How much does a dentist cost in Park Slope?

Out of pocket, a routine cleaning and exam runs about $70-$250, a crown $800-$2,500, a single dental implant $3,500-$6,700, Invisalign $1,800-$9,500 (most cases $5,000-$7,000), and porcelain veneers $1,500-$2,500 per tooth, per national dental cost data. Brooklyn typically runs below Manhattan, and dental insurance or a PPO changes the out-of-pocket figure substantially, so always confirm what your plan covers before treatment.

How do I check whether a dentist is licensed in New York?

Dentists are licensed by the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions, not the city. Use the OP online verification search by the dentist's name to confirm the profession reads 'Dentistry' and the license is currently registered. Only a licensed dentist may practice in New York, and the license is tied to a public record, so it's worth a 60-second check before a first visit.

How do I find out if a dentist has been disciplined?

New York publishes professional-discipline actions. The NYSED Office of the Professions enforcement records list every disciplinary action against a licensed dentist since 1994 (suspensions, censures, fines, surrenders), searchable by name. A clean result means no action on record. We checked all five picks here against those records and found no disciplinary action for any of them.

Does my child need a pediatric dentist, or will a family dentist do?

Many general and family dentists happily see kids, and for a routine cleaning that's often fine. A board-certified pediatric dentist has two-plus years of extra training specifically in children (behavior, anxious or very young kids, special needs, and child-specific development) and a kid-oriented office. For a first visit, a nervous child, or anything beyond routine, the pediatric specialist is worth it.

What should I ask a dentist before my first appointment?

Five questions: Are you a New York-licensed dentist? Do you take my insurance or are you in-network for my PPO? What does a new-patient exam, X-rays, and cleaning cost out of pocket? How do you handle dental emergencies and after-hours problems? And for any big-ticket plan (implants, Invisalign, multiple crowns), can I get the full treatment plan and cost in writing before we start?

What's the difference between a cosmetic dentist and a general dentist?

'Cosmetic dentist' is not a recognized specialty in New York. Any licensed general dentist can offer cosmetic services like whitening, veneers, and Invisalign. So the label describes a practice's focus, not a separate credential. Judge a cosmetic-focused dentist on case experience and before/after work, not the title. The recognized dental specialties (like pediatric dentistry or orthodontics) do require formal extra training and board certification.

GUIDE · UPDATED MAY 2026 · RE-VERIFIED QUARTERLY

The best dentists in Park Slope, by what you need

By Victor S. · Founding editor of The Park SloperUpdated May 22, 2026 · ~1,600 words · 6 min read

Picking a dentist in Park Slope isn't one decision. A first cleaning for a nervous toddler, a routine family checkup, an Invisalign case, a dental implant, and a cracked tooth on a Sunday are five different needs, and the right dentist depends on which one you have.

Five picks, one per scenario. Each one a New York-licensed dentist with no disciplinary action on record. That second check is the part almost nobody runs, and it's the signal a star rating hides.

Best for kids

Park Slope Kids Dental Care

$$ · board-certified pediatric · PSP-listed

A dedicated pediatric practice on 4th Avenue built around Dr. Tanesha Francis, a board-certified pediatric dentist. That means two-plus years of specialty training beyond dental school in treating children, including the anxious and the very young. It's the name that surfaces most on Park Slope Parents for kids' dentistry, with the kid-first setup (and patience) that a first cleaning or a nervous six-year-old needs.

Skip if: You want one practice for the whole family in a single visit. This is a pediatric specialist, not a general/family office that also sees adults.

Address: 150 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Phone: (718) 488-0200
Web: www.parkslopekidsdental.com

Board-certified pediatricNYS license · clean recordPSP-recommended

Best for general and family care

Zen Dentistry

$$ · general & family · most-reviewed

The everyday-dentist default. A general practice on 5th Avenue led by Dr. Yanina Kravets that carries the broadest public review volume of any dentist on this list. Cleanings, fillings, crowns, whitening, and Invisalign under one roof, with a calm, low-pressure reputation. If you just need a reliable dentist for the family's regular care, this is the safe first call.

Skip if: You need a narrow specialist: a board-certified pediatric dentist for a toddler, or an oral surgeon for complex implant work. A broad general practice is a generalist by design.

