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Best Dentists in Oakland, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Oakland: Richard G Rivman DDS, 5.0★ from 267 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Michael D Tsubota DDS, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM; ranked #4 of 10.

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10 Oakland clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 3 are open Saturdays and 7 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 9 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Oakland at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Oakland at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Richard G Rivman DDS685.0★ (267)EveningsOverall
2Laser Dentistry of North Jersey: Richard L. Bucher DMD665.0★ (393)Evenings—
3Loeb Orthodontics645.0★ (107)EveningsInvisalign & braces
4Michael D Tsubota DDS645.0★ (71)Evenings · SatEvenings & weekends
5Oakland Dental Care644.9★ (176)Evenings—
6Oakland Premier Dental635.0★ (148)Evenings—
7Oakland Smile Station624.7★ (167)SatImplants
8Oakland Family Dentistry575.0★ (1)——
9Ramapo Oral Surgery PC544.1★ (16)——
10Franklin Dental Center, PA53—Evenings · SatRoot canal, Cosmetic

The 10 best dentists in Oakland, ranked

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

  10. #10 Franklin Dental Center, PA

    43 Yawpo Ave #8, Oakland, NJ 07436, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 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 1 PM–8 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 1 PM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Franklin Dental Center, PAFull profile(201) 337-2323

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Best dentists in Oakland by need

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

Best for emergency in Oakland

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

Best for kids in Oakland

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

Best for implants in Oakland

7

Oakland Smile Station

Highest-ranked of 5 Oakland clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #7 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Laser Dentistry of North Jersey: Richard L. Bucher DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Oakland

3

Loeb Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 2 Oakland clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Franklin Dental Center, PA (#10 overall)

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Best for root canal in Oakland

10

Franklin Dental Center, PA

Highest-ranked of 1 Oakland clinic offering root canals: #10 overall by DR Score.

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Best for cosmetic in Oakland

10

Franklin Dental Center, PA

Highest-ranked of 1 Oakland clinic offering cosmetic dentistry: #10 overall by DR Score.

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Best for dentures & seniors in Oakland

10

Franklin Dental Center, PA

Highest-ranked of 1 Oakland clinic offering dentures: #10 overall by DR Score.

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Best for budget & insurance in Oakland

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

How much does a dentist cost in Oakland?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Oakland?
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 Oakland

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 Oakland dentists

We scored 10 Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Oakland?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Oakland, NJ is Richard G Rivman DDS (DR Score 68/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 267 Google reviews. It is open evenings until 7 PM. Laser Dentistry of North Jersey: Richard L. Bucher DMD (#2) and Loeb Orthodontics (#3) follow. We ranked 10 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Oakland are open on Saturday?

3 of 10 Oakland dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Michael D Tsubota DDS (until 3 PM), Oakland Smile Station (until 2 PM) and Franklin Dental Center, PA (until 2 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 Oakland?

No Oakland clinic lists emergency care, but 7 are open after 6 PM, led by Richard G Rivman DDS (#1) and Laser Dentistry of North Jersey: Richard L. Bucher DMD (#2). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Oakland?

A dental cleaning in Oakland 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 Oakland?

DentistsRanked lists 10 dental clinics in Oakland, NJ, and 10 are ranked by DR Score. 3 post Saturday hours and 7 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 5 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Oakland

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 10 clinics.

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