Finding a good dentist in Oakland, New Jersey starts with a short, ranked list: the borough has 21 dental practices on Dental.me, 15 of them carry a star rating, and those rated offices average 4.8 stars. Compare them by rating and review volume below, then confirm the details that matter to you.
What the Oakland numbers actually say
Oakland is a Bergen County borough tucked along the Ramapo River, with Route 208 and Interstate 287 cutting through on the way toward the Ramapo Mountains. For a community this size, 21 dental practices is a workable field, and the shape of that field is the useful part. Fifteen of those 21 offices have collected enough feedback to carry a star rating on Dental.me, and together the rated offices hold a 4.8 average across 1,395 total reviews. That is a high bar, and it means the difference between a strong choice and a merely acceptable one in Oakland comes down to details rather than to a wide gulf in quality.
The six offices with the deepest review histories anchor the list below. Because so many of them sit at or near a perfect rating, review count becomes the tiebreaker worth watching: a 5.0 built on 384 ratings is a different signal than a 5.0 built on a couple dozen. Read the rating and the volume together, and treat both as a starting point for your own visit rather than a final verdict.
The top-rated dental practices in Oakland
This table lists the Oakland practices whose ratings rest on the most reviews, sorted by star rating and then by review count. Each name links to its full Dental.me profile, where you can see the office’s location and specialty pages.
| Practice | Rating | Reviews | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Dentistry of North Jersey: Richard L. Bucher DMD | 5.0 | 384 | View profile |
| Anita B. Skolnick, DDS, PA | 5.0 | 147 | View profile |
| Allison Loeb | 5.0 | 103 | View profile |
| Michael D Tsubota DDS LLC | 5.0 | 71 | View profile |
| Richard G Rivman DDS | 4.9 | 253 | View profile |
| Arthur E. Kook DMD P.A. | 4.9 | 166 | View profile |
Notice how the ranking reshuffles when you weight review depth. Laser Dentistry of North Jersey leads on both fronts, with 384 ratings behind its 5.0. But Richard G Rivman DDS, at 4.9 across 253 ratings, has more feedback behind it than three of the perfect-scoring offices above it. There is no single right answer here; there is a set of strong, well-documented choices, each with a slightly different balance of score and sample size.
How Oakland’s ratings are distributed
A 4.8 borough average could hide a lopsided spread, so it is worth seeing how the 15 rated offices sort into bands. In Oakland, 11 of the 15 rated practices sit at 4.8 stars or higher, one lands in the 4.5-to-4.79 range, three fall between 4.0 and 4.49, and none rate below 4.0. That is a top-heavy distribution: the vast majority of rated Oakland offices cluster near the ceiling, with a small middle tier and no low-rated outliers in the data.
For you, this spread is good news and a caution at once. The good news is that a randomly chosen rated office in Oakland is very likely to be a strong one. The caution is that a high rating alone barely distinguishes practices here, because so many share the top tier. Once you are choosing among the 4.8-plus offices, lean on review volume, specialty fit, and your own consultation to break the tie.
Website coverage and looking a practice up
When you want hours, a booking form, or a service list before you call, a practice website is the fastest route. Of Oakland’s 21 practices, 9 have a website URL on file with Dental.me. The other 12 have no website URL recorded, which is a note about the listing, not a judgment on the office. For those, the practice’s Dental.me profile is your reference point, and a phone call is the natural next step.
Specialty care: implants, cosmetic, and whitening
Beyond routine cleanings and checkups, Oakland’s directory tags practices by the specialty services they offer, which helps when you already know what you need. Six Oakland practices are listed for dental implants, five for cosmetic dentistry, and two for teeth whitening. If you are weighing an implant or a smile makeover, that gives you several offices to compare rather than a single option, and you can filter straight to the relevant list before you start calling.
You can browse each of these lists directly: the Oakland dental implants directory, the Oakland cosmetic dentists directory, and the Oakland teeth whitening directory each collect the practices tagged for that service. Several of the top-rated offices in the table above appear across more than one of these lists, so a single visit may cover more of your needs than you expect.
Nearby options along Route 208 and I-287
Oakland sits at a crossroads of Bergen and Passaic county towns, so if scheduling is tight or you want a second opinion, neighboring directories are a short drive away. To the north, Franklin Lakes dentists border Oakland directly. Heading west and south along the Route 208 and I-287 corridor, you can also check Riverdale dentists, Wanaque dentists, Pompton Lakes dentists, and Bloomingdale dentists. Widening your search to these adjacent boroughs can open up appointment times or a specialist that Oakland’s own roster does not list.
Whichever direction you look, start from the borough hub. The Oakland dentist directory is the full, sortable list of all 21 practices, with filters for rating and specialty, and it is the cleanest way to see everything the town offers in one place before you decide where to book.
How to choose, and what to confirm before you book
With this many strong options, a simple process works well in Oakland. Start by shortlisting two or three practices from the table that match your priority, whether that is the deepest review history, a perfect rating, or a specific specialty. Open each one’s Dental.me profile to confirm location and services. For the offices with a website URL on file, scan their site for hours, insurance, and new-patient details; for the rest, note that the profile plus a phone call will get you the same information.
Then call your shortlist. Ask whether they are accepting new patients, whether your insurance is in network, and how soon they can see you for the specific service you need. The Dental.me Score reflects rating, review volume, and office-confirmation signals among other factors, and it is earned rather than sold, so treat a high score as a reason to shortlist an office and your own conversation as the final check. In a borough where 11 of 15 rated practices sit at 4.8 or above, that last step is what turns a strong list into the right appointment for you.
Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are in Oakland, NJ?
Dental.me lists 21 dental practices in Oakland, NJ. Of those, 15 carry a star rating, and 9 have a website URL on file. The full roster is browsable on the Oakland dentist directory, where you can filter by rating and specialty.
What is the average dentist rating in Oakland, NJ?
Across the 15 rated Oakland practices, the average rating is 4.8 stars, drawn from 1,395 total reviews. The distribution is top-heavy: 11 rated offices sit at 4.8 or above, and none rate below 4.0.
Which Oakland dental practice has the most reviews?
Laser Dentistry of North Jersey: Richard L. Bucher DMD has the deepest review history in Oakland, with a 5.0 rating across 384 ratings. Richard G Rivman DDS is next by volume at 4.9 across 253 ratings.
Which Oakland dentists are rated a perfect 5.0?
Four of the top-rated Oakland practices hold a 5.0: Laser Dentistry of North Jersey (384 ratings), Anita B. Skolnick, DDS, PA (147), Allison Loeb (103), and Michael D Tsubota DDS LLC (71). Review volume is the useful tiebreaker among them.
Can I find implant or cosmetic dentists in Oakland?
Yes. Six Oakland practices are listed for dental implants, five for cosmetic dentistry, and two for teeth whitening. Each service has its own directory page so you can compare the tagged practices before you call.
What if a practice has no website listed?
Twelve of Oakland’s 21 practices have no website URL on file with Dental.me. That is a note about the listing, not the office. Use the practice’s Dental.me profile for details, and call directly to confirm hours, insurance, and availability.
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.