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Friendly Dental Center
Friendly Dental Center offers comprehensive dental care including general dentistry, endodontics, and orthodontics since 2003.
604 Market St 3rd Floor, Newark, NJ 07105
4.7(345 reviews)
About Friendly Dental Center
Toddlers and first checkups are common here, with Dr. Stephanie Bodnar and Dr. Bilge Adsay-Erdem noted for gentle handling of siblings in treatment together.
Friendly Dental Center is a general dental practice that also offers orthodontic treatment, including Invisalign, traditional and clear braces, and early (phase 1) treatment for younger patients. Reviews describe a practice built around young families, with toddlers, first checkups, and siblings in treatment together coming up often, and Dr. Stephanie Bodnar and Dr. Bilge Adsay-Erdem both mentioned for taking time with anxious kids and adults. A number of reviews also note a clean, modern office with short waits. Some reviews raise billing disputes and pressure toward extra procedures that families should be aware of.
Summary of 200 patient reviews, January 2020–September 2026, updated September 2026
Friendly Dental Center offers comprehensive dental care including general dentistry, endodontics, and orthodontics since 2003.
They serve patients of all ages with flexible payment plans, multiple insurance options, and cutting-edge dental technology.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Friendly Dental Center provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Children
Ages 6–11
Teens
Ages 12–17
Adults
Ages 18+
Technology & Equipment
Friendly Dental Center uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Laser Dentistry
Orthodontists at this office
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Dr. Bilge Adsay-Erdem, DDS
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Dr. Andrew Kuo
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Dr. Zachary DiSpirito
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Dr. Stephanie Bodnar, DMD
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Insurance accepted
30 plans listedAetnaAmeritasAso SidsAssurantBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaDelta DentalDentegra
We Accept Most PPO Insurance Plans. Out-of-network benefits may cover services at rates similar to in-network. Practice handles out-of-network insurance claims.
What patients say
Latest review 7 weeks ago
What patients praise
- Reviews repeatedly describe toddlers and young children who arrived scared and left comfortable, including first checkups for infants.
- Several families mention bringing multiple children here for ongoing treatment at once.
- The doctors are described as explaining diagnoses and treatment plans step by step before starting work.
Things to know
- A number of reviews describe billing problems, including fees added after a price was agreed upon or charges for services not performed.
- Some reviews describe feeling pushed toward procedures they felt were unnecessary, including a case where a second opinion found far fewer issues than diagnosed here.
Who it suits
- Young children and toddlers
- Families with several kids in treatment at once
- Anxious or nervous patients
Doctors patients mention
- Dr. Stephanie Bodnar · 48 reviews
- Dr. Bilge Adsay-Erdem · 11 reviews
Orthodontic care in reviews
A handful of reviews describe issues during braces treatment, including a referral mix-up that left braces half-completed, gum pain during an adjustment, and a case where treatment reportedly stretched to seven years instead of the one year originally discussed. One review also mentions being attended mainly by unsupervised students during part of the treatment.
- Last 90 days
- 29 reviews
- averaging 5.0★
- Last 12 months
- 103 reviews
- averaging 4.8★
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- 100% of reviews
- Compared with Newark
- Higher rated than 53%
- of 18 practices we track
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1★5★
- Early (phase 1) treatment9
- Braces5
PraiseCriticism
- Friendly staff97 / 5
- The dentist74 / 8
- Gentle, comfortable care26 / 2
- Clear explanations20 / 4
- Great with kids19 / 1
- Office & technology19 / 1
- Scheduling & wait times13 / 5
- Cost, insurance & financing7 / 6
| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
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| Friendly staff | 97 | 5 |
| The dentist | 74 | 8 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 26 | 2 |
| Clear explanations | 20 | 4 |
| Great with kids | 19 | 1 |
| Office & technology | 19 | 1 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 13 | 5 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 7 | 6 |
Recent reviews from Google
4.7
345 reviews
Rei Zero
4 weeks ago
Welcoming and easygoing. The friendly dental office and staff is as great of a place you can come.
umit celik
a month ago
Dr.Bilge and her team is patient friendly and answer your every question.They care their patients very well.I can say they doing wonderful job.Thank you
Patricia Chamba
2 months ago
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Friendly Dental for their professionalism and excellent service. The entire staff was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. A special thank you to Dr. Stephanie for her efficient, friendly, and caring approach to patient care. Her dedication and attention made my experience very positive. I highly recommend this dental office to anyone looking for high-quality dental care.”
Melissa
3 months ago
This was my first visit to this office. The visit was for my mother who has severe dental problems. She was treated by everyone with so much care, respect, and dignity which put her and I at ease. Thank you so much for treating my mother with so much consideration!
Paul hall
4 months ago
The service was top notch! Everyone was extremely pleasant and welcoming. I definitely recommend this dentistry to anyone looking. You will not be disappointed!
Questions about this practice
What orthodontic treatments does Friendly Dental Center offer?
Friendly Dental Center offers: Early Treatment, Invisalign, Traditional Braces, Clear Aligners, Clear Braces, Retainers.
Does Friendly Dental Center accept dental insurance?
Friendly Dental Center accepts Aetna, Ameritas, Aso Sids, Assurant, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and others.
Is Friendly Dental Center accepting new patients?
Friendly Dental Center is currently welcoming new patients in Newark, NJ. Call (973) 465-8885 or book online to schedule.
Where is Friendly Dental Center located?
Friendly Dental Center is located at 604 Market St 3rd Floor. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=14806126821092993872&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for Friendly Dental Center?
Friendly Dental Center office hours: Mon 10:00 AM–5:30 PM, Tue 10:00 AM–5:30 PM, Wed 10:00 AM–5:30 PM, Thu 10:00 AM–5:30 PM, Fri 10:00 AM–5:30 PM, Sat Closed–Closed, Sun Closed–Closed.
Does Friendly Dental Center offer payment plans?
Yes, Friendly Dental Center offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable.
Who are the orthodontists at Friendly Dental Center?
Friendly Dental Center is staffed by Dr. Bilge Adsay-Erdem, Dr. Andrew Kuo, Dr. Zachary DiSpirito, Dr. Stephanie Bodnar. The practice is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) and board-certified.
What is the patient rating for Friendly Dental Center?
Friendly Dental Center has a 4.7-star rating based on 345 patient reviews on Google.
How long has Friendly Dental Center been in practice?
Friendly Dental Center has been providing orthodontic care since 2003, serving the Newark, NJ community for over 23 years.
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Est. 2003
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Mon10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tue10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wed10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thu10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Fri10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
SatClosed
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