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Best Dentists in Union, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Union: Emerald Dental Spa - Union NJ, 4.9★ from 500 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and 2 of 17 services.

  2. 11

    Best for kids and families: Pediatric Dentistry of Union, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #11 of 34.

  3. 3

    Best for evenings and weekends: Genuine Smiles, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM; ranked #3 of 34.

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34 Union clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 15 are open Saturdays and 13 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 30 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Union at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Union at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Emerald Dental Spa - Union NJ724.9★ (500)EveningsOverall, Invisalign & braces
2Union Family Dental664.9★ (1,510)Evenings—
3Genuine Smiles654.6★ (878)Evenings · SatEvenings & weekends, Cosmetic
4The Laser Dental Group of Union654.9★ (622)Evenings—
5Access Dental of Union634.8★ (268)Evenings—
6Aspen Dental - Union, NJ634.6★ (726)SatRoot canal
7Ronald L Loewinger, D.D.S., P.A.634.9★ (60)——
8Smile Family Dental Care635.0★ (65)Sat—
9Matthew Horn, DDS625.0★ (270)Sat—
10Union Dental Group625.0★ (158)Evenings—

The 34 best dentists in Union, ranked

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

  17. #17 American Dental Center

    1441 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 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–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at American Dental CenterFull profile(908) 279-0623
    In their words

    Serving the cities of Kenilworth, Hillside, Maplewood, Cranford, Millburn, and Summit NJ.nnAmerican Dental Center offers the detailed guidance you value when you’re looking for cosmetic dentistry options in and around the Union area. From genetic issues to normal wear and tear, we strive to deliver the cosmetic treatments that our patients need to feel confident about their teeth. We understand the importance of a healthy and beautiful smile, so we want to be the practice…

    From American Dental Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 34 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Dr. Fariba Sharifan DMD, Dental Implants533.0★ (4)Sat
27Confident Smiles - Morris Ave Dental534.4★ (14)Sat
28Great Expressions Dental Centers - Union513.8★ (761)
29Dentist PC - I. Badzelewicz DDS, PhD.515.0★ (5)Sat
30Joseph Rozehzadeh, DMD495.0★ (2)Sat
31The Apprehensive Patient493.7★ (106)
32Morris Dental47Sat
33Duo Dental Group47Evenings
34Caring Dental Associates27Evenings

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Best dentists in Union by need

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Best for emergency in Union

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

Best for kids in Union

11

Pediatric Dentistry of Union

Highest-ranked of 3 Union clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #11 overall by DR Score and open Saturdays until 1 PM.

Runner-up: Coastal Pediatric Dentistry (#13 overall)

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Best for implants in Union

14

Dr. Kevin J. Corry, DDS

Highest-ranked of 9 Union clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #14 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: The Laser Dental Group of Union (#4 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Union

1

Emerald Dental Spa - Union NJ

Highest-ranked of 8 Union clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

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

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Best for root canal in Union

6

Aspen Dental - Union, NJ

Highest-ranked of 5 Union clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #1 for root canal and #6 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Great Expressions Dental Centers - Union (#28 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Union

3

Genuine Smiles

Highest-ranked of 9 Union clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Matthew Horn, DDS (#9 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Union

17

American Dental Center

Highest-ranked of 3 Union clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #17 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Morris Dental (#32 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Union

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

How much does a dentist cost in Union?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Union?
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 Union

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 Union dentists

We scored 34 Union clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Union 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 Union: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Union?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Union, NJ is Emerald Dental Spa - Union NJ (DR Score 72/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 500 Google reviews. It is open evenings until 7 PM. Union Family Dental (#2) and Genuine Smiles (#3) follow. We ranked 34 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Union are open on Saturday?

15 of 34 Union dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Genuine Smiles (until 2 PM), Aspen Dental - Union, NJ (until 1 PM) and Smile Family Dental Care (until 5 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 Union?

No Union clinic lists emergency care, but 13 are open after 6 PM, led by Emerald Dental Spa - Union NJ (#1) and Union Family Dental (#2). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Union?

A dental cleaning in Union 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 Union?

Pediatric Dentistry of Union is the highest-ranked Union clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #11 of 34 by DR Score. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. 3 Union clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Union?

DentistsRanked lists 34 dental clinics in Union, NJ, and 34 are ranked by DR Score. 15 post Saturday hours and 13 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 17 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Union

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 34 clinics.

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