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Best Dentists in Shirley, NY (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Shirley: Dr. Carl P. Palmblad, DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: CityMD Shirley Urgent Care - Long Island, open 7 days until 9 PM; ranked #10 of 15.

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15 Shirley clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 4 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 3 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Shirley at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Shirley at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Dr. Carl P. Palmblad, DDS73—Overall, Implants
2Island East Dental Group73——
3Dr. William Peppiatt, DDS67——
4Klein Gary M DDS67——
5Mark Rienecker67——
6Mohammed Bhuian DDS67——
7Schwartz Steven DDS67——
8Sweet Sleep Associates67——
9Zelenka Joanne67——
10CityMD Shirley Urgent Care - Long Island63Evenings · Sat · SunEvenings & weekends

The 15 best dentists in Shirley, ranked

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

  1. #10 CityMD Shirley Urgent Care - Long Island

    895 Montauk Hwy, Shirley, NY 11967

    63/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open 7 days until 9 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #11 Fluger Stephen D DDS

    691A Montauk Hwy A, Shirley, NY 11967

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–1 PM · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–1 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #12 MD365 - Shirley

    800 Montauk Hwy Ste 8, Shirley, NY 11967

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 4 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At MD365, we truly understand the needs of the community. Why? Because we are a part of the community. Our board- certified doctors, and health care team, work and live right here in the area. At MD365 your out of pocket costs are lower for Primary and Urgent care services saving you $$. You get continuity of care by being able to see your own Providers for Urgent Care as well as Routine Care. We offer full line of vaccinations from birth, school years, adult, including…

    From MD365 - Shirley's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #13 Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry

    640 Montauk Hwy C, Shirley, NY 11967

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 12 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 1 PM–5 PM · Thu closed · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Welcome to Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry! Voted best orthodontists on Long Island by Pulse Magazine, our practice has been treating patients in Shirley for over 40 years! Dr. Patrick Sabo, Dr. Mark Rienecker, and Dr. Erin Diamantakis are creating beautiful smiles for children and adults using braces and invisalign. We have expanded our practice and built a pediatric office right next door. Dr. Shawn Francis II is a wonderful new addition to our dental family!

    From Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #14 Affordable Dental Care

    1463 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley, NY 11967, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 6:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue closed · Wed 9 AM–6:30 PM · Thu–Fri 9:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Our Affordable Dental Care Clinic in Shirley, NY now ready to provides a wide variety of dental care services and procedures to address all of our patients' dental health needs. Contact Shirley Dental Care for Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, Exams and Cleanings, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry Overview, etc...

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

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Best dentists in Shirley by need

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

Best for emergency in Shirley

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

Best for kids in Shirley

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

Best for implants in Shirley

1

Dr. Carl P. Palmblad, DDS

Highest-ranked of 15 Shirley clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Island East Dental Group (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Shirley

1

Dr. Carl P. Palmblad, DDS

Highest-ranked of 15 Shirley clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Island East Dental Group (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Shirley →

Best for root canal in Shirley

1

Dr. Carl P. Palmblad, DDS

Highest-ranked of 15 Shirley clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Island East Dental Group (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Shirley →

Best for cosmetic in Shirley

1

Dr. Carl P. Palmblad, DDS

Highest-ranked of 15 Shirley clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Island East Dental Group (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Shirley

1

Dr. Carl P. Palmblad, DDS

Highest-ranked of 15 Shirley clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Island East Dental Group (#2 overall)

Dentures in Shirley →

Best for budget & insurance in Shirley

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

How much does a dentist cost in Shirley?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Shirley?
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 Shirley

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 Shirley dentists

We scored 15 Shirley clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 14 were excluded (14 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 Shirley 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 Shirley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Shirley?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Shirley, NY is Dr. Carl P. Palmblad, DDS (DR Score 73/100). Island East Dental Group (#2) and Dr. William Peppiatt, DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 15 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Shirley are open on Saturday?

4 of 15 Shirley dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are CityMD Shirley Urgent Care - Long Island (until 5 PM), Fluger Stephen D DDS (until 2 PM) and MD365 - Shirley (until 4 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 Shirley?

No Shirley clinic lists emergency care, but 3 are open after 6 PM, led by CityMD Shirley Urgent Care - Long Island (#10) and Fluger Stephen D DDS (#11). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Shirley?

A dental cleaning in Shirley 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.

How many dentists are there in Shirley?

DentistsRanked lists 15 dental clinics in Shirley, NY, and 15 are ranked by DR Score. 4 post Saturday hours and 3 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 15 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Shirley

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 15 clinics.
  2. : 14 duplicate listings merged.