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Best Dentists in St James, NY (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in St James: Eric Hanson DDS, 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, open 7 days until 12 AM and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for same-day emergencies: Eric Hanson DDS, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 10.

  3. 3

    Best for kids and families: North Country Smiles, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #3 of 10.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Eric Hanson DDS, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 10.

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10 St James clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 8 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 4 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. 6 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in St James at a glance

Top 10 dentists in St James at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Eric Hanson DDS705.0★ (36)Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Emergencies
2Total Family Dentistry Of St James704.9★ (173)Evenings · Sat—
3North Country Smiles654.9★ (187)SatKids, Dentures & seniors
4Edward Brant DDS PC Periodontist604.8★ (32)SatImplants
5Michael E. Segnini, DDS574.5★ (17)Sat—
6North Country Dental Care57—Evenings · SatInvisalign & braces, Cosmetic
7Nancy Wilkens, DDS575.0★ (17)—Root canal
8St. James Dental Care47—Sat—
9Long Island Periodontist33———
10Dentistry Unlimited Of St James Pllc24—Evenings · Sat—

The 10 best dentists in St James, ranked

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

  6. #6 North Country Dental Care

    436 N Country Rd, St James, NY 11780

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 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 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at North Country Dental CareFull profile(631) 584-5605
    In their words

    Dr. Thomas Vigliante & Dr. Gregory Skrapits are St James dentists that can create results that change how you look and feel! Whether you need a routine dental checkup, or dental implants, veneers, or any other cosmetic dentistry... our dental clinic offers a wide variety of procedures to uniquely fit your needs. Our friendly staff ensures your visit to the dentist is affordable and comfortable. If you are searching for a St. We invite you to call us at North Country Dental…

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

  8. #8 St. James Dental Care

    587 Lake Ave, St James, NY 11780, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at St. James Dental CareFull profile(631) 528-5189
    In their words

    St. James Dental Care has established a reputation of excellence by consistently providing outstanding state-of-the-art dental care to patients of all ages. Paramount to the success of our practice is the goal of building relationships based on trust with our patients. With a professional team that is recognized for their expert skills, as well as their attentive and compassionate demeanors, many patients choose our office to serve all of their family’s dental needs. As your…

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

  10. #10 Dentistry Unlimited Of St James Pllc

    872 Middle Country Rd, St James, NY 11780

    24/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 because of access and services: open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM, 2 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 12 PM–7 PM · Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaning

    Book appointment at Dentistry Unlimited Of St James PllcFull profile(631) 360-1544

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Best dentists in St James by need

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

Best for emergency in St James

1

Eric Hanson DDS

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

Emergency Care in St James →

Best for kids in St James

3

North Country Smiles

Highest-ranked of 1 St James clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #3 overall by DR Score and open Saturdays until 1 PM.

General Dentistry in St James →

Best for implants in St James

4

Edward Brant DDS PC Periodontist

Highest-ranked of 4 St James clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #4 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: North Country Dental Care (#6 overall)

Dental Implants in St James →

Best for invisalign & braces in St James

6

North Country Dental Care

Highest-ranked of 3 St James clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #6 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: St. James Dental Care (#8 overall)

Invisalign in St James →

Best for root canal in St James

7

Nancy Wilkens, DDS

Highest-ranked of 4 St James clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #1 for root canal and #7 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: North Country Dental Care (#6 overall)

Root Canal in St James →

Best for cosmetic in St James

6

North Country Dental Care

Highest-ranked of 3 St James clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #6 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: St. James Dental Care (#8 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in St James →

Best for dentures & seniors in St James

3

North Country Smiles

Highest-ranked of 4 St James clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: North Country Dental Care (#6 overall)

Dentures in St James →

Best for budget & insurance in St James

No St James clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in St James?

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

How much does a dentist cost in St James?
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 St James

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 St James dentists

We scored 10 St James 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 St James 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 St James: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in St James?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in St James, NY is Eric Hanson DDS (DR Score 70/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 36 Google reviews. It is open 7 days until 12 AM. Total Family Dentistry Of St James (#2) and North Country Smiles (#3) follow. We ranked 10 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in St James are open on Saturday?

8 of 10 St James dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Eric Hanson DDS (until 12 AM), Total Family Dentistry Of St James (until 1:30 PM) and North Country Smiles (until 1 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 St James?

1 St James clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Eric Hanson DDS (#1). 4 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 St James?

A dental cleaning in St James 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 St James?

North Country Smiles is the highest-ranked St James clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #3 of 10 by DR Score. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. 1 St James clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in St James?

DentistsRanked lists 10 dental clinics in St James, NY, and 10 are ranked by DR Score. 8 post Saturday hours and 4 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 7 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for St James

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 10 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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