Address: 215 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Phone: (718) 690-3297
Web: zendentistryparkslope.com

Local · Park SlopeNYS license · clean recordMost-reviewed

Best for cosmetic work and Invisalign

Kevin J. Hansen, DDS

$$$ · cosmetic · Invisalign · whitening

A solo practice near Grand Army Plaza for the smile-focused work (Invisalign, whitening, veneers, and cosmetic restoration), where having one experienced dentist do the case start-to-finish matters. Dr. Kevin Hansen has run the practice for years and shows up in the neighborhood's 'trending dentist' lists. The single-dentist model means continuity: the person who plans your case is the person who does it.

Skip if: You're on a tight budget for routine care, or you need a large multi-dentist office with wide-open evening and weekend availability. A solo cosmetic-leaning practice books up.

Address: 47 Plaza Street West, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Phone: (718) 783-0530
Web: www.kevinhansendds.com

Cosmetic · InvisalignSolo practiceNYS license · clean record

Best for implants and restorative work

Advanced Gentle Dentistry of Park Slope

$$$ · implants · sedation · since 1998

A long-running 9th Street practice led by Dr. Jim Sarji for the bigger restorative jobs (dental implants, crowns and bridges, full-mouth restoration), with sedation options for anxious patients, which is exactly who tends to put off implant work. In practice since 1998, it's the pick when the work is more than a filling and you want a dentist who has done a lot of it.

Skip if: You only need a routine cleaning or a kids' checkup. This practice's strength is higher-complexity restorative and implant work, not quick preventive visits.

Address: 443 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Phone: (718) 788-8009
Web: www.parkslopefamilydentist.com

Implants & restorativeSedation availableNYS license · clean record

Best for emergencies and weekends

Dr. Matthew Lieberman, DMD

$$ · emergency · weekend hours

A general and cosmetic practice on the northern edge of Park Slope, near Grand Army Plaza, notable for something most offices don't offer: weekend and emergency availability, including Sundays. When a crown pops off Saturday night or a tooth cracks on a holiday weekend, the dentist who answers is the one who matters. Reviews repeatedly cite getting seen fast for urgent problems.

Skip if: You want a dentist in the dense central-Slope blocks, or a large practice with many providers. This is a single-dentist office on the Prospect Heights border.

Address: 33 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Phone: (718) 636-8552
Web: www.drmatthewlieberman.com

Weekend / emergencyLocal · North SlopeNYS license · clean record

Plumber	Best for	Cost & availability	Verified by
Park Slope Kids Dental Care	Best for kids	$$ · board-certified pediatric · PSP-listed	NYS license · clean record
Zen Dentistry	Best for general and family care	$$ · general & family · most-reviewed	NYS license · clean record
Kevin J. Hansen, DDS	Best for cosmetic work and Invisalign	$$$ · cosmetic · Invisalign · whitening	NYS license · clean record
Advanced Gentle Dentistry of Park Slope	Best for implants and restorative work	$$$ · implants · sedation · since 1998	NYS license · clean record
Dr. Matthew Lieberman, DMD	Best for emergencies and weekends	$$ · emergency · weekend hours	NYS license · clean record

In short: Park Slope Kids Dental Care for children, Zen Dentistry for the broad family default, Kevin Hansen for cosmetic and Invisalign, Advanced Gentle Dentistry for implants and sedation, Dr. Lieberman for weekend emergencies.

What does a dentist cost in Park Slope?

Dental costs vary widely by procedure, the materials used, and your insurance. Here are the typical out-of-pocket ranges, based on national dental cost data. Brooklyn generally runs below Manhattan, and a PPO or dental plan can change these figures substantially.

