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Best Dentists in South Orange, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in South Orange: Advanced Dental Associates, DR Score 57/100, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Advanced Dental Associates, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM; ranked #1 of 5.

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5 South Orange clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 3 are open Saturdays and 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 5 dentists in South Orange at a glance

Top 5 dentists in South Orange at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Advanced Dental Associates57Evenings · SatOverall, Evenings & weekends
2Village Dental Group57Evenings · Sat—
3Essex Dental Associates47Sat—
4South Orange Dental Center- Dr. Haniel Rosemond DDS, MAGD Dr. Davia Strachan DDS37——
5Exclusive Oral Surgery, LLC33——

The 5 best dentists in South Orange, ranked

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

Scores below: based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in South Orange

    #1 Advanced Dental Associates

    45 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ 07079

    57/100

    Ranked #1 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #2 Village Dental Group

    71 Valley St, South Orange, NJ 07079, United States

    57/100

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Celebrating 18 years as a top rated dental practice. Offering Cosmetic, Orthodontic, General & Same Day Emergency Dental Services in a state of the art dental facility! We believe our patients deserve to have the information needed to make good choices about their oral health. We take the time with our patients to explain their treatment options. We feel this will lead to a more trusting doctor/patient relationship and, for many people, relieve the stress they feel about…

    From Village Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. 37/100

    Ranked #4 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in South Orange by need

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

Best for emergency in South Orange

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

Best for kids in South Orange

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

Best for implants in South Orange

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Advanced Dental Associates

Highest-ranked of 5 South Orange clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Village Dental Group (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in South Orange

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Advanced Dental Associates

Highest-ranked of 5 South Orange clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Village Dental Group (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in South Orange

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Advanced Dental Associates

Highest-ranked of 5 South Orange clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Village Dental Group (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in South Orange

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Advanced Dental Associates

Highest-ranked of 5 South Orange clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Village Dental Group (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in South Orange

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Advanced Dental Associates

Highest-ranked of 5 South Orange clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Village Dental Group (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in South Orange

No South Orange clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in South Orange?

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

How much does a dentist cost in South Orange?
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 South Orange

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 South Orange dentists

We scored 5 South Orange clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 South Orange 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 South Orange: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in South Orange?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in South Orange, NJ is Advanced Dental Associates (DR Score 57/100). It is open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM. Village Dental Group (#2) and Essex Dental Associates (#3) follow. We ranked 5 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in South Orange are open on Saturday?

3 of 5 South Orange dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Advanced Dental Associates (until 1 PM), Village Dental Group (until 2 PM) and Essex Dental Associates (until 2 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 South Orange?

No South Orange clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Advanced Dental Associates (#1) and Village Dental Group (#2). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in South Orange?

A dental cleaning in South Orange 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 South Orange?

DentistsRanked lists 5 dental clinics in South Orange, NJ, and 5 are ranked by DR Score. 3 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 5 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for South Orange

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 5 clinics.

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