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Best Dentists in New Brunswick, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in New Brunswick: Emergency Dentist, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for same-day emergencies: Crystal Care Dental New Brunswick, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #2 of 32.

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    Best for kids and families: Crystal Care Dental New Brunswick, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #2 of 32.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Crystal Care Dental New Brunswick, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #2 of 32.

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32 New Brunswick clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 10 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 6 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. 4 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in New Brunswick at a glance

Top 10 dentists in New Brunswick at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Emergency Dentist73——Overall, Implants
2Crystal Care Dental New Brunswick715.0★ (4)Evenings · Sat · SunEmergencies, Kids
3Emergency Dental Service705.0★ (3)——
4Livy Dental704.9★ (264)Sat—
5Dental Health Associates, P.A.67———
6Dr. Gari Bloom67———
7Dr. Kishor Kulkarni DDS67———
8Dr. Salim Nathoo, DDS67———
9Dr. Vaibhavi Shah, DDS67———
10Dr. Vivek Nijhawan67———

The 32 best dentists in New Brunswick, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in New Brunswick

    #1 Emergency Dentist

    228 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Emergency DentistFull profile(908) 224-8835
    In their words

    Thank you for thinking of us as your dentistry professional. We can provide you with top quality care. Our services include pediatric and family dentistry, denture repairs, general dental care as well as emergency care. Please call ahead to make a date for an appointment as we don't accept walk-ins. Our telephones are open 24/7 including Saturdays & Sundays and holidays so you can dial our number anytime.

    From Emergency Dentist's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  17. #17 Bloom & Bloom, The Center For Excellence in Dentistry

    815 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue 7:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–1:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Bloom & Bloom, The Center For Excellence in DentistryFull profile(732) 249-6386
    In their words

    At Bloom and Bloom, DMDs we value our patient relationships, making it our priority to deliver gentle compassionate care that you deserve from a dentist in New Jersey. We work hard to make you feel at ease by combining the latest dental technology with a professional and compassionate staff; we all truly care about our patients. The result is a beautiful, healthy smile for a lifetime. Should you ever want additional information about our practice, we are always available to…

    From Bloom & Bloom, The Center For Excellence in Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  18. #18 CosmicSmiles Dental LLC

    1440 How Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9:30 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 9:30 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at CosmicSmiles Dental LLCFull profile(732) 247-4200

  20. #20 Schwartz Russell D DDS

    201 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 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 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 1 PM–8 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Schwartz Russell D DDSFull profile(732) 545-2883

  21. #21 Wonseok Jang, DDS, MDS

    135 Somerset St Suite A, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 11 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 11 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Wonseok Jang, DDS, MDSFull profile(732) 235-5050

  22. #22 Healing Smiles: Sandra Onukwugha, DMD

    330 Livingston Ave #3, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 3 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Healing Smiles: Sandra Onukwugha, DMDFull profile(732) 314-0302
    In their words

    At Healing Smiles in New Brunswick, New Jersey, general & cosmetic dentist Sandra Onukwugha, DMD, makes her patients’ smiles and dental health her top priority. Offering people of all ages a wide range of restorative and cosmetic dental services, Dr. Onukwugha and her team work tirelessly to make sure a patient’s aesthetic needs align with their function and overall health. They do this through comprehensive and integrated treatment solutions, individualized care, and a…

    From Healing Smiles: Sandra Onukwugha, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Brunswick Dental Associates-Dentista Hispana en New Brunswick- Dentist New Brunswick

    374 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Brunswick Dental Associates-Dentista Hispana en New Brunswick- Dentist New BrunswickFull profile(732) 246-4443

  24. #24 Oral Surgery Group, Dental Implants & Wisdom Teeth

    109 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Oral Surgery Group, Dental Implants & Wisdom TeethFull profile(732) 247-8083
    In their words

    Oral Surgery Group has been serving central New Jersey with high-quality oral surgery services for over 60 years. Our staff is committed to improving the health of the communities in New Brunswick, NJ, East Brunswick, NJ, and Middlesex, NJ, through our specialty of oral and facial surgery services.

    From Oral Surgery Group, Dental Implants & Wisdom Teeth's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Kahn Richard B DDS

    76 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Kahn Richard B DDSFull profile(732) 828-6622

All 32 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Rutgers Health University Dental Associates43Evenings
27Lanny Rubin, DDS37
28Dental Implants & Surgery37
29Livingston Avenue Dental37
30MID JERSEY ENDODONTIC GROUP, PA33
31Confident Smiles: Brunswick33
32New Brunswick Dental Associates28

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Best dentists in New Brunswick by need

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Best for emergency in New Brunswick

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Crystal Care Dental New Brunswick

Highest-ranked of 1 New Brunswick clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #2 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

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Best for kids in New Brunswick

2

Crystal Care Dental New Brunswick

Highest-ranked of 1 New Brunswick clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #2 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

General Dentistry in New Brunswick →

Best for implants in New Brunswick

1

Emergency Dentist

Highest-ranked of 29 New Brunswick clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Crystal Care Dental New Brunswick (#2 overall)

Dental Implants in New Brunswick →

Best for invisalign & braces in New Brunswick

1

Emergency Dentist

Highest-ranked of 27 New Brunswick clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dental Health Associates, P.A. (#5 overall)

Invisalign in New Brunswick →

Best for root canal in New Brunswick

1

Emergency Dentist

Highest-ranked of 27 New Brunswick clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dental Health Associates, P.A. (#5 overall)

Root Canal in New Brunswick →

Best for cosmetic in New Brunswick

1

Emergency Dentist

Highest-ranked of 28 New Brunswick clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dental Health Associates, P.A. (#5 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in New Brunswick →

Best for dentures & seniors in New Brunswick

1

Emergency Dentist

Highest-ranked of 27 New Brunswick clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dental Health Associates, P.A. (#5 overall)

Dentures in New Brunswick →

Best for budget & insurance in New Brunswick

No New Brunswick clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in New Brunswick?

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

How much does a dentist cost in New Brunswick?
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 New Brunswick

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 New Brunswick dentists

We scored 32 New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in New Brunswick?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in New Brunswick, NJ is Emergency Dentist (DR Score 73/100). Crystal Care Dental New Brunswick (#2) and Emergency Dental Service (#3) follow. We ranked 32 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in New Brunswick are open on Saturday?

10 of 32 New Brunswick dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Crystal Care Dental New Brunswick (until 12 AM), Livy Dental (until 2 PM) and Bloom & Bloom, The Center For Excellence in Dentistry (until 2 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 New Brunswick?

1 New Brunswick clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Crystal Care Dental New Brunswick (#2). 6 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 New Brunswick?

A dental cleaning in New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick?

Crystal Care Dental New Brunswick is the highest-ranked New Brunswick clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #2 of 32 by DR Score. It is open 7 days until 12 AM. 1 New Brunswick clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in New Brunswick?

DentistsRanked lists 32 dental clinics in New Brunswick, NJ, and 32 are ranked by DR Score. 10 post Saturday hours and 6 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 31 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for New Brunswick

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 32 clinics.

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