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Smile Central Dental is a pediatric dentistry and orthodontics practice based in Paterson, New Jersey, with 5 U.S. offices (including Passaic and Union City). They provide general dentistry for children and teens, orthodontics for all ages, emergency dentistry, and Invisalign. The practice emphasizes kid-friendly care and orthodontic services, and promotes dedicated patient coordinators at their locations to assist with scheduling and visits. Contact options include multiple local phone numbers and an office in Passaic, NJ.

Clinic Type

Dentistry

Address

140 Market St, Paterson, NJ 07505; 625 Main Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055; 3196 John Fitzgerald Kennedy Blvd, Union City, NJ 07087; 44 Orchard St, Dover, NJ 07801

Phone

973-742-4200

Email

comrelations@scdnj.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Emergency Care

Emergency dental care information appears on the site via links; explicit emergency services field not provided

Services Offered

  • Children’s dentistry
  • Orthodontics for all ages
  • Pediatric dentistry
  • Orthodontics (braces and clear aligners)
  • Preventive care
  • Dental exams and cleanings
  • Gum disease treatment
  • Sealants
  • Fluoride
  • Mouthguards
  • Dental care for your baby
  • Thumb/sucking guidance
  • Emergency dental care for children
  • Post-op instructions
  • Sedation dentistry
  • Invisalign FAQs
  • Sports dentistry
  • Extractions
  • Teeth for life
  • Pediatric dental emergencies

Technology & Equipment

  • Lasers
  • Composite fillings
  • Braces
  • Clear aligners

Team

  • Snickers, Certified therapy dog — Therapy dog (facility support)
  • Mack, Certified therapy dog — Therapy dog (facility support)

Insurance & Payment

Credit cards, Cash, Financing available

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish possibly (Pacientes Nuevos page suggests Spanish)
  • Additional languages on site not specified

Current Offers

New Patient Offers

FAQs

What services are offered for children?

Children's dentistry, orthodontics, and comprehensive preventive care, including lasers and composite fillings.

What are the hours of operation?

Hours of operation vary by location; click on your desired office location for specific details.

Do you offer braces or clear aligners?

Yes, orthodontics with braces and clear aligners are offered.

Where are the offices located?

Paterson: 140 Market St, Paterson, NJ 07505; Passaic: 625 Main Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055; Union City: 3196 John Fitzgerald Kennedy Blvd, Union City, NJ 07087; Dover: 44 Orchard St, Dover, NJ 07801.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Birdeye: 3.7 out of 5 stars (6 reviews (Birdeye))
  • Aggregate sources (e.g., lp-dentistry.com): 4.3 out of 5 stars (438 user reviews (Aggregate))

Patients praise

  • Staff member Karen frequently praised for being sweet and helpful with children
  • Some patients report great service and professional dental care for their families
  • Positive experiences with specific dentists (e.g., Dr. G)
  • Competitive pricing mentioned by some patients

Common complaints

  • Staff professionalism and front desk attitude issues
  • Concerns regarding dental procedures (e.g., anesthesia management, filling quality)
  • Perceived lack of post-procedure care or instructions
  • Violations of patient privacy (HIPAA concerns) reported by patients

"Karen was great and sweet with my daughter to the point that my daughter enjoyed her dental cleaning...made the whole process go smooth."

Patient review via LocalityBiz/LP-Dentistry

"DONT GOO TO THEM! they aren’t careful with anesthesia dental care...couldn’t believe the dentist didn’t do ANYTHING ABOUT IT!"

Patient review via LocalityBiz/LP-Dentistry

"My experience with Dr. Deborah Ohevshalom was deeply disappointing and has left me heartbroken. I came in for a routine filling for a very small cavity."

Yelp/MapQuest review excerpt

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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