Procedure	Typical range (out of pocket)
Routine cleaning + exam	$70-$250
Crown	$800-$2,500
Single dental implant	$3,500-$6,700
Invisalign (full treatment)	$1,800-$9,500
Porcelain veneer (per tooth)	$1,500-$2,500

For anything high-ticket (implants, Invisalign, or multiple crowns), ask for the full treatment plan and cost in writing before you start, and confirm exactly what your insurance covers. A practice's "starting at" price rarely includes everything a real case needs.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a dentist cost in Park Slope?: Out of pocket, a routine cleaning and exam runs about $70-$250, a crown $800-$2,500, a single dental implant $3,500-$6,700, Invisalign $1,800-$9,500 (most cases $5,000-$7,000), and porcelain veneers $1,500-$2,500 per tooth, per national dental cost data. Brooklyn typically runs below Manhattan, and dental insurance or a PPO changes the out-of-pocket figure substantially, so always confirm what your plan covers before treatment.
How do I check whether a dentist is licensed in New York?: Dentists are licensed by the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions, not the city. Use the OP online verification search by the dentist's name to confirm the profession reads 'Dentistry' and the license is currently registered. Only a licensed dentist may practice in New York, and the license is tied to a public record, so it's worth a 60-second check before a first visit.
How do I find out if a dentist has been disciplined?: New York publishes professional-discipline actions. The NYSED Office of the Professions enforcement records list every disciplinary action against a licensed dentist since 1994 (suspensions, censures, fines, surrenders), searchable by name. A clean result means no action on record. We checked all five picks here against those records and found no disciplinary action for any of them.
Does my child need a pediatric dentist, or will a family dentist do?: Many general and family dentists happily see kids, and for a routine cleaning that's often fine. A board-certified pediatric dentist has two-plus years of extra training specifically in children (behavior, anxious or very young kids, special needs, and child-specific development) and a kid-oriented office. For a first visit, a nervous child, or anything beyond routine, the pediatric specialist is worth it.
What should I ask a dentist before my first appointment?: Five questions: Are you a New York-licensed dentist? Do you take my insurance or are you in-network for my PPO? What does a new-patient exam, X-rays, and cleaning cost out of pocket? How do you handle dental emergencies and after-hours problems? And for any big-ticket plan (implants, Invisalign, multiple crowns), can I get the full treatment plan and cost in writing before we start?
What's the difference between a cosmetic dentist and a general dentist?: 'Cosmetic dentist' is not a recognized specialty in New York. Any licensed general dentist can offer cosmetic services like whitening, veneers, and Invisalign. So the label describes a practice's focus, not a separate credential. Judge a cosmetic-focused dentist on case experience and before/after work, not the title. The recognized dental specialties (like pediatric dentistry or orthodontics) do require formal extra training and board certification.

How do you check a dentist's license and record in New York?

New York licenses dentists through the State Education Department's Office of the Professions (OP), statewide, not through the city. Two public checks are worth doing before you commit to a dentist, especially for major work:

License. Search the OP online verification by the dentist's name and confirm the profession reads Dentistry and the license is currently registered.
Disciplinary record. Search the OP enforcement records, which list every professional-discipline action against a New York licensee since 1994. A clean result means no action on record.

Why it matters: the license is the floor (only a licensed dentist may legally practice), and the disciplinary record is the part almost nobody checks. It's public, though, and it's exactly the signal a star rating hides. Every pick on this list cleared both checks.

What should you ask a dentist before your first visit?

Five questions sort a good fit from a frustrating one:

Are you a New York-licensed dentist?
Do you take my insurance, or are you in-network for my PPO?
What does a new-patient exam, X-rays, and cleaning cost out of pocket?
How do you handle dental emergencies and after-hours problems?
For any big-ticket plan, can I get the full treatment plan and cost in writing first?

How did we vet these dentists?

Two filters. Community signal: every dentist here turns up where Park Slope neighbors actually trade names. That means Park Slope Parents, Zocdoc, and the practices competing hardest in Google results for "Park Slope dentist." The license: using the federal NPI provider registry we matched each dentist to a New York dental license number and confirmed each license is currently registered on the NYS OP verification search. Then we checked every name against the NYSED enforcement records, the public log of professional-discipline actions going back to 1994. None of the five had any disciplinary action on record. That second check is the one almost nobody runs, and it's the signal a star rating hides.

This isn't a hands-on clinical review, and nobody pays to be on this list. Written by Victor S., founding editor of The Park Sloper. Park Slope is our neighborhood and the only one we cover. Last refreshed May 22, 2026; next refresh August 2026.