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Best Dentists in Ashland, KY (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Ashland: James E Daniel II DMD PSC, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 41

    Best for evenings and weekends: Shelton & Smith, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 8 PM; ranked #41 of 51.

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51 Ashland clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 3 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 has a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Ashland at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Ashland at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1James E Daniel II DMD PSC73Overall, Implants
2Tri-State Oral & Facial Surgery73—
3Whitlock Dentistry of Ashland73—
4allison stump67—
5Arley Dunnigan67—
6Christian & Evans67—
7Christina Webb67—
8Couchot Michael DDS67—
9Cox Brandi R DDS67—
10Dr. Arley (Rudy) Dunnigan67—

The 51 best dentists in Ashland, ranked

Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.

Scores below: based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  21. #21 Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery

    67/100

    Ranked #21 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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    In their words

    Welcome to Mountain State Oral & Facial Surgery. Our mission is to provide an excellent and optimal patient experience in our state-of-the-art facilities. Our skilled surgeons utilize advanced oral and facial surgical techniques to deliver exceptional care. With years of experience, they dedicate themselves to providing exceptional care and optimal results. Our Mountain State Oral & Facial Surgery offices are located in Ashland, KY, and Beckley, Charleston, Huntington,…

    From Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 51 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #51, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Thomas Denna67
27Tri-State Periodontics PSC67
28Winfield III John C D DDS67
29Zwick Thomas H DDS67
30Parker Stanley BS MS DMD57Sat · Sun
31Eastern Dental Ashland543.9★ (19)
32Brian Deaton47Evenings
33Tyler Lincoln47Evenings
34Stewart David G DMD37
35Michael A. Christian, D.M.D.37
36Paul E. Gray, DMD37
37Frazier Joseph w DDS37
38Jordan Webb Christina DDS37
39Prince Dental Arts37
40Brace Yourself Orthodontics37
41Shelton & Smith34Evenings · Sat
42Dr. Gregory Craft, DMD33
43Kayvilla Blevins, RDH33
44Spradlin Glenn D DMD - Pediatric Dentistry PSC33
45Shaffer & Shaffer Family33
46Dr. Sherry D. Meade, DMD33
47Jeffrey L. Meade, DMD33
48C Michael Stansbury Psc: Stansbury C Michael DMD33
49Pediatric Dentistry PSC33
50Dr. Kim Arnold Family Dentistry28
51Shelton R M DDS28

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Best dentists in Ashland by need

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Best for emergency in Ashland

No Ashland clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in Ashland

No Ashland clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in Ashland

1

James E Daniel II DMD PSC

Highest-ranked of 49 Ashland clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Tri-State Oral & Facial Surgery (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Ashland

1

James E Daniel II DMD PSC

Highest-ranked of 47 Ashland clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Tri-State Oral & Facial Surgery (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Ashland

1

James E Daniel II DMD PSC

Highest-ranked of 48 Ashland clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Tri-State Oral & Facial Surgery (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Ashland

1

James E Daniel II DMD PSC

Highest-ranked of 50 Ashland clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Tri-State Oral & Facial Surgery (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Ashland

1

James E Daniel II DMD PSC

Highest-ranked of 48 Ashland clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Tri-State Oral & Facial Surgery (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Ashland

No Ashland clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Ashland?

Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.

How much does a dentist cost in Ashland?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$100–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Kentucky
Teeth Cleaning$75–$200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Kentucky
Emergency Care$100–$500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Kentucky
Root Canal$700–$1,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Kentucky
Tooth Extraction$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Kentucky
Wisdom Teeth Removal$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Kentucky
Dental Implants$1,500–$6,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Kentucky
Invisalign$3,500–$7,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Kentucky
Braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Kentucky
Dental Crowns$800–$1,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Kentucky
Dentures$1,000–$3,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Kentucky
Veneers$900–$2,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Kentucky
Teeth Whitening$200–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Kentucky
Dental Bonding$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Kentucky
Cosmetic Fillings$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Kentucky
Cosmetic Dentistry$500–$5,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Kentucky
Full Restoration$15,000–$50,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Kentucky

Emergency and weekend dentists in Ashland

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.

How we ranked Ashland dentists

We scored 51 Ashland clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Ashland data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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

Dentists in Ashland: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Ashland?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Ashland, KY is James E Daniel II DMD PSC (DR Score 73/100). Tri-State Oral & Facial Surgery (#2) and Whitlock Dentistry of Ashland (#3) follow. We ranked 51 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Ashland are open on Saturday?

2 of 51 Ashland dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Parker Stanley BS MS DMD (until 5 PM) and Shelton & Smith (until 8 PM). 1 is also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Ashland?

No Ashland clinic lists emergency care, but 3 are open after 6 PM, led by Brian Deaton (#32) and Tyler Lincoln (#33). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Ashland?

A dental cleaning in Ashland typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Kentucky. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Ashland?

DentistsRanked lists 51 dental clinics in Ashland, KY, and 51 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 3 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 51 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Ashland

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 51 clinics.

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