78/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 311 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Newark (311).
- 5.0from 311 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Best Orthodontists in Newark, NJ (2026)
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The short answer
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Top DR Score among orthodontists: ID Wellness Dental, 5.0★ from 311 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 7 PM.
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Best for weekend appointments: Jorge E Vallejo DMD, 4.9★ from 233 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.
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3 of Newark’s 79 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 3 of them open Saturdays and 2 stay open after 6pm. They offer 2 of our 17 tracked services on average.
Top 3 orthodontists in Newark at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ID Wellness Dental | 78 | 5.0★ (311) | Evenings · Sat | Top DR Score among orthodontists |
| 2 | Jorge E Vallejo DMD | 76 | 4.9★ (233) | Evenings · Sat | Best for weekend appointments |
| 3 | Ironbound Braces | 58 | 4.5★ (51) | Sat | — |
The 3 orthodontists in Newark, ranked
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
#2 Jorge E Vallejo DMD
239 Elm St, Newark, NJ 07105
76/100Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 233 Google reviews, 233 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 233 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
#3 Ironbound Braces
164 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105
58/100Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 51 Google reviews, 51 Google reviews.
- 4.5from 51 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
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How we ranked Newark dentists
This list covers the 3 Newark clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 3 Newark clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 22 were excluded (22 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Newark 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 Newark, NJ: frequently asked questions
Who are the orthodontists in Newark?
3 Newark clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are ID Wellness Dental, Jorge E Vallejo DMD and Ironbound Braces. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.
Which of these Newark clinics are open on Saturday?
3 of the 3 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are ID Wellness Dental, Jorge E Vallejo DMD and Ironbound Braces, and ID Wellness Dental opens 9 AM–7 PM.
Which Newark clinics on this page are open late?
2 of the 3 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. ID Wellness Dental has the latest weekday hours, until 7 PM on Mondays.
How are orthodontists in Newark 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 Newark clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.
Update log for Newark
- : DR Scores recalculated for 79 clinics.
- : 22 duplicate listings merged.