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Dentists in Linden, NJ: Local Guide

Published June 30, 2026 · dental.me editorial · How we verify

Finding a dentist in Linden, New Jersey

Linden is a smaller New Jersey dental market: Dental.me tracks 27 practices here. Even so, 18 carry a star rating, averaging 4.2★ and 13 list a website, so there is enough to compare a short list of Linden offices instead of guessing.

Specialty mix among Linden dental practices
Specialty mix among Linden dental practices26%top categoryCosmetic Dentists26%Teeth Whitening26%Emergency Dentists17%Dental Implants17%Periodontists14%
Live Dental.me category data · Linden, NJ
How Linden practices rate on reviews
How Linden practices rate on reviews4.2avg rating4.8 and up56%4.5 – 4.711%4.0 – 4.417%Under 4.017%
18 rated Linden profiles
Linden vs nearby cities — dentists on Dental.me
Linden vs nearby cities — dentists on Dental.meLinden (this city)27Rahway12Carteret9Clark28Cranford29Roselle Park21
Live directory counts

Top-scoring dentists in Linden

By Dental.me Score, DR MICHAEL S MALKA DMD LLC leads the ranking (4.9★, 235 reviews), followed by LINDEN DENTAL ASSOCIATES LDA LLC, A P S DENTAL CENTER, INC, Mitchell Esral. Compare the full independently-ranked list on the Linden dentists page, where Featured placements stay clearly labeled and separate from the organic order.

Dental specialties in Linden

Beyond general dentistry, Linden practices carry Dental.me category signals for Cosmetic Dentists (9), Teeth Whitening (9), Emergency Dentists (6), Dental Implants (6), Periodontists (5) — a useful shortcut when you are researching a specific type of care rather than a routine checkup.

Nearby cities to widen the search

If Linden does not have the right fit, these nearby New Jersey cities add more options without much extra travel: Rahway (12, 2 mi), Carteret (9, 3 mi), Clark (28, 3 mi), Cranford (29, 3 mi). Each links to its own ranked dentist directory.

How to choose in Linden

A strong shortlist is three to five offices, not one. Weigh the Dental.me Score alongside review volume, location, published hours, and whether a dentist is named, then open each profile for current contact and scheduling details. A high score with many reviews is a solid start, but a nearby office with fewer reviews can still be the right call if its location or hours fit — which is why the Linden data above is built to compare, not to crown a single winner.

Explore related Dental.me directory pages

Use these directory paths with this guide to compare local dentists, supported specialties, Dental.me Score, ratings, review volume, websites, maps, and profile details.

These links keep the guide connected to the live Dental.me directory graph: state hubs, city rankings, specialty pages, practice profiles, score methodology, and market-data studies.

Dental.me market data. Compare state, city, specialty, and ranking coverage across the Dental.me dental directory: U.S. dental market data · practice profiles by county · top dental cities · specialty coverage · how we rank. Organic rankings use the Dental.me Score; Featured placements are labeled separately and never change the organic order.

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Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are in Linden, NJ?

Dental.me tracks 27 dental practices in Linden, NJ — 18 carry a public star rating that averages 4.2 stars, and 13 list a website. Compare the full ranked list on the Linden dentists page.

Which is the top-rated dentist in Linden?

By Dental.me Score, DR MICHAEL S MALKA DMD LLC currently leads the Linden list (4.9 stars, 235 reviews). Rankings update as ratings and profile data change, so compare a few offices before deciding.

How do I choose a good dentist in Linden?

Compare the Dental.me Score alongside review volume, location, office hours, provider names, and website details, then shortlist three to five Linden offices that fit your schedule, budget, and the care you need.

How does Dental.me rank Linden 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.

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