Skip to content
DentistsRanked

Best Dentists in Ridgewood, NJ (2026)

48 clinics ranked by DR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Ridgewood: Barrios, DDS Jorge E, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 4

    Best for evenings and weekends: Ridgewood Dentistry, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM; ranked #4 of 48.

Rankings can't be bought. Booking through us earns you a $60 gift card and doesn’t affect order. How we rank

48 Ridgewood clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 17 are open Saturdays and 17 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 6 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Ridgewood at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Ridgewood at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Barrios, DDS Jorge E73——Overall, Root canal
2Dennis Pawlak, DDS73———
3Smith Norton DMD73———
4Ridgewood Dentistry705.0★ (371)Evenings · SatEvenings & weekends
5Black Friday Week - Dental Implants67———
6Charles Lennon, DMD - The Ridgewood Dentist67———
7Chestnut Family Dentistry67———
8Dr. Robert D. Miner Dds, DDS67———
9Kurpis Albert J DDS67———
10Lincoln Dentistry67———

The 48 best dentists in Ridgewood, ranked

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

  3. #3 Smith Norton DMD

    61 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smith Norton DMDFull profile(201) 445-0961
    In their words

    Dr. Norton Smith provides preventive oriented dentistry for adults & children. Hours are by appointment, including evening & Saturday. Emergency appointments are available. Dr. Smith is conveniently located on the corner or North Maple & Franklin Ave in Ridgewood. Second opinions available.

    From Smith Norton DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 West Ridgewood Dental Professionals, PA

    88 W Ridgewood Ave #1, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at West Ridgewood Dental Professionals, PAFull profile(201) 652-8875

  25. #25 Pediatric Dental Associates, Inc.

    195 S Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Pediatric Dental Associates, Inc.Full profile(201) 652-7020
    In their words

    We are DEDICATED to treating children, not just teeth. Our COMMITMENT is to caring and prevention! It is our JOINT responsibility to provide for the long term optimal oral health for your child. We will keep abreast of the progress in current techniques so that we may render dental treatment with the highest degree of professional skill and ability. We will constantly instill positive concepts toward the prevention of oral disease and maintenance of good oral health.

    From Pediatric Dental Associates, Inc.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 48 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Joy Dental57Evenings · Sat
27Advanced Dental Care of Ridgewood57Evenings · Sat
28Robert Scherrer, DMD57Evenings · Sat
29Dr. Mohammed W. Iqbal, DDS57Evenings · Sat
30Female Dentist In NJ554.8★ (20)
31Nihon Shika Group555.0★ (1)Evenings · Sat
32Johnson Joyce M DDS53Evenings · Sat
33Dr. Sari C. Zimmer, DMD53Evenings · Sat
34Mid-County Endodontic Group, P.A.53Evenings · Sat
35Zahra Hosseini DMD47Sat
36Charles T. Loo, DMD, MSD47Sat
37Michael Duong, DDS. Precision Orthodontics47Evenings
38Mirkhan Abraham DDS47Evenings
39John D. Aston, DMD47Evenings
40M I Dental PC47Evenings
41Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery43Sat
42Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial: Novelli Vincent DDS43Sat
43Pento Dental Advisors37
44Dr. Laurie Addvensky, DMD37
45Dr. John R. Varoscak, DDS37
46Health Care 200037
47Ehrich Jr David S DDS28
48Dr. Jin Ha Joung, DMD27Evenings

Find the right dentist in Ridgewood

Answer 2 quick questions and we'll help you find a dentist that fits your needs, location and availability.

Ridgewood, NJ

Book through DentistsRanked and get a $60 Amazon gift card. Terms

Step 1 of 2

What service are you looking for?

  • 100% free for patients
  • No commitment

Best dentists in Ridgewood by need

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

Best for emergency in Ridgewood

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

Best for kids in Ridgewood

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

Best for implants in Ridgewood

23

Dr. Manaf Saker, DMD

Highest-ranked of 43 Ridgewood clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #23 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Barrios, DDS Jorge E (#1 overall)

Dental Implants in Ridgewood →

Best for invisalign & braces in Ridgewood

21

Clemente Orthodontics of Ridgewood

Highest-ranked of 41 Ridgewood clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #21 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Barrios, DDS Jorge E (#1 overall)

Invisalign in Ridgewood →

Best for root canal in Ridgewood

1

Barrios, DDS Jorge E

Highest-ranked of 40 Ridgewood clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dennis Pawlak, DDS (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Ridgewood →

Best for cosmetic in Ridgewood

1

Barrios, DDS Jorge E

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

Runner-up: Dennis Pawlak, DDS (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Ridgewood →

Best for dentures & seniors in Ridgewood

1

Barrios, DDS Jorge E

Highest-ranked of 40 Ridgewood clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dennis Pawlak, DDS (#2 overall)

Dentures in Ridgewood →

Best for budget & insurance in Ridgewood

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

How much does a dentist cost in Ridgewood?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Ridgewood?
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 Ridgewood

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 Ridgewood dentists

We scored 48 Ridgewood clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Ridgewood?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Ridgewood, NJ is Barrios, DDS Jorge E (DR Score 73/100). Dennis Pawlak, DDS (#2) and Smith Norton DMD (#3) follow. We ranked 48 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Ridgewood are open on Saturday?

17 of 48 Ridgewood dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Ridgewood Dentistry (until 1 PM), Choi Dental Care (until 2 PM) and Dr. Manaf Saker, DMD (until 12 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 Ridgewood?

No Ridgewood clinic lists emergency care, but 17 are open after 6 PM, led by Ridgewood Dentistry (#4) and Clemente Orthodontics of Ridgewood (#21). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Ridgewood?

A dental cleaning in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood?

DentistsRanked lists 48 dental clinics in Ridgewood, NJ, and 48 are ranked by DR Score. 17 post Saturday hours and 17 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 44 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Ridgewood

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 48 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

Related pages

Nearby cities