Dentists in Union County, NJ
Our directory lists 681 dental providers and practices in Union County, New Jersey (180 registered as organizations). With an estimated 594,160 residents (2024), that is about 11.5 listings per 10,000 people, below the statewide figure of 11.6. Listings are spread across 23 cities and towns.
Cities in Union County
- Elizabeth (102)
- Union (98)
- Westfield (61)
- Summit (56)
- Clark (35)
- Springfield (34)
- Plainfield (31)
- Linden (30)
- Roselle Park (27)
- Cranford (27)
- North Plainfield (24)
- New Providence (24)
- Mountainside (22)
- Berkeley Heights (22)
- Rahway (19)
- Scotch Plains (17)
- Fanwood (14)
- Kenilworth (13)
- Garwood (9)
- Roselle (7)
- Hillside (7)
- Roselle PA Rk (1)
- Berklely Heights (1)
Types of dental providers
| Primary specialty (NPI taxonomy) | Listings |
|---|---|
| General Dentistry | 566 |
| Orthodontics | 45 |
| Periodontics | 27 |
| Endodontics | 18 |
| Prosthodontics | 16 |
| Pediatric Dentistry | 3 |
| Dental Public Health | 3 |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | 2 |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology | 1 |
Community health centers in Union County
HRSA-funded health centers offer a sliding fee scale based on income. Not every site has a dental clinic, so call and ask.
- Neighborhood Health Center Elizabeth – 184 1st St, #2, Elizabethport
- Neighborhood Health Center Plainfield – 1700 Myrtle Ave, Plainfield
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Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are in Union County?
Our directory lists 681 dental providers and practices with an address in Union County, New Jersey, based on the NPI registry.
How many dentists per person does Union County have?
About 11.5 dental listings per 10,000 residents, using a 2024 Census population estimate of 594,160. The New Jersey average is 11.6.
Are there low-cost dental options in Union County?
There are 2 HRSA-funded health center sites in the county. They charge fees based on income; call to ask whether a site offers dental care.
Listings are matched to the county by ZIP code using the Census Bureau 2020 ZCTA-to-county relationship file; a ZIP that crosses county lines is assigned to the county holding most of its land, so counts are approximate. Sources: NPPES NPI registry (Oct 2026), U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county population estimates, HRSA health center sites. Other counties in New Jersey · Dental care by state