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Best Dentists in Paterson, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Paterson: Saint Joseph Medical Center Rehabilitation, DR Score 73/100, open 7 days until 12 AM and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for same-day emergencies: Saint Joseph Medical Center Rehabilitation, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 50.

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    Best for kids and families: Abra Dental - Paterson, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #2 of 50.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Saint Joseph Medical Center Rehabilitation, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 50.

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50 Paterson clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 19 are open Saturdays, 5 on Sundays and 12 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 3 list emergency care. 5 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Paterson at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Paterson at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Saint Joseph Medical Center Rehabilitation73—Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Emergencies
2Abra Dental - Paterson734.8★ (1,269)SatKids
3All Family Dentistry LLC67———
4Brodsky James DDS67———
5Cockey Omar DDS67———
6Cranio Associates67———
7Dr. Elana S. Wolf, DMD67———
8Dr. Gaeun Lee, DMD67———
9Dr. Gary S. Gajdos, DMD67———
10Dr. Juan J. Alvarez, DMD67———

The 50 best dentists in Paterson, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Paterson

    #1 Saint Joseph Medical Center Rehabilitation

    703 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, United States

    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

    Book appointment at Saint Joseph Medical Center RehabilitationFull profile(973) 754-2946

  25. #25 Park Dental

    21 Mill St Suite 3, Paterson, NJ 07501, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open 7 days until 6 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Sat 11 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–1 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Park DentalFull profile(973) 742-7275
    In their words

    If you are looking for a highly trained and experienced dentist in Paterson, you have come to the right place. At our practice, you will receive the highest quality dental care. Our dental office uses the latest state-of-the-art equipment and cutting edge technology and we uphold the strictest sterilization techniques. We know that many people may feel anxious about coming to the dentist, so it is our goal to make your visit with us as pain and anxiety free as possible.

    From Park Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 50 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Dental PM57Evenings · Sat
27Emergency Dentistry Paterson563.7★ (3)
28Union Dental - Donald Pasquariello DMD53Evenings · Sat
29Comfort Dental Care53Evenings · Sat
30Dental Care Center53Evenings · Sat
31Hernandez Dental Office53Evenings · Sat
32Andrew H Sorger, DDS53Evenings · Sat
33Simple Smiles Dentistry47Sat
34Paterson Dental Clinic47Sat
35The Dental Clinic LLC44Evenings · Sat · Sun
36Paterson Total Dental Care43Sat
37Dr. Faizul T. Khan, DDS43Sat
38Samanez Dental Clinic: Samanez Jorge DDS43Sat
39Smile Central Dental43Evenings
4021st Avenue Dental37
41Patrick Ryan, DMD37
42The Dental and Cosmetic Center33
43Veneers Teeth NJ33
44Dao Anh Cao33
45Pediatric Dentistry of Paterson33
46South Paterson Dental Group33
47Park Dental Center33
48Dr. Michael Schutzer, DDS28
49Gross Jerry DDS28
50West Broadway Dental27Sat

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Best dentists in Paterson by need

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

Best for emergency in Paterson

1

Saint Joseph Medical Center Rehabilitation

Highest-ranked of 3 Paterson clinics offering emergency or same-day care: #1 for emergency care, #1 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

Runner-up: Dentist NJ (#24 overall)

Emergency Care in Paterson →

Best for kids in Paterson

2

Abra Dental - Paterson

Highest-ranked of 2 Paterson clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #2 overall by DR Score and open Saturdays until 2 PM.

Runner-up: NÜVA Smile (#21 overall)

General Dentistry in Paterson →

Best for implants in Paterson

1

Saint Joseph Medical Center Rehabilitation

Highest-ranked of 44 Paterson clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: All Family Dentistry LLC (#3 overall)

Dental Implants in Paterson →

Best for invisalign & braces in Paterson

21

NÜVA Smile

Highest-ranked of 43 Paterson clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #21 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Simple Smiles Dentistry - Paterson (#23 overall)

Invisalign in Paterson →

Best for root canal in Paterson

1

Saint Joseph Medical Center Rehabilitation

Highest-ranked of 41 Paterson clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: All Family Dentistry LLC (#3 overall)

Root Canal in Paterson →

Best for cosmetic in Paterson

1

Saint Joseph Medical Center Rehabilitation

Highest-ranked of 44 Paterson clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: All Family Dentistry LLC (#3 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Paterson →

Best for dentures & seniors in Paterson

1

Saint Joseph Medical Center Rehabilitation

Highest-ranked of 41 Paterson clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: All Family Dentistry LLC (#3 overall)

Dentures in Paterson →

Best for budget & insurance in Paterson

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

How much does a dentist cost in Paterson?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Paterson?
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 Paterson

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 Paterson dentists

We scored 50 Paterson 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 Paterson 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 Paterson: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Paterson?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Paterson, NJ is Saint Joseph Medical Center Rehabilitation (DR Score 73/100). It is open 7 days until 12 AM. Abra Dental - Paterson (#2) and All Family Dentistry LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 50 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Paterson are open on Saturday?

19 of 50 Paterson dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Saint Joseph Medical Center Rehabilitation (until 12 AM), Abra Dental - Paterson (until 2 PM) and Rabah Mohammad DDS (until 9 PM). 5 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 Paterson?

3 Paterson clinics list emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked are Saint Joseph Medical Center Rehabilitation (#1), Dentist NJ (#24) and The Dental Clinic LLC (#35). 12 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 Paterson?

A dental cleaning in Paterson 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 Paterson?

Abra Dental - Paterson is the highest-ranked Paterson clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #2 of 50 by DR Score. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. 2 Paterson clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Paterson?

DentistsRanked lists 50 dental clinics in Paterson, NJ, and 50 are ranked by DR Score. 19 post Saturday hours and 12 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 48 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Paterson

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 50 clinics.
  2. : 7 duplicate listings merged.

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