Top 10 · KY
Top Dentists in Kentucky
Dentists with general or unspecified focus. Curated top-10 from the dental sub-specialty taxonomy and CMS quality signals — Medicare enrollment, MIPS score, and HPSA service all weighed in.
- In top list
- 10
- Medicare-enrolled
- 10
- HPSA shortage
- 3
Indexed density: 0.22 per 100K residents (population 4.59M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Jeffrey P Okeson, DMD
Dentist
Lexington, KYMedicareClass of 1972View profileAshley Casconi, DMD
Dentist
Louisville, KYMedicareClass of 2015View profile- HPSA
Jack R Mercke, DMD
Dentist
Burlington, KYMedicareView profile - HPSA
Ellen C Torbeck, DMD
Dentist
Burlington, KYMedicareView profile Darren Scott Greenwell, DMD
Dentist
Louisville, KYMedicareView profileBrent Fredrick Newby, D.D.S.
Dentist
Lexington, KYMedicareView profileAnthony S. Feck, DMD
Dentist
Lexington, KYMedicareView profileOlivia Mae Faulkner Estes, DMD
Dentist
Bellevue, KYMedicareView profileMarc Williams, DMD
Dentist
Pikeville, KYMedicareView profile- HPSA
Gregory J Pohl, DDS
Dentist
Burlington, KYMedicareView profile
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Other dental specialties in Kentucky
All Kentucky dentists →- General Dentists in KentuckyRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Orthodontists in KentuckyBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in KentuckySpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons in KentuckyExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in KentuckyRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in KentuckyGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in KentuckyCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Health Dentists in KentuckyCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologists in KentuckyDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
- Oral And Maxillofacial Radiologists in KentuckySpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Orofacial Pain Specialists in KentuckyTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
Dentists in Kentucky: questions
How are these dentists in Kentucky ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 10 are Medicare-enrolled and 3 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do dentists in Kentucky accept Medicaid?
Kentucky's Medicaid program is Kentucky Medicaid. Specialist participation varies. We surface Medicare enrollment as a public-program proxy on each profile, but the only authoritative answer comes from the office and the Kentucky Medicaid provider directory (https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dms/).How do I check a dentist's license in Kentucky?
Use the Kentucky Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://dentistry.ky.gov/. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.When should I see a dentist instead of a general dentist?
Same as general dentist — routine care, exams, and most everyday procedures; Confirm with the office before booking specialty work (orthodontics, implants, root canals).