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Our top ranked dental practice in Clifton, New Jersey is Dr. Gene Resnick, DMD, rated 5.0 out of 5 across 355 public reviews. Other top choices include Dr. Ralph Baines, DDS and Clifton Dental Arts, PA. Clifton has a population of about 85,390, and the 5 strongest local practices are compared on this page.
Picking a new dentist is a decision worth getting right, and in Clifton there is no shortage of choices. We checked each practice against the US National Provider Identifier registry and weighed experience, services, and patient feedback. Every practice below is a real, registered provider serving the Clifton area.
Across the 5 top practices we highlight in Clifton, patients can access general dentistry and endodontics. 1 of these practices on this page offers endodontics. The Clifton practices on this list average 19 years in practice, with Dr. Jason Deblinger, DMD among the most established at 20 years. Listed offices are concentrated around the 07013 ZIP area. Together these practices hold 1,941 public Google reviews, led by Clifton Dental Arts, PA with 463. The average rating across the list is 4.9 out of 5.
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General Dentistry
General dentistry in Clifton, delivered by serving patients for 19 years. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 355 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
General dentistry in Clifton, delivered by serving patients for 19 years. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 338 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
Provides general dentistry for Clifton families, serving patients for 19 years. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 463 public Google reviews.
Endodontics
Endodontics in Clifton, delivered by a well established practice with 20 years of experience. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 399 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
Offering general dentistry in Clifton, a well established practice with 20 years of experience. Rated 4.8 out of 5 across 386 public Google reviews.
Practice names, credentials, and specialties are verified against the US National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry, the official record of licensed healthcare providers. Listings were last reviewed on August 27, 2026.
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Good dental care starts with prevention rather than waiting for pain. General dentists in Clifton focus on prevention and everyday treatment, watching your gums and jaw over time. When something more complex comes up, they coordinate specialist treatment so your care stays joined up.
General Dentistry4 of 5 listed practices
General dentists are your first stop for everyday care: checkups, cleanings, fillings, crowns, and preventive advice. Most families see a general dentist twice a year.
Endodontics1 of 5 listed practices
Endodontists specialize in the inside of the tooth, most commonly performing root canal treatment to save teeth that would otherwise be lost.
Dental care keeps advancing, from same day crowns to clear aligners and AI assisted diagnostics. See what is new in dentistry and what to ask your Clifton dentist.
Our Clifton ranking is editorial, not paid. Each practice is scored on patient reviews and review volume, verified credentials from the national provider registry, years in practice, and online presence. Sponsored placements are always labeled and never change how the organic list is ranked.
Read our full ranking methodologyCheck credentials and experience
Confirm the dentist is licensed and look at how long the practice has served Clifton. Years in practice and clear credentials such as DDS or DMD are a strong signal of consistent care.
Read recent patient reviews
Reviews reveal what it is really like to be a patient, from wait times to how comfortable procedures feel. Look for a steady pattern of positive feedback rather than a single glowing note.
Match services to your needs
If you want cosmetic work, implants, or braces, choose a Clifton practice that offers those services in house so your care stays coordinated under one roof.
Ask about insurance and payment
Call ahead to confirm the office accepts your plan and offers payment options. Many Clifton practices work with major insurers and provide financing for larger treatments.
Visit for a first appointment
A cleaning or consultation is the best way to judge cleanliness, technology, and how well the team listens. Trust your comfort level with both the dentist and the staff.
The first appointment at a Clifton practice is as much about listening as it is about treatment. Expect a review of your medical history, a set of digital X rays, and a full exam of your teeth and gums. By the end you should understand your options and never feel pushed into treatment.
Dental costs in Clifton vary by treatment and by whether you have insurance. A routine checkup and cleaning is usually the most affordable visit, while crowns, implants, and orthodontics cost more and are often spread over several appointments. Most practices accept major dental insurance and many offer payment plans or membership options for patients without coverage, so it is worth asking about pricing before you book.
When you call or visit a Clifton office, these questions help you judge whether it is the right fit.
We rank practices using a transparent scoring system that weighs patient reviews, review volume, verified credentials from the national provider registry, years in practice, and online presence. The result is an editorial shortlist of the 5 strongest dental practices in Clifton, New Jersey.
Beyond general dentistry, the top practices in Clifton offer endodontics. That means most routine and specialist needs can be met locally without traveling out of the area.
We refresh our data on a regular cycle and show the last updated date at the top of this page. Practice details can change, so we recheck sources and re rank listings to keep Clifton current.
Practices can purchase a sponsored position, which is always clearly marked with a Sponsored label. Sponsored placement never changes how we evaluate or rank the organic listings, which stay based purely on our objective criteria.
Look for verified credentials, strong and recent patient reviews, the specific services you need such as implants or orthodontics, accepted insurance, and a first visit that leaves you comfortable with the team. Location and office hours in Clifton matter too.
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