60/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 124 Google reviews, 124 Google reviews.
- 4.8from 124 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Best Orthodontists in Hempstead, NY (2026)
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The short answer
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Top DR Score among orthodontists: Nathaniel Jacob DDS PLLC, 4.8★ from 124 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM.
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Best for evenings: Harit B. Desai DDS PC, 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM.
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3 of Hempstead’s 30 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 0 of them open Saturdays and 2 stay open after 6pm. They offer 2 of our 17 tracked services on average.
Top 3 orthodontists in Hempstead at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathaniel Jacob DDS PLLC | 60 | 4.8★ (124) | Evenings | Top DR Score among orthodontists |
| 2 | Harit B. Desai DDS PC | 60 | 5.0★ (76) | Evenings | Best for evenings |
| 3 | Raio Dental - Hempstead | 59 | 4.7★ (301) | — | — |
The 3 orthodontists in Hempstead, ranked
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
#2 Harit B. Desai DDS PC
230 Hilton Ave #216, Hempstead, NY 11550
60/100Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, 76 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 76 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 11 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#3 Raio Dental - Hempstead
250 Fulton Ave Ste 320, Hempstead, NY 11550
59/100Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 301 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Hempstead (301).
- 4.7from 301 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
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How we ranked Hempstead dentists
This list covers the 3 Hempstead clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 3 Hempstead clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 8 were excluded (8 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Hempstead data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |
Best Orthodontists in Hempstead, NY: frequently asked questions
Who are the orthodontists in Hempstead?
3 Hempstead clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Nathaniel Jacob DDS PLLC, Harit B. Desai DDS PC and Raio Dental - Hempstead.
Which Hempstead clinics on this page are open late?
2 of the 3 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Nathaniel Jacob DDS PLLC has the latest weekday hours, until 7 PM on Wednesdays.
How are orthodontists in Hempstead ranked?
Each clinic has one DR Score from 0 to 100, built from 6 published factors: reputation, review volume, recency, access, services and profile completeness. This page lists the 3 Hempstead clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.
Update log for Hempstead
- : DR Scores recalculated for 30 clinics.
- : 8 duplicate listings merged.