Top 10 · KY
Top General Dentists in Kentucky
Routine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams. 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
- 6
Indexed density: 0.22 per 100K residents (population 4.59M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Craig S Miller, DMD
General Dentist
Lexington, KYMedicareClass of 1982View profileElizangela Bertoli, D.D.S.
General Dentist
Lexington, KYMedicareClass of 1995View profile- HPSA
William J Moorhead, D.M.D.
General Dentist
Flemingsburg, KYMedicareView profile Patricia E. Takacs, DMD
General Dentist
Lexington, KYMedicareClass of 1983View profile- HPSA
Alexis M Mai, D.M.D.
General Dentist
Crestview Hills, KYMedicareView profile - HPSA
Grady A Gibson, DMD
General Dentist
Newport, KYMedicareView profile - HPSA
Eli O. Jackson, D.M.D.
General Dentist
Bowling Green, KYMedicareView profile - HPSA
Tara Lee Ryle, DMD
General Dentist
Independence, KYMedicareView profile - HPSA
Jeffrey David Peter, DMD
General Dentist
Independence, KYMedicareView profile Joseph Seth Chambers, DMD
General Dentist
Lexington, KYMedicareView profile
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Other dental specialties in Kentucky
All Kentucky dentists →- Orthodontists in KentuckyBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in KentuckySpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & 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 Healths in KentuckyCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in KentuckyDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in KentuckySpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Orofacial Pain Specialists in KentuckyTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
- Dentist (Other)s in KentuckyDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
General Dentists in Kentucky: questions
How are these general 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 6 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do general 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 general 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 general dentist instead of a general dentist?
Routine cleanings every 6 months and annual exams; A new cavity, sensitive tooth, or visible chip; A regular check-up before more complex specialist work.