Dental.me lists 28 dental practices in Sparta, a Sussex County township. 17 carry a Google rating, averaging 4.65 stars across 2,284 reviews, and 11 have none: 4 show zero reviews and 7 have no review count.
How Sparta’s dentists compare at a glance
Sparta Township sits in the New Jersey Highlands of Sussex County, around Lake Mohawk. Of the 17 rated practices, 11 are at 4.8 stars or higher, 2 in the 4.5–4.79 range, 2 in the 4.0–4.49 range and 2 below 4.0. Half of the rated offices have 31 reviews or more, and the six most-reviewed hold 1,959 of the 2,284 reviews, about 86%. Posted opening hours are stored for 16 of the 28 and a phone number for all 28.
With 11 of 17 rated offices at 4.8 or higher, the band alone does not separate them. Three of those 11 rest on 14 reviews or fewer, and three of the seven perfect 5.0s rest on 8 or fewer. Review depth, whether an office is on the list for the treatment you need, and whether a website is on file are what tell them apart. Dental.me holds no review dates, so it cannot tell you how recent a rating is. The chart below sorts all 17 rated practices into four rating bands.
The top six by Dental.me Score
These six lead the Sparta list by the Dental.me Score, built mainly from a practice’s Google rating and the depth of reviews behind it, with a small lift for an office that verifies its listing. Here they are also the six most-reviewed offices. Paid placements are clearly labeled as Featured and never change the organic order. The table sorts them by rating, then by review count. Sparta Dental Arts LLC holds a 5.0 across 556 reviews, the largest count in the township, and Joseph H. Lohner, D.D.S. and Derek R. Noonan, DMD also hold 5.0s, on 303 and 193; by Score, Noonan ranks first. Vandenberg Dental and Drs. Panicucci and Ouimette hold 4.9 and Gentle Dentistry Group 4.8. Fred Vankeuren (5.0, 101 reviews) is seventh by Score.
| Practice | Rating | Reviews | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Dental Arts LLC | 5.0 | 556 | View profile |
| Joseph H. Lohner, D.D.S., M.S., P.A. | 5.0 | 303 | View profile |
| Derek R. Noonan, DMD, LLC | 5.0 | 193 | View profile |
| Vandenberg Dental | 4.9 | 454 | View profile |
| Drs. Panicucci and Ouimette, L.L.C. | 4.9 | 248 | View profile |
| Gentle Dentistry Group PC | 4.8 | 205 | View profile |
Review counts show how much weight sits behind each rating. Across the 17 rated Sparta practices, 2,284 reviews have been left, and these six hold 1,959 of them, about 86%. A 5.0 built on 556 reviews rests on a far larger sample than the same figure built on one or two, though a rating does not by itself show clinical quality. The chart below shows the six by review count.
How website coverage breaks down
Of the 28 Sparta practices, 15 have a website URL on file, 54%, and every one of them belongs to a rated office. A site lets you read about listed services before you call. The 13 without one are the 11 unrated offices and 2 rated ones, each a 5.0 on a single review. A missing URL means none is stored, not that none exists, and it says nothing about the care. Dental.me does not record which insurance an office accepts.
Specialty care in Sparta: braces, aligners, and cosmetic work
Here is how many Sparta practices each specialty page lists. Orthodontists (7) and Invisalign (7) are the largest lists, and they hold the same seven offices. Cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening list 5 each. The chart stops there; dental implants list 4 offices, pediatric dentists and periodontists 3 each, endodontists, emergency dentists and oral surgeons 2 each, dentures 1 and prosthodontists none. A list entry reflects the services a practice lists, not a specialist credential, so ask an office about its training.
Each list is a filtered page: Sparta orthodontists, Invisalign providers, cosmetic dentists and dental implants. Each shows the offices listed for that service, with their rating and review count. Dental.me holds no availability data, so call to ask how soon an office can see you.
Nearby directories
Nearby towns have directories of their own, though most are small: Newton, the Sussex County seat, lists 24 practices (14 rated), Lake Hopatcong 8 (4), Andover 3 (2), Franklin 2 (1) and Hopatcong 1 (1). Each page shows the same rating and review-count data as this one. Dental.me does not measure drive times, so check each address against your route.
How to choose your Sparta dentist
Start with the full Sparta dentists directory, which lists all 28 practices. First, read each rating with its review count: with 11 offices at 4.8 or above, the count behind a score is often the clearest separator. Second, check that an office is on the list for your treatment; the orthodontist and Invisalign lists hold seven offices, the cosmetic and whitening lists five.
Third, decide how much a website matters to you. Fifteen Sparta practices have a URL on file; for the other thirteen, two of them rated on a single review each, the phone is the way in. Fourth, confirm hours, insurance and how soon an office can see you when you call. Dental.me holds no availability data, so call to ask how soon an office can see you. The Dental.me Score is built mainly from a practice’s Google rating and the depth of reviews behind it, with a small lift for an office that verifies its listing. Paid placements are clearly labeled as Featured and never change the organic order.
Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are in Sparta, NJ?
Dental.me lists 28 dental practices in Sparta, NJ. 17 carry a Google rating, averaging 4.65 stars, and 11 of them rate 4.8 or higher.
Which Sparta dentist has the highest rating?
Seven Sparta practices hold a 5.0. Sparta Dental Arts LLC’s rests on 556 reviews, the largest count in the township; Joseph H. Lohner, D.D.S. (303), Derek R. Noonan, DMD (193) and Fred Vankeuren (101) follow, and the other three rest on 8 reviews or fewer. By Dental.me Score, Noonan ranks first.
How many Sparta dental practices have a website?
Fifteen of the 28 Sparta practices, about 54%, have a website URL on file, all of them rated. Of the 13 without one, 11 have no rating and 2 are 5.0s on a single review each.
Does Sparta have orthodontists and Invisalign providers?
Yes. The Sparta orthodontist and Invisalign lists each hold the same 7 practices. Cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening list 5 each, dental implants 4, and prosthodontists none. A list entry reflects the services a practice lists, not a specialist credential, so ask an office about its training.
What is the average dentist rating in Sparta, NJ?
Across the 17 rated Sparta practices, the average rating is 4.65 stars. The field skews high: 11 practices rate 4.8 or above, 2 fall in the 4.5-to-4.79 range, 2 between 4.0 and 4.49, and 2 below 4.0.
Where else can I look near Sparta?
Newton, the Sussex County seat, lists 24 practices (14 rated); Lake Hopatcong 8, Andover 3, Franklin 2 and Hopatcong 1. Dental.me holds no availability data, so call to ask how soon an office can see you. Dental.me does not measure drive times, so check each address against your route.
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