Finding a good dentist in Hawthorne, New Jersey starts with the numbers: this Passaic County borough lists 20 dental practices, 16 of them carrying a public rating that averages 4.66 stars. Twelve practices sit at 4.8 or higher, so the borough’s strength is concentrated among a dozen standout offices worth your first calls.
That is the short version. The longer version is that Hawthorne, hemmed between Paterson to the south and the Bergen County line to the east, packs a surprising amount of dental capacity into a two-square-mile footprint along the Route 208 corridor and Goffle Road. Below, we break down every measurable signal in the borough — how the ratings cluster, which practices carry the deepest review histories, how many offices have a website URL on file, and which specialties are actually represented — so you can walk into a first appointment already knowing where a practice stands.
The numbers behind Hawthorne’s dentists
Of the 20 practices operating in Hawthorne, 16 have accumulated enough public feedback to carry a star rating. Those 16 average 4.66, and the distribution is unusually top-heavy: twelve practices land in the 4.8-and-above tier, a single practice sits in the 4.5-to-4.79 band, none fall in the 4.0-to-4.49 range, and three rate below 4.0. In plain terms, Hawthorne is close to a barbell — a large cluster of very strong offices, a small tail of weaker ones, and almost nothing in the middle.
What that shape means for you as a patient: the odds of landing on a well-regarded office are strong, but the below-4.0 tail is real, so it still pays to check an individual practice’s rating before you book rather than assuming the borough average carries every door.
Top-rated practices in Hawthorne
The table below ranks Hawthorne’s most-reviewed practices by rating, breaking ties with review volume. Four offices hold a perfect 5.0, led by Anthony M Pallotta DDS PA on nearly 500 reviews — an unusually deep history for a single-dentist practice in a borough this size. Behind them, Dental Implant Dentists in Hawthorne carries the largest review count in town at 632, at a 4.9 rating.
| Practice | Rating | Reviews | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony M Pallotta DDS PA | 5.0 | 495 | View profile |
| Vincent Margherita | 5.0 | 482 | View profile |
| Margaret Somers | 5.0 | 56 | View profile |
| Emergency Dentist of Hawthorne NJ | 5.0 | 26 | View profile |
| Dental Implant Dentists in Hawthorne | 4.9 | 632 | View profile |
| Jonathan Dental Spa at the Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry LLC | 4.8 | 296 | View profile |
A quick note on how to read this list. A 5.0 on 26 reviews (Emergency Dentist of Hawthorne NJ) and a 4.9 on 632 reviews (Dental Implant Dentists in Hawthorne) are not the same kind of number — the second rests on a far deeper sample. When two practices sit close on rating, the one with the larger review count has simply proven its consistency more times. Both signals matter, which is exactly why the table shows you both side by side.
How the Dental.me Score reads these signals
Every Hawthorne practice on this page carries an independent Dental.me Score, and it is worth understanding what that score is and is not. The Score is earned, never sold. It weighs a practice’s star rating, the depth of its review history, and whether office details are confirmed, among other signals, into a single measure you can compare across the borough. Only Featured placement can be paid for; a practice cannot buy a higher Score, and its position in a ranking reflects the underlying signals rather than any advertising relationship.
Practically, that means a small office with a genuine 5.0 on 56 reviews, like Margaret Somers, is measured on the same terms as the busiest implant clinic in town. When you open any profile linked above, you are seeing the same evidence we used to rank this list — the rating, the review count, and the office-confirmation status — laid out so you can judge the fit yourself.
Website coverage and getting booked
Of Hawthorne’s 20 practices, 11 have a website URL on file — a little over half. That is a useful thing to check before you pick up the phone: an office with a site on file often lets you see services, insurance details, and a contact form without a call, while the nine practices with no website URL on file are best reached directly by phone. Neither is a mark of quality on its own; it simply changes how you make first contact.
Dental specialties available in Hawthorne
For a borough of its size, Hawthorne carries real specialty depth. Teeth-whitening providers are the most common at eight practices, followed by seven cosmetic dentists, six dental-implant providers, and five each for periodontists and denture services. If you need a specific procedure rather than a routine cleaning, that spread means you can usually stay inside the borough instead of driving into Paterson or across to Bergen County.
