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Best Dentists in Lakewood, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Lakewood: Dentistry for Children of Lakewood, 4.6★ from 505 Google reviews, open Sundays until 3 PM and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Dentistry for Children of Lakewood, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #1 of 36.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Premium Dentistry, open 7 days until 8 PM; ranked #3 of 36.

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36 Lakewood clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 3 are open Saturdays, 12 on Sundays and 9 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 28 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Lakewood at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Lakewood at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Dentistry for Children of Lakewood694.6★ (505)SunOverall, Kids
2Lakewood Signature Endodontics694.9★ (53)——
3Premium Dentistry694.6★ (143)Evenings · Sat · SunEvenings & weekends, Invisalign & braces
4Smile Dental Care Lakewood675.0★ (5)Evenings · Sat · Sun—
5Ocean Dental Expressions Affiliated with The Smilist Dental665.0★ (224)Evenings—
6Arch Dental - Dr. Tzvi Ungar, DDS655.0★ (14)Evenings · Sun—
7Alpine General - Lakewood655.0★ (378)Sun—
8Lakewood Kids and Adolescent Dentistry654.7★ (80)——
9Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry644.9★ (49)——
10Polinsky Dentistry644.9★ (243)Sun—

The 36 best dentists in Lakewood, ranked

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

All 36 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)
26Lakewood Family Dental483.4★ (182)
27Sinai Dental Group-West Gate465.0★ (1)
28OHI Lakewood Health Center (Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc.)442.6★ (115)
29Bilbeisi Noor F DDS15
30Dr. Evan Abrahams15
31Dr. Richard L. Gaines, DMD15
32Family And Cosmetic Dentistry15
33Marcus Dental Office15
34Ocean County Pediatric15
35Piotrowski Joseph C DDS15
36Sloan Dental8

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Best dentists in Lakewood by need

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

Best for emergency in Lakewood

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

Best for kids in Lakewood

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Dentistry for Children of Lakewood

Highest-ranked of 8 Lakewood clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #1 overall by DR Score and open Sundays until 3 PM.

Runner-up: Premium Dentistry (#3 overall)

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Best for implants in Lakewood

25

Howell Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 3 Lakewood clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #2 for implants and #25 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Parkway 70 Dental Center, PA (#12 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Lakewood

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Premium Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 4 Lakewood clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Mosery Orthodontics (#20 overall)

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Best for root canal in Lakewood

26

Lakewood Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 1 Lakewood clinic offering root canals: endodontist on staff and #26 overall by DR Score.

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Best for cosmetic in Lakewood

No Lakewood clinic lists cosmetic dentistry in our data yet.

Best for dentures & seniors in Lakewood

No Lakewood clinic lists dentures in our data yet.

Best for budget & insurance in Lakewood

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

How much does a dentist cost in Lakewood?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Lakewood?
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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Lakewood

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 Lakewood dentists

We scored 36 Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Lakewood?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Lakewood, NJ is Dentistry for Children of Lakewood (DR Score 69/100). It has a 4.6★ rating from 505 Google reviews. It is open Sundays until 3 PM. Lakewood Signature Endodontics (#2) and Premium Dentistry (#3) follow. We ranked 36 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Lakewood are open on Saturday?

3 of 36 Lakewood dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Premium Dentistry (until 5 PM), Smile Dental Care Lakewood (until 5 PM) and Lakewood Family Dentistry (until 5 PM). 12 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 Lakewood?

No Lakewood clinic lists emergency care, but 9 are open after 6 PM, led by Premium Dentistry (#3) and Smile Dental Care Lakewood (#4). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Lakewood?

A dental cleaning in Lakewood 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 Lakewood?

Dentistry for Children of Lakewood is the highest-ranked Lakewood clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #1 of 36 by DR Score. It is open Sundays until 3 PM. 8 Lakewood clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Lakewood?

DentistsRanked lists 36 dental clinics in Lakewood, NJ, and 36 are ranked by DR Score. 3 post Saturday hours and 9 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 28 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Lakewood

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 36 clinics.

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