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Best Dentists in New Haven, CT (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in New Haven: Yale-New Haven Hospital Dental Services, DR Score 73/100, open 7 days until 12 AM and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for same-day emergencies: Yale-New Haven Hospital Dental Services, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 68.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Yale-New Haven Hospital Dental Services, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 68.

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68 New Haven clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 14 are open Saturdays, 2 on Sundays and 14 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. 7 have a Google rating on file.

The 68 best dentists in New Haven, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in New Haven

    #1 Yale-New Haven Hospital Dental Services

    789 Howard Ave, New Haven, CT 06519

    73/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 because of access and services: open 7 days until 12 AM, 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 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

    In their words

    The Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center is proud to be a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). A PCMH is a system of care that creates a strong partnership between you and your personalized care team. Your team will be led by your primary care provider and may include nurses, health educators, specialists or any other medical personnel who can help you achieve your health and wellness goals. As partners committed to you and your wellness, we'll work with you and your family to…

    From Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center of 400 Columbus Ave New Haven, CT's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 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

    In their words

    We are currently offering COVID-19 vaccines by appointment or walk-in. The Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center of West Haven, CT is proud to be a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). A PCMH is a system of care that creates a strong partnership between you and your personalized care team. Your team will be led by your primary care provider and may include nurses, health educators, specialists or any other medical personnel who can help you achieve your health and wellness…

    From Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center of 410 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 68 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #68, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

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Best dentists in New Haven by need

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

Best for emergency in New Haven

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Yale-New Haven Hospital Dental Services

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

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Best for kids in New Haven

No New Haven clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in New Haven

1

Yale-New Haven Hospital Dental Services

Highest-ranked of 60 New Haven clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Balgowlah Dental clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in New Haven

1

Yale-New Haven Hospital Dental Services

Highest-ranked of 55 New Haven clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Balgowlah Dental clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in New Haven

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Dr. Yiming King, DMD

Highest-ranked of 57 New Haven clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #1 for root canal and #30 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Endodontics New Haven (#38 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in New Haven

1

Yale-New Haven Hospital Dental Services

Highest-ranked of 60 New Haven clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Balgowlah Dental clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in New Haven

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Yale-New Haven Hospital Dental Services

Highest-ranked of 55 New Haven clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Balgowlah Dental clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in New Haven

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

How much does a dentist cost in New Haven?

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

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

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 Haven dentists

We scored 68 New Haven clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 5 were excluded (5 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 New Haven 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 Haven: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in New Haven?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in New Haven, CT is Yale-New Haven Hospital Dental Services (DR Score 73/100). It is open 7 days until 12 AM. Balgowlah Dental clinic (#2) and Connecticut Dental Associates (#3) follow. We ranked 68 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in New Haven are open on Saturday?

14 of 68 New Haven dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Yale-New Haven Hospital Dental Services (until 12 AM), James Street Dentistry (until 8 PM) and Horizon Dental Group (until 3 PM). 2 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 New Haven?

1 New Haven clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Yale-New Haven Hospital Dental Services (#1). 14 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 Haven?

A dental cleaning in New Haven 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.

How many dentists are there in New Haven?

DentistsRanked lists 68 dental clinics in New Haven, CT, and 68 are ranked by DR Score. 14 post Saturday hours and 14 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 64 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for New Haven

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 68 clinics.
  2. : 5 duplicate listings merged.