To find a good dentist in Ballston Spa, start with the 17 dental practices mapped here, 13 of which carry a public rating that averages 4.68 stars. Compare those ratings against review counts, confirm a practice keeps a website on file, and shortlist the offices whose numbers hold up under closer scrutiny.
Ballston Spa is a small village and the seat of Saratoga County, between Saratoga Springs to the north and the Capital Region to the south, with Route 50 and Route 67 running through the middle. Its 13 rated practices carry 3,039 Google reviews between them. This guide walks through what those numbers show, which offices hold the largest review records, and how to use the directory to build a shortlist.
What the numbers say about dentists in Ballston Spa
Of the 17 practices Dental.me lists in Ballston Spa, 13 carry a Google rating and 4 do not. An average of 4.68 hides the shape, so look at the bands: nine of the 13 rated practices sit at 4.8 stars or higher, one at 4.5 to 4.79, two between 4.0 and 4.49, and one below 4.0. The median rating is 4.8 and the median review count 44. Three of the nine ratings at 4.8 or higher rest on 4 reviews or fewer.
Four practices carry no Google rating in the directory. Dental.me does not record why a row is unrated, and a missing rating says nothing either way about the office. You have less to go on, so check its services and call with your questions.
The most-reviewed dental practices in Ballston Spa
The table below lists the six practices with the most Google reviews, sorted by star rating and then by review count. Together they hold 2,960 of the 3,039 reviews (97%). Each rating and review count comes from the practice’s Dental.me profile, where you can also see its service lists.
| Practice | Rating | Reviews | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Fugal | 5.0 | 351 | View profile |
| Dentist Saratoga Springs – Salvatore Dental | 4.9 | 1,691 | View profile |
| Steven Esposito | 4.9 | 92 | View profile |
| Frederick Dreher | 4.8 | 374 | View profile |
| Thomas Pray | 4.8 | 245 | View profile |
| Spa Dental, PC | 4.8 | 207 | View profile |
Two records lead the table. Jan Fugal holds 5.0 across 351 reviews; the other three 5.0 ratings in Ballston Spa rest on 4, 2 and 1 reviews. Dentist Saratoga Springs – Salvatore Dental holds 4.9 across 1,691 reviews, 56% of every Google review in the city, so one new review moves its average very little.
How review volume changes the picture
Star ratings and review counts answer two different questions. The rating is an average; the review count tells you how many ratings that average rests on. A 4.9 across 92 reviews and a 4.9 across 1,691 print the same number, but a single new review moves the second far less. The chart below plots the six practices by review count.
If a large body of reviews matters most to you, Salvatore Dental (1,691) and Frederick Dreher (374) give you the most to read. The other four records above 90 reviews are Jan Fugal (5.0, 351), Thomas Pray (4.8, 245), Spa Dental, PC (4.8, 207) and Steven Esposito (4.9, 92). Pray, Spa Dental and Esposito are on none of Dental.me’s 12 service lists, so call to ask what they offer.
Website coverage and how to reach an office
Twelve of the 17 practices have a website URL on file, and five do not. A website is not a measure of quality, but it is a measure of convenience: it is usually the fastest way to see services, insurance details, and new-patient forms before you ever pick up the phone. All 17 practices have a phone number on file, and posted weekly hours are stored for 13.
When you call an office in Ballston Spa, have three things ready: your insurance carrier, the reason for the visit, and the days that suit you. Dental.me holds no availability data, so call to ask how soon an office can see you. A call settles the logistics; clinical questions belong in the exam.
Specialty care: cosmetic, orthodontics, and Invisalign
Dental.me sorts offices onto 12 service lists. In Ballston Spa, cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening hold the same five offices, and orthodontics and Invisalign hold the same five; only two offices, Salvatore Dental and Frederick Dreher, are on both sets. The implant list has 4 and periodontists 3; pediatric dentists, emergency dentists, endodontists and dentures have 2 each. Oral surgeons and prosthodontists have 1, Salvatore Dental, the only office on all 12 lists.
If you are weighing elective care, the directory lets you narrow by service in one step: the cosmetic dentists in Ballston Spa, the Ballston Spa orthodontists, or the Invisalign providers in Ballston Spa. Salvatore Dental and Frederick Dreher are on both the cosmetic and the orthodontic lists, so if you need both, ask one office about each.
Looking beyond the village: nearby options
Three neighbouring towns have their own Dental.me directories: Saratoga Springs, north on Route 50, lists 54 practices (36 rated); Malta, to the east, 7 (2 rated); and Burnt Hills, to the southwest, 7 (5 rated). Dental.me holds no drive-time data, so check the distance from where you live.
Browse the Saratoga Springs dentist directory for the widest selection nearby, or check dentists in Malta and dentists in Burnt Hills if either is closer to your home or commute. Comparing a Ballston Spa shortlist against these neighboring hubs is the simplest way to confirm you are choosing from the full field rather than only the offices within the village line.
How to choose, step by step
Put the pieces together and a practical process falls out. First, open the full Ballston Spa dentist directory and scan the ratings, keeping in mind that nine of the 13 rated offices already clear 4.8 stars. Second, weigh each rating against its review count — the earlier chart shows how much that context matters. Third, filter for any specialty you need, since cosmetic, orthodontic, Invisalign, and whitening services are each available at five practices. Fourth, confirm the logistics: check whether a website URL is on file, and call to verify new-patient status and insurance. If nothing in the village fits, extend the same steps to Saratoga Springs, Malta, or Burnt Hills. The Dental.me Score on each profile is earned from a practice’s rating, its review volume, and office-confirmation signals — it is never sold, and only Featured placement can be paid for, so a strong score you see here reflects the record, not a purchase.
Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are there in Ballston Spa, NY?
The Dental.me directory lists 17 dental practices in Ballston Spa. Of those, 13 currently carry a public star rating and 4 do not yet have one on record.
What is the average dentist rating in Ballston Spa?
Across the 13 rated practices, the average rating is 4.68 stars. The distribution is top-heavy: nine practices score 4.8 or higher, one sits at 4.5 to 4.79, two fall between 4.0 and 4.49, and one is below 4.0.
Which Ballston Spa dental practice has the most reviews?
Dentist Saratoga Springs – Salvatore Dental has 1,691 published reviews at a 4.9 rating — more than half of the 3,039 reviews across the whole directory. Frederick Dreher is next with 374 reviews.
Is there a 5-star dentist in Ballston Spa?
Yes. Four of the 13 rated practices hold 5.0. Jan Fugal’s rests on 351 reviews; the other three rest on 4, 2 and 1.
Can I find cosmetic dentistry or Invisalign in Ballston Spa?
Yes. Five practices are on the cosmetic dentistry list, five on orthodontics, five on Invisalign and five on teeth whitening. Only Salvatore Dental and Frederick Dreher are on both the cosmetic and the orthodontic lists.
What if a Ballston Spa practice has no website listed?
Twelve of the 17 practices have a website URL on file and five do not. For those five, calling the office directly is the reliable way to check new-patient status, insurance, and availability. You can also compare nearby hubs in Saratoga Springs, Malta, and Burnt Hills.
Dental.me organizes dental directory data so patients can compare offices with confidence. Use each practice profile and its available website, map, and phone details for current appointment, payment, and care decisions.