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Best Dentists in Princeton, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Princeton: Gentle Dental, DR Score 77/100, open 7 days until 12 AM and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for same-day emergencies: Gentle Dental, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 49.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Gentle Dental, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 49.

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49 Princeton clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 15 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 14 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Princeton at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Princeton at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Gentle Dental77Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Emergencies
2Ele-dent Pediatric Dentistry73——
3Emergency Dental Service73——
4Mercer Center for Implants and Periodontics73——
5Princeton Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | Dental Implant Center73——
6Princeton Pediatric Dentistry73——
7Village Dental Clinic PA73——
8Dr. Dani George67——
9Dr. Dinah Jammal67——
10Dr. Hyungsoo Kim67——

The 49 best dentists in Princeton, ranked

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

  17. #17 Dental Care Princeton

    301 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 4 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–8 PM · Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental Care PrincetonFull profile(609) 454-0766
    In their words

    Dental Care Princeton open for patient care with $50,000 of New Safety Equipment We have taken every step possible to ensure our patients and team are safe for treatment during COVID. In addition to all the recommendations from the CDC we have developed new protocols, training programs & invested over $50,000 in equipment to radically reduce the possibility of disease transmission in our office. For your convenience we are open Monday - Saturday from 7am – 8pm and are proud…

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

  18. #18 Brummel Darren S DDS

    301 North Harrison ( second floor, 301 N Harrison St suite f, Princeton, NJ 08540, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 12 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Brummel Darren S DDSFull profile(609) 924-0796
    In their words

    Princeton Dental Group provides comprehensive dental care for the entire family Our four general dentists and three specialists will help you address all of your dental needs with a collaborative approach to treatment. We believe the most important member of our team is you. We look forward to discussing your dental needs and treatment options with you. Our goal is to help you achieve and maintain a healthy, bright smile.

    From Brummel Darren S DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  19. #19 F. Charles Wightman, DDS

    301 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 12 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at F. Charles Wightman, DDSFull profile(609) 924-0796

  20. #20 Princeton Dental Group

    301 N Harrison St Suite F, Princeton, NJ 08540

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 12 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Princeton Dental GroupFull profile(609) 924-0796

  21. #21 Comfortable Dentistry Nirav Patel, DMD

    601 Ewing St suite b-3, Princeton, NJ 08540

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 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 10 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Comfortable Dentistry Nirav Patel, DMDFull profile(609) 497-9006

  22. #22 Princeton Smile Dental Studios

    10 Jefferson Plaza STE 200, Princeton, NJ 08540

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 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 closed · Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 12 PM–7 PM · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Princeton Smile Dental StudiosFull profile(609) 951-9595

  23. #23 West Windsor Family Dentistry, Roena Romero DDS

    706 Alexander Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 12 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue closed · Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 11 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at West Windsor Family Dentistry, Roena Romero DDSFull profile(609) 759-0019

  24. #24 Huckel Kirk D DMD

    11 Chambers St, Princeton, NJ 08542

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Huckel Kirk D DMDFull profile(609) 924-1414
    In their words

    In 1983, Dr. Kirk Huckel, DMD, opened Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics and Implants. The practice is fundamentally based on a Holistic approach-the oral systemic connection. We believe in a preventive dental philosophy where early detection may prevent the need for more extensive treatment later. Our practice is dedicated to quality care, exceptional service, and, a full range of dental services. We offer most dental specialty services within the practice, including…

    From Huckel Kirk D DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Eisenberg Lawrence DDS

    710 Alexander Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

    47/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Eisenberg Lawrence DDSFull profile(609) 520-0404

All 49 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Prestige Oral Surgery47Sat
27Dent Blanche Dental | Radwa Saad, DMD47Sat
28Dr. J. Craig Tyl, DMD, FAGD (Princeton Dental Partners)47Evenings
29Princeton Dentistry47Evenings
30Nesrine Bestandji, DMD47Sat
31LC Quality Dental47Sat
32Dr. Steven C. Isaacson, DMD43Evenings
33Brighter Dental43Evenings
34Elite Dental Care37Evenings · Sat
35Dr. Lekha Tull, DDS37
36Princeton Park Dental Associates37
37Stephen Sim, DMD, LLC37
38Princeton Premier Dental37
39Princeton Periodontics LLC37
40David M Fenster DMD37
41Princeton Prosthodontics37
42Witherspoon Oral Surgery LLC34
43Dr. Peter M. Lewis, DMD33
44Dental Implants & Other Procedures in Princeton, New Jersey33
45Weiner Robert E DMD33
46Melker Neil DDS33
47Stephen I. Hudis DDS, FACP33
48Princeton Natural Health Care33
49Montgomery Pediatric Dentistry27Sat

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Best dentists in Princeton by need

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Best for emergency in Princeton

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Gentle Dental

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

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Best for kids in Princeton

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

Best for implants in Princeton

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Gentle Dental

Highest-ranked of 49 Princeton clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Ele-dent Pediatric Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Princeton

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Gentle Dental

Highest-ranked of 46 Princeton clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Ele-dent Pediatric Dentistry (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Princeton →

Best for root canal in Princeton

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Gentle Dental

Highest-ranked of 46 Princeton clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Ele-dent Pediatric Dentistry (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Princeton →

Best for cosmetic in Princeton

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Gentle Dental

Highest-ranked of 49 Princeton clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Ele-dent Pediatric Dentistry (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Princeton →

Best for dentures & seniors in Princeton

1

Gentle Dental

Highest-ranked of 46 Princeton clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Ele-dent Pediatric Dentistry (#2 overall)

Dentures in Princeton →

Best for budget & insurance in Princeton

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

How much does a dentist cost in Princeton?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Princeton?
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 Princeton

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 Princeton dentists

We scored 49 Princeton clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 7 were excluded (7 duplicate listings). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. 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 Princeton data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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 Princeton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Princeton?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Princeton, NJ is Gentle Dental (DR Score 77/100). It is open 7 days until 12 AM. Ele-dent Pediatric Dentistry (#2) and Emergency Dental Service (#3) follow. We ranked 49 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Princeton are open on Saturday?

15 of 49 Princeton dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Gentle Dental (until 12 AM), Dental Care Princeton (until 4 PM) and Brummel Darren S DDS (until 12 PM). 1 is 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 Princeton?

1 Princeton clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Gentle Dental (#1). 14 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 Princeton?

A dental cleaning in Princeton 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 Princeton?

DentistsRanked lists 49 dental clinics in Princeton, NJ, and 49 are ranked by DR Score. 15 post Saturday hours and 14 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 49 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Princeton

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 49 clinics.
  2. : 7 duplicate listings merged.

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