About dental care in New Jersey
New Jersey is served by 2,046 dental practices listed on UCL Dental Pro, spread across 459 cities. The directory covers general dentistry, pediatric specialists, cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, and emergency dental care.
At UCL Dental Pro our mission is to make finding a quality dentist hassle-free. We list practices that range from family dentistry and same-day emergency care to advanced cosmetic and implant dentistry. Browse to your city below to see local hours, accepted insurance networks, ratings, and contact details.
Most dental practices in New Jersey accept major insurance plans — Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, Guardian, UnitedHealthcare, BCBS Dental, and Humana — and many offer payment plans or financing options like CareCredit for major procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
New Jersey has 2,046 dental practices listed across 459 cities — including general dentists, pediatric dentists, cosmetic dentists, oral surgeons, endodontists, and periodontists.
The top 5 cities by dental practice count in New Jersey are Jersey City, Newark, Paterson, Clifton, Toms River. Jersey City alone has 37 practices.
Dental practices in New Jersey offer the full range of services — preventive care (cleanings, X-rays, fluoride), restorative work (fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals), cosmetic dentistry (whitening, veneers, bonding), oral surgery (extractions, implants, wisdom teeth), and pediatric care for children. Most accept major dental insurance plans.
Emergency dental care is available across New Jersey. Many general dentists hold same-day emergency slots for severe pain, broken teeth, or lost fillings. After-hours rotations are common — call any practice's main line for the on-call dentist.
A routine cleaning in New Jersey typically costs $75–$200 without insurance and is usually 100% covered as preventive care under most dental plans. New-patient exams with X-rays run $150–$350 self-pay.
A dentist provides general oral care — cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions. An orthodontist completes 2-3 additional years of specialty training in correcting tooth alignment and bite issues with braces and Invisalign. See orthodontists in New Jersey for braces and aligner specialists.