Top 10 · KY
Top Pediatric Dentists in Kentucky
Specialized care for infants, children, and teens. 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
- 6
- HPSA shortage
- 2
Indexed density: 0.22 per 100K residents (population 4.59M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Michael Lee Boyd, DMD
Pediatric Dentist
Allen, KYMedicareClass of 1994View profile- HPSA
Timothy Andrew Mcclain, D.D.S.
Pediatric Dentist
Shelbyville, KYMedicareView profile Haska Aljukic, DMD, MSD
Pediatric Dentist
Louisville, KYMedicareView profileBrent Michael Hurst, DMD, MBA, MS, MS
Pediatric Dentist
Shepherdsville, KYMedicareView profileBradley Todd Fulkerson, DMD
Pediatric Dentist
Henderson, KYMedicareView profile- HPSA
Eric M Soper, DMD
Pediatric Dentist
Burlington, KYView profile William R Johnson, DMD
Pediatric Dentist
Louisville, KYView profileAmir Shahla, D.D.S.
Pediatric Dentist
Louisville, KYMedicareView profileMartin Joseph Moore, DMD
Pediatric Dentist
Florence, KYView profileJeffrey Scott Barbee, DMD PSC
Pediatric Dentist
Bowling Green, KYView profile
Pediatric Dentists in other states
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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.
- 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
Pediatric Dentists in Kentucky: questions
How are these pediatric 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, 6 are Medicare-enrolled and 2 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do pediatric 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 pediatric 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 pediatric dentist instead of a general dentist?
A child's first dental visit (recommended by age 1 or within 6 months of the first tooth); A child with significant dental anxiety or special needs; Concerns about thumb-sucking, pacifier use, or tooth-grinding.