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Best Dentists in Schenectady, NY (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Schenectady: Dr. Cara Hernas, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 26

    Best for same-day emergencies: Independence Dentistry Schenectady, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #26 of 52.

  3. 44

    Best for kids and families: Pediatric Dentistry of Schenectady, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #44 of 52.

  4. 26

    Best for evenings and weekends: Independence Dentistry Schenectady, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #26 of 52.

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52 Schenectady clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays, 2 on Sundays and 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. 10 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Schenectady at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Schenectady at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Dr. Cara Hernas73——Overall, Root canal
2Perrino Michael A DDS73———
3Wall Street Dental705.0★ (411)——
4Schwartz Family Dentistry695.0★ (1)——
5Adirondack Orthodontics685.0★ (92)Sat · SunInvisalign & braces
6Abdullah Sinan DDS67———
7Alina Dellanzo67———
8Arpei-Mchugh Crystal L DDS67———
9David Perrino67———
10Dr. Adrienne Korkosz67———

The 52 best dentists in Schenectady, ranked

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

All 52 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #52, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Independence Dentistry Schenectady47Evenings · Sat · Sun
27Schenectady Pediatric Dentistry and Battiste Orthodontics37
28George Birman37
29Dental Offices LLP37
30Dr. Kenneth D. Schwartz, DDS37
31Avril DSouza DMD PC General & Laser Dentistry37
321st Advantage Dental - Niskayuna US 937
33Rotterdam Dental Arts37
34Padula Family Dentistry37
35Capital Smiles37
36Erin M. Page, DDS37
37Jennifer Kluth DMD37
38Aesthetic Dentistry37
39Ellis Medicine McClellan Street Health Center33
40Dr. Robert K. Deluke, DDS33
41Aspen Dental33
42Singh, S DDS33
43Dynamic Dental Services33
44Pediatric Dentistry of Schenectady18
45Dr. Andrew Scott Dental Care – Houston 24 Hours15
46Emergency Dentist Schenectady15
47Jensen Sally15
48Liang Victor DDS15
49Matousek Collyer R DDS15
50Otho15
51Advanced Aesthetics Dentistry14
52Mount Vernon Emergency Dental Service8

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Best dentists in Schenectady by need

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

Best for emergency in Schenectady

26

Independence Dentistry Schenectady

Highest-ranked of 1 Schenectady clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #26 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

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Best for kids in Schenectady

44

Pediatric Dentistry of Schenectady

Highest-ranked of 1 Schenectady clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff and #44 overall by DR Score.

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Best for implants in Schenectady

44

Pediatric Dentistry of Schenectady

Highest-ranked of 36 Schenectady clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #35 for implants and #44 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Cara Hernas (#1 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Schenectady

5

Adirondack Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 34 Schenectady clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #5 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Battiste Orthodontics (#22 overall)

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Best for root canal in Schenectady

1

Dr. Cara Hernas

Highest-ranked of 32 Schenectady clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Perrino Michael A DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Schenectady

1

Dr. Cara Hernas

Highest-ranked of 33 Schenectady clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Perrino Michael A DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Schenectady

1

Dr. Cara Hernas

Highest-ranked of 32 Schenectady clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Perrino Michael A DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Schenectady

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

How much does a dentist cost in Schenectady?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Schenectady?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$145–$435DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Teeth Cleaning$109–$290DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Emergency Care$145–$725DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Root Canal$1,015–$2,030DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Tooth Extraction$290–$1,015DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Wisdom Teeth Removal$290–$1,015DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dental Implants$2,175–$8,700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Invisalign$5,075–$10,875DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Braces$4,350–$10,150DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dental Crowns$1,160–$2,610DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dentures$1,450–$4,350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Veneers$1,305–$3,625DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Teeth Whitening$290–$870DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dental Bonding$435–$870DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Cosmetic Fillings$435–$870DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Cosmetic Dentistry$725–$7,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Full Restoration$21,750–$72,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York

Emergency and weekend dentists in Schenectady

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 Schenectady dentists

We scored 52 Schenectady clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Schenectady 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 Schenectady: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Schenectady?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Schenectady, NY is Dr. Cara Hernas (DR Score 73/100). Perrino Michael A DDS (#2) and Wall Street Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 52 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Schenectady are open on Saturday?

2 of 52 Schenectady dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Adirondack Orthodontics (until 4 PM) and Independence Dentistry Schenectady (until 12 AM). 2 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 Schenectady?

1 Schenectady clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Independence Dentistry Schenectady (#26). 1 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 Schenectady?

A dental cleaning in Schenectady typically costs $109–$290 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York. 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 Schenectady?

Pediatric Dentistry of Schenectady is the highest-ranked Schenectady clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #44 of 52 by DR Score. 1 Schenectady clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Schenectady?

DentistsRanked lists 52 dental clinics in Schenectady, NY, and 52 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 47 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Schenectady

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 52 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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