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Dentists · KY

Dentists in Kentucky

111 verified dentists across 12 dental sub-specialties. Ranked by record completeness, Medicare presence, and HPSA service.

Verified
111
Medicare
84
HPSA
21
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Kentucky workforce snapshot

Aggregates over 111 indexed dentists. Coverage caveats shown per metric.

Indexed dentistsNPPES

111

Top-10 per (state, sub-specialty) covering 12 sub-specialties.

Indexed per 100K residentsCensus

2.4

Population 4.59M. National indexed-dentist density runs ~116 per 100K — this site only covers the public-tier subset.

Methodology →
Median years in practiceNPPES

22years

Median across all indexed dentists with a graduation year on file.

Credential reportedNPPES

96%

107 of 111 list a credential (DDS, DMD, etc.).

Medicare-enrolledCMS

76%

84 of 111 have CMS Medicare enrollment on file.

HPSA-servingHRSA

19%

21 practice in HRSA-designated dental shortage areas.

Quality reporting

Median MIPSCMS QPP

100/ 100

Interquartile range 100–100.

Calculated from 11 dentists who report MIPS — about 10% of indexed listings.

Methodology →
Open Payments disclosedOpen Payments

70%

78 indexed dentists have ≥1 industry payment on file. Disclosure is mandated by federal Sunshine Act — not a quality flag.

Records refreshed in 12moNPPES

6%

7 of 111 indexed records have an NPPES update within the past year.

Concentration

Where indexed dentists practice most often within Kentucky.

  • Lexington34
  • Louisville33
  • Bowling Green4
  • Burlington4
  • Independence4
Licensing

Verify a license in Kentucky

Use the Kentucky Board of Dentistry to confirm a dentist's license is active and in good standing. Always check directly with the board before relying on any third-party listing.

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Frequently asked

About dental care in Kentucky

  • How many verified dentists are listed in Kentucky?
    We list 111 dentists across 12 dental sub-specialties in Kentucky — the top 10 per sub-specialty, drawn from federal NPPES records and ranked by record completeness, Medicare enrollment, and HPSA service.
  • What is Kentucky's Medicaid dental program called?
    Kentucky's Medicaid program is Kentucky Medicaid. Comprehensive adult coverage — preventive, restorative, and most procedures. Children remain covered under federal EPSDT rules in every state. Verify provider participation at https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dms/.
  • How do I verify a dentist is licensed in Kentucky?
    Look the license up at the Kentucky Board of Dentistry (https://dentistry.ky.gov/). Confirm the license is active and in good standing before booking. Federal exclusions are tracked separately by the OIG.
  • Does Kentucky have dental shortage areas?
    Yes. 21 dentists in our top-tier Kentucky list practice within HRSA-designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas. The full list is on the dental shortage page for Kentucky.

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