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Best Dentists in Pennington, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Pennington: Pennington Family Dentistry, 4.9★ from 473 Google reviews, open evenings until 7:30 PM and 1 of 17 services.

  2. 6

    Best for kids and families: Cynthia Purtuc DDS, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #6 of 6.

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6 Pennington clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays and 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 6 have a Google rating on file.

Top 6 dentists in Pennington at a glance

Top 6 dentists in Pennington at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Pennington Family Dentistry664.9★ (473)EveningsOverall, Root canal
2Pennington Dental Care654.8★ (185)SatDentures & seniors
3Pennington Dental Associates624.9★ (603)—Implants
4McDonough & DeSantis Orthodontics614.9★ (50)EveningsInvisalign & braces
5Brookside Dental Arts || Dentist in Pennington/Hopewell NJ594.9★ (191)——
6Cynthia Purtuc DDS493.7★ (9)—Kids

The 6 best dentists in Pennington, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Pennington by need

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

Best for emergency in Pennington

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

Best for kids in Pennington

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Cynthia Purtuc DDS

Highest-ranked of 1 Pennington clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #6 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.

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Best for implants in Pennington

3

Pennington Dental Associates

Highest-ranked of 1 Pennington clinic offering dental implants: #3 overall by DR Score.

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Best for invisalign & braces in Pennington

4

McDonough & DeSantis Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 1 Pennington clinic offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff and #4 overall by DR Score.

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Best for root canal in Pennington

1

Pennington Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 2 Pennington clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cynthia Purtuc DDS (#6 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Pennington

No Pennington clinic lists cosmetic dentistry in our data yet.

Best for dentures & seniors in Pennington

2

Pennington Dental Care

Highest-ranked of 1 Pennington clinic offering dentures: #2 overall by DR Score.

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Best for budget & insurance in Pennington

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

How much does a dentist cost in Pennington?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Pennington?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$130–$390DentistsRanked 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
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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Pennington

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 Pennington dentists

We scored 6 Pennington 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 Pennington 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 Pennington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Pennington?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Pennington, NJ is Pennington Family Dentistry (DR Score 66/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 473 Google reviews. It is open evenings until 7:30 PM. Pennington Dental Care (#2) and Pennington Dental Associates (#3) follow. We ranked 6 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Pennington are open on Saturday?

1 of 6 Pennington dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Pennington Dental Care (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 Pennington?

No Pennington clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Pennington Family Dentistry (#1) and McDonough & DeSantis Orthodontics (#4). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

Who is the best kids' dentist in Pennington?

Cynthia Purtuc DDS is the highest-ranked Pennington clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #6 of 6 by DR Score. It is open 5 days a week. 1 Pennington clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Pennington?

DentistsRanked lists 6 dental clinics in Pennington, NJ, and 6 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is root canal, at 2 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Pennington

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 6 clinics.