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Best Dentists in Scotch Plains, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Scotch Plains: Slobodian Dental P.C., 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 6 PM and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Kind Dental, lists kid-friendly care; ranked #3 of 4.

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

Top 4 dentists in Scotch Plains at a glance

Top 4 dentists in Scotch Plains at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Slobodian Dental P.C.715.0★ (23)SatOverall
2Watchung Dental Care PCC654.8★ (58)Sat—
3Kind Dental53—EveningsKids, Implants
4Dentalcare Associates47—Evenings—

The 4 best dentists in Scotch Plains, ranked

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

  3. #3 Kind Dental

    1949 Westfield Ave

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 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.

    • Speaks English
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–4:30 PM · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Dentists
    Dr. Kashfia Vohra

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Kind DentalFull profile(908) 395-0578

  4. #4 Dentalcare Associates

    567 Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7:30 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dentalcare AssociatesFull profile(908) 322-7800

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Best dentists in Scotch Plains by need

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

Best for emergency in Scotch Plains

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

Best for kids in Scotch Plains

3

Kind Dental

Highest-ranked of 1 Scotch Plains clinic offering kid-friendly care: #3 overall by DR Score and open evenings until 7 PM.

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Best for implants in Scotch Plains

3

Kind Dental

Highest-ranked of 2 Scotch Plains clinics offering dental implants: #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dentalcare Associates (#4 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Scotch Plains

3

Kind Dental

Highest-ranked of 2 Scotch Plains clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dentalcare Associates (#4 overall)

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Best for root canal in Scotch Plains

3

Kind Dental

Highest-ranked of 2 Scotch Plains clinics offering root canals: #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dentalcare Associates (#4 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Scotch Plains

3

Kind Dental

Highest-ranked of 2 Scotch Plains clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dentalcare Associates (#4 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Scotch Plains

3

Kind Dental

Highest-ranked of 2 Scotch Plains clinics offering dentures: #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dentalcare Associates (#4 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Scotch Plains

No Scotch Plains clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Scotch Plains?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Scotch Plains?
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 Scotch Plains

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 Scotch Plains dentists

We scored 4 Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Scotch Plains?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Scotch Plains, NJ is Slobodian Dental P.C. (DR Score 71/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 23 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 6 PM. Watchung Dental Care PCC (#2) and Kind Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 4 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Scotch Plains are open on Saturday?

2 of 4 Scotch Plains dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Slobodian Dental P.C. (until 6 PM) and Watchung Dental Care PCC (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 Scotch Plains?

No Scotch Plains clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Kind Dental (#3) and Dentalcare Associates (#4). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Scotch Plains?

A dental cleaning in Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains?

Kind Dental is the highest-ranked Scotch Plains clinic that lists kid-friendly care, at #3 of 4 by DR Score. It is open evenings until 7 PM. 1 Scotch Plains clinic list kid-friendly care in our data.

How many dentists are there in Scotch Plains?

DentistsRanked lists 4 dental clinics in Scotch Plains, NJ, and 4 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 4 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Scotch Plains

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 4 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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