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Best Emergency Dentists in Newport, KY (2026)

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: CareFirst Urgent Care - Newport, ranked #1 of 10 by service score; evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

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10 Newport clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 2 open Saturdays and 2 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Newport at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Newport at a glance
RankClinicService score
1CareFirst Urgent Care - Newport67
2Dr. Drew Rappaport67
3Dr. Stafford Damron67
4Gibson Grady a DDS67
5Goeke Thomas F DDS67
6HealthPoint Family Care - Newport53
7Smiles On York37
8Aspen Dental33
9Total Health Dentistry33
10Tignor II William H DDS28

The 10 best emergency care dentists in Newport, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  1. Ranked #1 for emergency care in Newport

    #1 CareFirst Urgent Care - Newport

    85 Carothers Rd, Newport, KY 41071

    67/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Newport: evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at CareFirst Urgent Care - NewportFull profile(859) 261-0506
    In their words

    CareFirst Urgent Care - Newport provides walk in access to experienced healthcare providers treating all non-life-threatening cases at 85 Carothers Rd in Newport, KY. Visit any of our locations 7 days a week from 8 AM to 8 PM. All insurance is accepted! We recommend you check in on our website to complete our patient forms prior to arrival.

    From CareFirst Urgent Care - Newport's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  6. #6 HealthPoint Family Care - Newport

    215 E 11th St, Newport, KY 41071

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for emergency dental care in Newport: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at HealthPoint Family Care - NewportFull profile(859) 655-6100

  7. #7 Smiles On York

    335 York St, Newport, KY 41071, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for emergency dental care in Newport on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–2 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smiles On YorkFull profile(859) 261-6116
    In their words

    Dr. Damron is a Board Certified physician specializing in general and cosmetic dentistry. At Smiles on York located in Newport, Kentucky, he serves the residents of Northern Kentucky and the greater Cincinnati, Ohio area.The facility offers a variety of cosmetic procedures in addition to a full line of general dentistry services. Dental implants, veneers, crowns, bridges, and root canals are just a few of the most common services offered.

    From Smiles On York's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  8. #8 Aspen Dental

    148 Pavilion Pkwy, Newport, KY 41071

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for emergency dental care in Newport on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(859) 394-0020
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Newport,KY offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care environment…

    From Aspen Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  9. #9 Total Health Dentistry

    1010 Windsor Dr #6, Newport, KY 41076

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 for emergency dental care in Newport on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Total Health DentistryFull profile(859) 905-0775

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Newport

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

What is emergency dental care?

Emergency dental care treats urgent problems such as severe toothache, a knocked-out or broken tooth, swelling, or bleeding that will not stop. The first goal is to relieve pain and control infection; full treatment may follow at a later visit.

Emergency dental care: specialist or general dentist?

Most dental emergencies are handled by general dentists who keep same-day or after-hours slots. You may be referred to an endodontist or oral surgeon afterward. Facial swelling with fever, trouble breathing or swallowing, or a jaw injury needs a hospital emergency department.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Newport?

Typical ranges in USD for Newport, KY. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Newport?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$120–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Kentucky—
After-hours or weekend visit$180–$480DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Kentucky—
Emergency extraction$180–$480DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Kentucky—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full emergency dental care cost guide for Newport

What to expect from emergency dental care

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Emergency dental care: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 urgent visit; often a follow-up for definitive treatment
Chair timeAbout 30–90 minutes depending on the problem
RecoveryDepends on the treatment given; pain often eases within a day or two
When to see a specialistWhen the tooth needs a complex root canal or surgical extraction, or after facial trauma

How we ranked Newport emergency care dentists

We scored 10 Newport clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Newport data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Emergency dental care in Newport: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Newport?

CareFirst Urgent Care - Newport ranks #1 of 10 Newport clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours. Dr. Drew Rappaport ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Newport, KY?

Emergency dental care in Newport typically costs $100–$500 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $120–$300; after-hours or weekend visit $180–$480; emergency extraction $180–$480. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Kentucky. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is emergency dental care covered by insurance or Medicaid in Kentucky?

Many dental insurance plans cover emergency exams and palliative treatment, though the follow-up work is covered at its own rate. Medicaid often covers emergency dental care for adults even in states with limited adult benefits. Check your plan.

Does emergency dental treatment hurt?

The problem that brings you in usually hurts more than the treatment. Dentists typically numb the area with local anesthetic before any procedure. Some soreness afterward is common and is usually managed with over-the-counter pain relief, but follow your dentist's advice.

Which Newport emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 10 Newport clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including CareFirst Urgent Care - Newport and HealthPoint Family Care - Newport. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer emergency dental care in Newport?

10 Newport clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 2 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Newport

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 10 clinics.

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