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Best Dentists in South Plainfield, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in South Plainfield: Bright Smiles Dental Care PC: Dr. Ruchika Verma DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for same-day emergencies: Dentist in South Plainfield NJ - AppointPanda, emergency care; ranked #20 of 41.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: South Plainfield Family Dental, open 7 days until 8 PM; ranked #3 of 41.

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41 South Plainfield clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 10 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 15 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. 2 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in South Plainfield at a glance

Top 10 dentists in South Plainfield at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Bright Smiles Dental Care PC: Dr. Ruchika Verma DDS73——Overall, Implants
2Park Family Dental73———
3South Plainfield Family Dental714.8★ (78)Evenings · Sat · SunEvenings & weekends, Invisalign & braces
4Avery Kenneth DDS67———
5Dr. Geoffrey Gonzales67———
6Dr. Glenn R. Regenye, DMD67———
7Dr. Heather Platt67———
8Dr. James Pietrofesa67———
9Dr. Loay Shadid67———
10Dr. Michael Goulston67———

The 41 best dentists in South Plainfield, ranked

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

  21. #21 Family Cosmetic Invisalign Dentist | Dental Cosmetic Center of Edison & Dentist in Edison

    906-M Oak Tree Ave Suite M, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Family Cosmetic Invisalign Dentist | Dental Cosmetic Center of Edison & Dentist in EdisonFull profile(908) 222-3200
    In their words

    Get the best care for your natural smile and its healthiness from the Dental Cosmetic Centre in Edison. We provide the best dental cosmetic services with the high-quality care along with upmost hygiene. Teeth whitening and dental implants are some of our few best services you can get from our globally best dentists in Edison. We offer primary dental check-up for the patients who get some symptoms but didn’t recognize the proper cause. We also offer treatments of gum diseases…

    From Family Cosmetic Invisalign Dentist | Dental Cosmetic Center of Edison & Dentist in Edison's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Braces & Smiles

    285 Durham Ave #2b, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 6:30 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Braces & SmilesFull profile(908) 731-7878

  23. #23 Smiles Dental

    3600 Park Ave Suite - N, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 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 10 AM–7 PM · Tue closed · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–3 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smiles DentalFull profile(908) 755-9600

  24. #24 William G Leder LLC

    5001 Hadley Rd, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

    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 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 2 PM–8 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at William G Leder LLCFull profile(908) 561-3300

  25. #25 Park Avenue Dental PC: Minni Sharma, DMD

    160 Oak Tree Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 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 10 AM–7 PM · Tue 7 AM–1 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–1 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Park Avenue Dental PC: Minni Sharma, DMDFull profile(908) 757-3200

All 41 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Dr. Howard A. Mintz, DDS53Evenings · Sat
27Oaktree Dental Center, P.C.53Evenings · Sat
28Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implant Specialists of Middlesex47Sat
29South Plainfield Dental Arts, LLP47Evenings
30Amara Dental of South Plainfield47Evenings
31Advanced Family Dentistry of South Plainfield47Evenings
32Durham Dental Center47Evenings
33Diamond Braces Orthodontist: Braces & Invisalign43Evenings
34Pediatrics on Park37Evenings · Sat
35MG Dental Associates - Dentist in South Plainfield NJ37
36Mohinder Garg, DDS - Dentist in South Plainfield NJ37
37South Plainfield - Jersey Dental Group37
38Dentistry By Design37
39Family Dentistry On Park37
40Raritan Valley Oral Surgery33
41Dr. Robert Conti28

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Best dentists in South Plainfield by need

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Best for emergency in South Plainfield

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Dentist in South Plainfield NJ - AppointPanda

Highest-ranked of 1 South Plainfield clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #20 overall by DR Score and open evenings until 12 AM, with emergency care.

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Best for kids in South Plainfield

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

Best for implants in South Plainfield

1

Bright Smiles Dental Care PC: Dr. Ruchika Verma DDS

Highest-ranked of 39 South Plainfield clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Park Family Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in South Plainfield

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South Plainfield Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 38 South Plainfield clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bright Smiles Dental Care PC: Dr. Ruchika Verma DDS (#1 overall)

Invisalign in South Plainfield →

Best for root canal in South Plainfield

1

Bright Smiles Dental Care PC: Dr. Ruchika Verma DDS

Highest-ranked of 37 South Plainfield clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Park Family Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in South Plainfield

1

Bright Smiles Dental Care PC: Dr. Ruchika Verma DDS

Highest-ranked of 39 South Plainfield clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Park Family Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in South Plainfield

1

Bright Smiles Dental Care PC: Dr. Ruchika Verma DDS

Highest-ranked of 37 South Plainfield clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Park Family Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in South Plainfield

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

How much does a dentist cost in South Plainfield?

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

How much does a dentist cost in South Plainfield?
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 Plainfield

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 Plainfield dentists

We scored 41 South Plainfield clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 12 were excluded (12 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 South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in South Plainfield?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in South Plainfield, NJ is Bright Smiles Dental Care PC: Dr. Ruchika Verma DDS (DR Score 73/100). Park Family Dental (#2) and South Plainfield Family Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 41 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in South Plainfield are open on Saturday?

10 of 41 South Plainfield dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are South Plainfield Family Dental (until 5 PM), Family Cosmetic Invisalign Dentist | Dental Cosmetic Center of Edison & Dentist in Edison (until 3 PM) and Braces & Smiles (until 2 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 South Plainfield?

1 South Plainfield clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Dentist in South Plainfield NJ - AppointPanda (#20). 15 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 South Plainfield?

A dental cleaning in South Plainfield 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 Plainfield?

DentistsRanked lists 41 dental clinics in South Plainfield, NJ, and 41 are ranked by DR Score. 10 post Saturday hours and 15 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 40 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for South Plainfield

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 41 clinics.
  2. : 12 duplicate listings merged.

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