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Best Dentists in Upper Montclair, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Upper Montclair: Kevin Noreika DMD, 5.0★ from 157 Google reviews, open 4 days a week and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Bellevue Avenue Dental Associates, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #3 of 4.

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4 Upper Montclair clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays, based on posted hours. 4 have a Google rating on file.

Top 4 dentists in Upper Montclair at a glance

Top 4 dentists in Upper Montclair at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Kevin Noreika DMD635.0★ (157)—Overall
2Dr. Daniel C. Leitman, DMD595.0★ (8)Sat—
3Bellevue Avenue Dental Associates585.0★ (10)SatKids, Root canal
4Dr. Edward D. Gold, DDS (Retired)535.0★ (6)—Invisalign & braces

The 4 best dentists in Upper Montclair, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Upper Montclair by need

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

Best for emergency in Upper Montclair

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

Best for kids in Upper Montclair

3

Bellevue Avenue Dental Associates

Highest-ranked of 2 Upper Montclair clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #3 overall by DR Score and open Saturdays until 1 PM.

Runner-up: Dr. Edward D. Gold, DDS (Retired) (#4 overall)

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Best for implants in Upper Montclair

No Upper Montclair clinic lists dental implants in our data yet.

Best for invisalign & braces in Upper Montclair

4

Dr. Edward D. Gold, DDS (Retired)

Highest-ranked of 1 Upper Montclair clinic offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff and #4 overall by DR Score.

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Best for root canal in Upper Montclair

3

Bellevue Avenue Dental Associates

Highest-ranked of 1 Upper Montclair clinic offering root canals: endodontist on staff and #3 overall by DR Score.

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Best for cosmetic in Upper Montclair

No Upper Montclair clinic lists cosmetic dentistry in our data yet.

Best for dentures & seniors in Upper Montclair

No Upper Montclair clinic lists dentures in our data yet.

Best for budget & insurance in Upper Montclair

No Upper Montclair clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Upper Montclair?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Upper Montclair?
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
Root Canal$910–$1,820DentistsRanked 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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Upper Montclair

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 Upper Montclair dentists

We scored 4 Upper Montclair 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 Upper Montclair 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 Upper Montclair: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Upper Montclair?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Upper Montclair, NJ is Kevin Noreika DMD (DR Score 63/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 157 Google reviews. It is open 4 days a week. Dr. Daniel C. Leitman, DMD (#2) and Bellevue Avenue Dental Associates (#3) follow. We ranked 4 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Upper Montclair are open on Saturday?

2 of 4 Upper Montclair dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dr. Daniel C. Leitman, DMD (until 2 PM) and Bellevue Avenue Dental Associates (until 1 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.

How much is a dental cleaning in Upper Montclair?

A dental cleaning in Upper Montclair 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 Upper Montclair?

Bellevue Avenue Dental Associates is the highest-ranked Upper Montclair clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #3 of 4 by DR Score. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. 2 Upper Montclair clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Upper Montclair?

DentistsRanked lists 4 dental clinics in Upper Montclair, NJ, and 4 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 2 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Upper Montclair

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 4 clinics.