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Dentists in Shirley, NY: Local Guide

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

Finding a dentist in Shirley, New York

Shirley is a smaller New York dental market: Dental.me tracks 8 practices here. Even so, 4 carry a star rating, averaging 4.4★ and 4 list a website, so there is enough to compare a short list of Shirley offices instead of guessing.

Profile detail on Shirley listings
Profile detail on Shirley listingsShow a website5%Show a star rating5%Google/Maps data75%Publish office hours5%
Live Dental.me data · share of 8 profiles
Share of Shirley practices with a star rating
Share of Shirley practices with a star rating50%of 8 Shirley profiles show ratings
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Shirley vs nearby cities — dentists on Dental.me
Shirley vs nearby cities — dentists on Dental.meShirley (this city)8Brookhaven2Mastic1Mastic Beach2Moriches3Center Moriches11
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Top-scoring dentists in Shirley

At the top of the Shirley list by Dental.me Score, PALMBLAD & SMIT DENTAL, PLLC leads the ranking (4.9★, 270 reviews), followed by Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, A&B DENTAL PC, Stephen Fluger. Compare the full independently-ranked list on the Shirley dentists page, where Featured placements stay clearly labeled and separate from the organic order.

Nearby cities to widen the search

If Shirley does not have the right fit, these nearby New York cities add more options without much extra travel: Brookhaven (2, 2 mi), Mastic (1, 2 mi), Mastic Beach (2, 3 mi), Moriches (3, 3 mi). Each links to its own ranked dentist directory.

How to choose in Shirley

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 Shirley data above is built to compare, not to crown a single winner.

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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 Shirley, NY?

Dental.me tracks 8 dental practices in Shirley, NY — 4 carry a public star rating that averages 4.4 stars, and 4 list a website. Compare the full ranked list on the Shirley dentists page.

Which is the top-rated dentist in Shirley?

By Dental.me Score, PALMBLAD & SMIT DENTAL, PLLC currently leads the Shirley list (4.9 stars, 270 reviews). Rankings update as ratings and profile data change, so compare a few offices before deciding.

How do I choose a good dentist in Shirley?

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

How does Dental.me rank Shirley 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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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.