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Garden State Dental of Newark

Garden State Dental of Newark is a board-certified orthodontic practice in Newark, NJ.

182 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105
4.6(467 reviews)
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About Garden State Dental of Newark

Dr. Mark's calm, grandfather-like manner helps talk anxious patients through root canals and cleanings with little pain reported.

Garden State Dental of Newark is a general dental practice that also offers Invisalign and traditional braces alongside its core services. Many reviews focus on Dr. Mark, described as patient and reassuring, walking people through each step of a procedure and helping ease dental anxiety during root canals and other work. Several reviewers mention feeling calm even during emotional or high-anxiety visits, with extra time given to talk through fears before starting treatment. Scheduling has been a recurring frustration, with some describing long waits or appointments rescheduled multiple times.

Summary of 200 patient reviews, April 2020–September 2026, updated September 2026

Treatments offered

InvisalignInvisalignTraditional BracesTraditional Braces
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Who They Treat

Garden State Dental of Newark provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:

Children
Ages 6–11
Teens
Ages 12–17
Adults
Ages 18+

Insurance accepted

15 plans listed
AetnaBlue Cross Blue ShieldCareingtonCignaDelta DentalDenteMaxGuardianHumana
Garden State Dental of Newark accepts Medicaid. Coverage varies by plan tier — confirm with the office before your first visit.

What patients say

Latest review 6 weeks ago

What patients praise

  • Dr. Mark is repeatedly described as calm and reassuring, easing anxiety during root canals and other procedures.
  • Reviewers note the office takes extra time with anxious or fearful patients, including one described as calming someone through an emotional breakdown.
  • Treatment plans and steps are laid out before work begins, including x-ray explanations and budget-friendly options.

Things to know

  • A number of reviews describe long or repeatedly rescheduled appointments, including cleanings pushed back several months.
  • Some reviewers say calls and messages about billing or complications went unanswered for extended periods.

Who it suits

  • Anxious or nervous patients

Doctors patients mention

  • Dr. Mark · 23 reviews
  • Dr. Maldonado · 6 reviews

Orthodontic care in reviews

Few reviews discuss orthodontic treatment specifically; the feedback above reflects general dental visits.

Last 90 days
20 reviews
averaging 4.6★
Last 12 months
84 reviews
averaging 4.5★
Owner replies
77% of reviews
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Star ratings
  • 5★424
  • 4★14
  • 3★6
  • 2★4
  • 1★35
Average rating by year
  • 20133.0
  • 20142.0
  • 20154.0
  • 20162.5
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1★5★
What patients talk about
PraiseCriticism
  • Friendly staff48 / 16
  • The dentist44 / 5
  • Gentle, comfortable care29 / 1
  • Clear explanations20 / 1
  • Scheduling & wait times9 / 13
  • Cost, insurance & financing7 / 8
  • Responsiveness4 / 10
  • Office & technology6 / 4
What patients talk about
ThemePraiseCriticism
Friendly staff4816
The dentist445
Gentle, comfortable care291
Clear explanations201
Scheduling & wait times913
Cost, insurance & financing78
Responsiveness410
Office & technology64

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Recent reviews from Google

4.6
467 reviews
UmDiaQualquer
UmDiaQualquer
a month ago
“

Even if you insurance cover this location DO NOT come, the only available slot for a simple cleaning was 7 months in advance, 20 days left for my appointment day, the office sent me a notification telling me that my appointment date was rescheduled to march (6 more months to go) Such a scam I’m so pissed about this do yourself a favor and stay far away from this place

Review from Google

Patricia Sermon
Patricia Sermon
Edited a month ago
“

Always greeted with pleasant staff. You know what cleanings are like, but she is always fantastic and explains everything. Been using them for over 20 years.

Review from Google

Rotem Madar
Rotem Madar
2 months ago
“

All I can say is I enjoyed my time and visit and I really mean that. Great staff amazing atmosphere!

Review from Google

Hana Baldwin
Hana Baldwin
Edited 4 months ago
“

I strongly advise against going here. The service was good and I enjoyed chatting with the people, but I was assured that for my basic clean that all I would need to pay was my copay. I didn’t get anything extra so you can imagine my surprise when I then got a $150 bill for it. I called and emailed asking for clarification on what these additional charges were, because they had assured me they accepted my insurance. They never picked up my call/returned my voicemail or emailed me back, and that happened over 2 months ago. Would not recommend despite the good dental care because of the hoops you have to go through with insurance with them and their lack of response. Edit: I was in a place where I did not have wifi, and I did not know I had a bill for months (part of the reason I confirmed with them that it would be covered by my insurance), they sent a debt collector after me who persisted even after I had paid it, and with me and the debt collector reaching out to this business it took them from October to March to tell the debt collector I had paid it, and that was only after I mentioned that I would be bringing it up to the BBB if they didn’t fix it and it hurt my credit score.

Review from Google

Felicia Mckenith
Felicia Mckenith
4 months ago
“

I wasn’t too happy with yesterday’s visit. I felt more could’ve been done or a referral to someone that can help. Dr. Maldonado is my dentist but I was not pleased with this visit

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Questions about this practice

What orthodontic treatments does Garden State Dental of Newark offer?+
Garden State Dental of Newark offers: Invisalign, Traditional Braces.
Does Garden State Dental of Newark accept dental insurance?+
Garden State Dental of Newark accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Careington, Cigna, Delta Dental, and others.
Does Garden State Dental of Newark offer free consultations?+
Yes, Garden State Dental of Newark offers a free initial orthodontic consultation. Call (973) 532-2570 to schedule.
Is Garden State Dental of Newark accepting new patients?+
Garden State Dental of Newark is currently welcoming new patients in Newark, NJ. Call (973) 532-2570 to schedule.
Where is Garden State Dental of Newark located?+
Garden State Dental of Newark is located at 182 Ferry St. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=17797223419013762081&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for Garden State Dental of Newark?+
Garden State Dental of Newark office hours: Mon 9:00 AM–6:30 PM, Tue 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, Wed 9:00 AM–6:30 PM, Thu 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sat Closed–Closed, Sun Closed–Closed.
Does Garden State Dental of Newark offer payment plans?+
Yes, Garden State Dental of Newark offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable.
What is the patient rating for Garden State Dental of Newark?+
Garden State Dental of Newark has a 4.6-star rating based on 467 patient reviews on Google.

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Thu9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Fri9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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