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Best Dentists in Pompton Lakes, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Pompton Lakes: Smile Care for Kids: Dr. Joseph A. Basilicato, DMD, 5.0★ from 141 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Smile Care for Kids: Dr. Joseph A. Basilicato, DMD, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #1 of 7.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Smile Care for Kids: Dr. Joseph A. Basilicato, DMD, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM; ranked #1 of 7.

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7 Pompton Lakes clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays and 5 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 7 have a Google rating on file.

Top 7 dentists in Pompton Lakes at a glance

Top 7 dentists in Pompton Lakes at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Smile Care for Kids: Dr. Joseph A. Basilicato, DMD715.0★ (141)Evenings · SatOverall, Kids
2Daniel A. Nyhuis, DMD, PC655.0★ (277)——
3SMILE LI DENTISTRY LLC645.0★ (24)Evenings · Sat—
4Dr. Lucy Slutsky, DMD614.8★ (85)Evenings—
5Smile A Bit Dental - Pompton Lakes583.8★ (38)EveningsImplants
6Dentist's Choice575.0★ (1)——
7Edward Kim DMD564.8★ (18)Evenings—

The 7 best dentists in Pompton Lakes, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Pompton Lakes

    #1 Smile Care for Kids: Dr. Joseph A. Basilicato, DMD

    191 Hamburg Tpke, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

    71/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 141 Google reviews, 141 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 141 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency care

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Best dentists in Pompton Lakes by need

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

Best for emergency in Pompton Lakes

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

Best for kids in Pompton Lakes

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Smile Care for Kids: Dr. Joseph A. Basilicato, DMD

Highest-ranked of 1 Pompton Lakes clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #1 overall by DR Score and open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

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Best for implants in Pompton Lakes

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Smile A Bit Dental - Pompton Lakes

Highest-ranked of 2 Pompton Lakes clinics offering dental implants: #5 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Edward Kim DMD (#7 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Pompton Lakes

No Pompton Lakes clinic lists Invisalign or braces in our data yet.

Best for root canal in Pompton Lakes

No Pompton Lakes clinic lists root canals in our data yet.

Best for cosmetic in Pompton Lakes

No Pompton Lakes clinic lists cosmetic dentistry in our data yet.

Best for dentures & seniors in Pompton Lakes

No Pompton Lakes clinic lists dentures in our data yet.

Best for budget & insurance in Pompton Lakes

No Pompton Lakes clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Pompton Lakes?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Pompton Lakes?
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
Dental Implants$1,950–$7,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey

Emergency and weekend dentists in Pompton Lakes

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 Pompton Lakes dentists

We scored 7 Pompton Lakes 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 Pompton Lakes 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 Pompton Lakes: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Pompton Lakes?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Pompton Lakes, NJ is Smile Care for Kids: Dr. Joseph A. Basilicato, DMD (DR Score 71/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 141 Google reviews. It is open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM. Daniel A. Nyhuis, DMD, PC (#2) and SMILE LI DENTISTRY LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 7 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Pompton Lakes are open on Saturday?

2 of 7 Pompton Lakes dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Smile Care for Kids: Dr. Joseph A. Basilicato, DMD (until 1 PM) and SMILE LI DENTISTRY LLC (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 Pompton Lakes?

No Pompton Lakes clinic lists emergency care, but 5 are open after 6 PM, led by Smile Care for Kids: Dr. Joseph A. Basilicato, DMD (#1) and SMILE LI DENTISTRY LLC (#3). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Pompton Lakes?

A dental cleaning in Pompton Lakes 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 Pompton Lakes?

Smile Care for Kids: Dr. Joseph A. Basilicato, DMD is the highest-ranked Pompton Lakes clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #1 of 7 by DR Score. It is open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM. 1 Pompton Lakes clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Pompton Lakes?

DentistsRanked lists 7 dental clinics in Pompton Lakes, NJ, and 7 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 5 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 Pompton Lakes

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 7 clinics.