C.Full profile(718) 565-6740
    In their words

    We want to thank you for your interest in our dental office, and we’re honored you have chosen our team to assist you in your path to optimum dental health. We understand that going to the dentist is not on everyone's wish list, but the team here at Nunez Dental will make your trip worthwhile! We want you to understand the importance of your oral health and what it takes to maintain healthy teeth and gums for a lifetime.

    From Nunez Dental Services, P.C.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Queens Professional Dental Care, P.C.

    37th Ave 86-18 A, Jackson Heights, NY 11372

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7:30 PM and Saturdays until 4:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–7:30 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Queens Professional Dental Care, P.C.Full profile(718) 898-8080
    In their words

    At Queens Professional Dental Care, P.C., we value our patient relationships, making it our priority to deliver gentle compassionate care that you deserve. We work hard to make you feel at ease providing exceptional patient care in a relaxed, convenient atmosphere. We strive to develop lifelong relationships with our patients by combining the latest dental technology with a professional and compassionate staff. The result is a beautiful, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime.…

    From Queens Professional Dental Care, P.C.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Sonria Dental Care

    8820 Roosevelt Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open 7 days until 6 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue 10 AM–3 PM · Wed–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–3 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Sonria Dental CareFull profile(718) 651-3311

All 50 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Queens Central Dental - Dr. Ilya Ames, DDS57Evenings · Sat
27Gothelf & Levine: Gothelf Craig G DDS574.1★ (26)Evenings · Sat
28Dr. Tula Theodosiou, DDS564.7★ (13)Evenings · Sat
29Apprehensive Dental Care554.1★ (85)Evenings
30Maria D. Herrera Dentistry PC553.5★ (117)Sat
31Green Garden Dental544.9★ (70)
32Elina Kats D.D.S544.1★ (107)Sat
33Rekha Gehani, DDS534.3★ (34)Sat
34Yolanda C. Escamilla Dental Services, PC535.0★ (4)Sat
35D&S Dental Center523.8★ (27)Sat
36Jackson Heights Dental Group523.0★ (4)Evenings · Sun
37DDS: Rima Ivelisse M523.7★ (13)Sat
38Richard P Medina DDS514.3★ (12)Sat
39Sabbagh Elliot DDS513.9★ (14)Sun
40Lopez Georgina Dds504.2★ (10)
41Dr. Rosette Imani504.3★ (11)
42Progressive Oral Surgery493.9★ (67)
43Abe Dyzenhaus, DDS Family Dentistry494.5★ (4)
44Famous Dental Care, P.C. Dr. Sheikhm Matiur Rahman, D.D.S.493.0★ (21)Sat
45Alliance Dental Center47Evenings
46Vista Dental463.2★ (38)
47Dentistas Hispanos37Evenings · Sat
48Queens Family Dental Office34
49Deshi Dental Care27Sat · Sun
50Juntion Dental Care27Sat

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Best dentists in Jackson Heights by need

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Best for emergency in Jackson Heights

No Jackson Heights clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in Jackson Heights

3

Friends Family Dental & Braces

Highest-ranked of 5 Jackson Heights clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #3 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 6 PM.

Runner-up: Orthodontics at Jackson Heights Smiles, PLLC (#15 overall)

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Best for implants in Jackson Heights

6

Juan Carlos Defex PLLC

Highest-ranked of 21 Jackson Heights clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #6 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: NYC Oral Surgery Associates PC. (#14 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Jackson Heights

4

Diamond Braces Orthodontist: Invisalign & Braces

Highest-ranked of 11 Jackson Heights clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #4 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Jackson Heights Orthodontics (#5 overall)

Invisalign in Jackson Heights →

Best for root canal in Jackson Heights

23

Nunez Dental Services, P.C.

Highest-ranked of 5 Jackson Heights clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #23 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Queens Professional Dental Care, P.C. (#24 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Jackson Heights

19

Sol Dental Care PLLC

Highest-ranked of 11 Jackson Heights clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #19 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Nunez Dental Services, P.C. (#23 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Jackson Heights

16

Ramos Dental P.C.

Highest-ranked of 6 Jackson Heights clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #16 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Nunez Dental Services, P.C. (#23 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Jackson Heights

No Jackson Heights clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Jackson Heights?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Jackson Heights?
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 Jackson Heights

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 Jackson Heights dentists

We scored 50 Jackson Heights 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 Jackson Heights 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 Jackson Heights: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Jackson Heights?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Jackson Heights, NY is Sams Family Dental Care (DR Score 70/100). It has a 4.4★ rating from 452 Google reviews. It is open 7 days until 6 PM. 81st street dental (#2) and Friends Family Dental & Braces (#3) follow. We ranked 50 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Jackson Heights are open on Saturday?

30 of 50 Jackson Heights dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Sams Family Dental Care (until 6 PM), Friends Family Dental & Braces (until 5 PM) and Diamond Braces Orthodontist: Invisalign & Braces (until 4 PM). 8 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 Jackson Heights?

No Jackson Heights clinic lists emergency care, but 15 are open after 6 PM, led by Diamond Braces Orthodontist: Invisalign & Braces (#4) and JH Dental Care - JH Family Dental (#8). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Jackson Heights?

A dental cleaning in Jackson Heights 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 Jackson Heights?

Friends Family Dental & Braces is the highest-ranked Jackson Heights clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #3 of 50 by DR Score. It is open 7 days until 6 PM. 5 Jackson Heights clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Jackson Heights?

DentistsRanked lists 50 dental clinics in Jackson Heights, NY, and 50 are ranked by DR Score. 30 post Saturday hours and 15 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 27 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Jackson Heights

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 50 clinics.

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