A few offices in the borough are built around a single specialty. Dental Implant Dentists in Hawthorne is built around implant work, and the Jonathan Dental Spa at the Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry pairs cosmetic and implant services under one roof, so cross-referencing the specialty pages against the ranked table above is a fast way to shortlist.
Looking just beyond the borough line
Hawthorne sits shoulder-to-shoulder with several small municipalities, and because it borders the Passaic–Bergen county line, your nearest alternative is often only a few minutes away. If the borough’s own roster does not have an opening that fits your schedule, the neighboring directories are the natural next stop. To the north, North Haledon shares Hawthorne’s northern edge; just east across the county line, Glen Rock and Midland Park in Bergen County add more options within a short drive. Prospect Park and Haledon round out the immediate cluster to the southwest.
A practical checklist for choosing
Pull it together with a simple sequence. First, start from the Hawthorne dentist directory and note the twelve practices in the 4.8-plus tier — that is your natural shortlist. Second, weigh rating against review depth: a 4.9 on 632 reviews and a 5.0 on 26 reviews tell you different things, and both belong in the decision. Third, match the office to the work you actually need by cross-checking the specialty counts, since a general 5.0 practice is not automatically the right call for an implant or a periodontal case. Fourth, check whether the practice has a website URL on file so you know whether to book online or by phone. Do those four things and you will have narrowed 20 practices down to a confident two or three, using the same evidence this guide was built on rather than guesswork.
Hawthorne rewards patients who check the numbers. With 16 rated practices, a 4.66 borough average, and a dozen offices clustered at the top of the scale, the borough gives you room to be selective — and the profiles linked throughout this guide let you verify every figure before you ever make a call.
Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are there in Hawthorne, NJ?
Hawthorne lists 20 dental practices. Of those, 16 have accumulated enough public feedback to carry a star rating, and they average 4.66 stars across the borough.
Which dentist in Hawthorne has the highest rating?
Four Hawthorne practices hold a perfect 5.0: Anthony M Pallotta DDS PA (495 reviews), Vincent Margherita (482), Margaret Somers (56), and Emergency Dentist of Hawthorne NJ (26). Pallotta and Margherita carry by far the deepest review histories among them.
Which Hawthorne practice has the most reviews?
Dental Implant Dentists in Hawthorne has the largest review history in the borough at 632 reviews, alongside a 4.9 rating. That volume means its rating has been tested more times than any other local office.
How is the Dental.me Score decided for Hawthorne dentists?
The Score is earned, not sold. It weighs a practice’s star rating, its review depth, and whether office details are confirmed, among other signals. Only Featured placement can be paid for, and a practice cannot buy a higher Score.
Do Hawthorne dental offices have websites?
Eleven of the borough’s 20 practices have a website URL on file. The remaining nine have no website URL on file and are best reached directly by phone when you want to ask about services or availability.
What dental specialties can I find in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne carries eight teeth-whitening providers, seven cosmetic dentists, six dental-implant providers, and five each for periodontists and denture services, so most specialty needs can be met inside the borough.
How many dentists are in Hawthorne, NJ?
Dental.me tracks 20 dental practices in Hawthorne, NJ — 16 carry a public star rating that averages 4.7 stars, and 11 list a website. Compare the full ranked list on the Hawthorne dentists page.
Which is the top-rated dentist in Hawthorne?
By Dental.me Score, Dental Implant Dentists in Hawthorne currently leads the Hawthorne list (4.9 stars, 632 reviews). Rankings update as ratings and profile data change, so compare a few offices before deciding.
How do I choose a good dentist in Hawthorne?
Compare the Dental.me Score alongside review volume, location, office hours, provider names, and website details, then shortlist three to five Hawthorne offices that fit your schedule, budget, and the care you need.
How does Dental.me rank Hawthorne dentists?
By an independent Dental.me Score built from each practice's Google star rating out of 100, held to a confidence level by its review volume, with exact review counts breaking ties and a verification lift that lets confirmed practices reach a perfect 100. Featured placements are paid, clearly labeled, and never change the organic order.
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.