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Best Dentists in North Plainfield, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in North Plainfield: Dr. Marina R. Kuzmich, DMD, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Brilliant Smiles of North Plainfield, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM; ranked #8 of 19.

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19 North Plainfield clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 10 are open Saturdays and 7 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 has a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in North Plainfield at a glance

Top 10 dentists in North Plainfield at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Dr. Marina R. Kuzmich, DMD73——Overall, Invisalign & braces
2Dr. Sonia Mathew, DMD FAGD73———
3Goldberg Implants & Periodontics695.0★ (487)SatImplants
4Dr. Francis Keneally67———
5Landmark Dental Practice67———
6Matsil Richard E DDS67———
7Somerset Street Family Dental67———
8Brilliant Smiles of North Plainfield57—Evenings · SatEvenings & weekends
9Richard Meleo, DDS and Jane Ligums, DMD57—Evenings · Sat—
10Peter J. Kalibat, D.D.S., LLC57—Evenings · Sat—

The 19 best dentists in North Plainfield, ranked

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

  1. #8 Brilliant Smiles of North Plainfield

    176 Cedar St, North Plainfield, NJ 07060, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #9 Richard Meleo, DDS and Jane Ligums, DMD

    176 Cedar St, North Plainfield, NJ 07060

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 9 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–9 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #10 Peter J. Kalibat, D.D.S., LLC

    339 Somerset St, North Plainfield, NJ 07060

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 6:30 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9:30 AM–6:30 PM · Tue 10 AM–5:30 PM · Wed–Thu 9:30 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 11 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We strive to meet your general dentistry needs with excellence in a family friendly, fun environment! Dr. Peter Kalibat, has been creating beautiful, healthy smiles for over 30 years in the North Plainfield area. Walk-ins welcome! Emergencies seen now! Se habla Español.

    From Peter J. Kalibat, D.D.S., LLC's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #11 Pearl Family Dentistry

    46 A Pearl St, North Plainfield, NJ 07060, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–8 PM · Wed–Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Exceptional patient care, state-of-the-art equipment and a complete range of dental services-that's why our practice is recognized as one of the most professional and compassionate dental practices in North Plainfield. Serving patients is the foundation of our practice. By staying abreast of the latest dental technologies and procedures, our dentists Dr. Sonia Mathew, Dr. Marina Kuzmich and Dr.Francis J. Keneally Jr can provide the most advanced, personalized dental care for…

    From Pearl Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #12 Dental Designer

    1300 Rock Ave APT A4, North Plainfield, NJ 07060, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 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 9 AM–2 PM · Tue 2 PM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu 2 PM–7 PM · Fri 10 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dental Designer led by Dr. Harmanpreet Kaur offers dental services to the residents of Plainfield, Watchung, Warren, Westfield, Scotch Plains, Dunellen, Bridgewater, Scotch Plains, Green Brook, Mountainside. Dental Designer offers services like dental crowns & bridges, dental implants, Invisalign aligners, teeth whitening, teeth cleaning, root canal, cavity treatment, dental exams & x-rays, gum disease treatment.

    From Dental Designer's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #13 Pearl Family Dentistry Dr. Kuzmich Dr. Mathew

    46A Pearl St, North Plainfield, NJ 07060

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 10 AM–8 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  7. #14 Kaur Harmanpreet DDS

    1300 Rock Ave, North Plainfield, NJ 07060

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 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–7 PM · Tue closed · Wed 9:30 AM–7 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  8. #15 Colonial Court Dental

    339 Somerset St, North Plainfield, NJ 07060, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 4 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  9. #16 Lobelo Hector DDS

    340 Somerset St, North Plainfield, NJ 07060

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 2:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 1:30 PM–6 PM · Tue 10 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 1:30 PM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 1:30 PM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–2:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  10. #18 Dr. Augusto V. Wong, DDS

    116 Watchung Ave, North Plainfield, NJ 07060, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in North Plainfield by need

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Best for emergency in North Plainfield

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

Best for kids in North Plainfield

No North Plainfield clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in North Plainfield

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Goldberg Implants & Periodontics

Highest-ranked of 19 North Plainfield clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Marina R. Kuzmich, DMD (#1 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in North Plainfield

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Dr. Marina R. Kuzmich, DMD

Highest-ranked of 17 North Plainfield clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Sonia Mathew, DMD FAGD (#2 overall)

Invisalign in North Plainfield →

Best for root canal in North Plainfield

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Dr. Marina R. Kuzmich, DMD

Highest-ranked of 17 North Plainfield clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Sonia Mathew, DMD FAGD (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in North Plainfield

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Dr. Marina R. Kuzmich, DMD

Highest-ranked of 18 North Plainfield clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Sonia Mathew, DMD FAGD (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in North Plainfield

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Dr. Marina R. Kuzmich, DMD

Highest-ranked of 17 North Plainfield clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Sonia Mathew, DMD FAGD (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in North Plainfield

No North Plainfield clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in North Plainfield?

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

How much does a dentist cost in North Plainfield?
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 North Plainfield

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 North Plainfield dentists

We scored 19 North Plainfield clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 7 were excluded (7 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 North Plainfield 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 North Plainfield: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in North Plainfield?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in North Plainfield, NJ is Dr. Marina R. Kuzmich, DMD (DR Score 73/100). Dr. Sonia Mathew, DMD FAGD (#2) and Goldberg Implants & Periodontics (#3) follow. We ranked 19 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in North Plainfield are open on Saturday?

10 of 19 North Plainfield dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Goldberg Implants & Periodontics (until 12 PM), Brilliant Smiles of North Plainfield (until 1 PM) and Richard Meleo, DDS and Jane Ligums, DMD (until 1 PM). None of the listed clinics post Sunday hours. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in North Plainfield?

No North Plainfield clinic lists emergency care, but 7 are open after 6 PM, led by Brilliant Smiles of North Plainfield (#8) and Richard Meleo, DDS and Jane Ligums, DMD (#9). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in North Plainfield?

A dental cleaning in North Plainfield 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.

How many dentists are there in North Plainfield?

DentistsRanked lists 19 dental clinics in North Plainfield, NJ, and 19 are ranked by DR Score. 10 post Saturday hours and 7 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is dental implants, at 19 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for North Plainfield

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 19 clinics.
  2. : 7 duplicate listings merged.

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