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Best Dentists in Bowling Green, KY (2026)

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    Best overall in Bowling Green: Kelley Cherry DMD, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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32 Bowling Green clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Bowling Green at a glance

The 32 best dentists in Bowling Green, ranked

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

  1. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Southern Kentucky Oral Surgery Associates Bowling Green Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, James M. Sutton, DMD, Jeffrey M. Clark, DDS, Shane A. Williams, DMD and Jerry E. Cohron, DMD, MS, practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery to wisdom tooth removal. We can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries and perform a full range of dental implant and bone grafting procedures.

    From Southern Kentucky Oral Surgery Associates's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #12 Chandler Park Dental Care

    Chandler Park Dental Care, 1857 Tucker Way, Bowling Green, KY 42104

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Comprehensive. Custom. Caring. Superior Dentistry Comes Standard Here. - Your experiences with a dentist in Bowling Green, KY should always leave you feeling understood, cared for, confident in your smile, and in better health than when you first arrived. At Chandler Park Dental Care, this is our mission. We’re trained and experienced in comprehensive dentistry and offer a full range of dental services and treatments at our Bowling Green, KY location. This means that only in…

    From Chandler Park Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #13 Bowling Green Pediatric Dentistry

    727 U.S. 31 W Bypass STE 101, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #14 Craycroft Family Dentistry: Dr. Andrew Craycroft

    1711 Ashley Cir # 3, Bowling Green, KY 42104

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #15 Wright Dental Studio

    627 Eastwood St # 2, Bowling Green, KY 42103

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Providing comprehensive dental care in a comfortable environment. We offer a variety of specialty procedures including: dental implants, veneers, Invisalign, extractions, and root canal treatment. We strive to offer a high level of care, all while using state of the art equipment and treating our patients like family. Your smile is our priority. Do you hate dental impressions? We have a state of the art scanner that eliminates the need for goopy dental impressions for many…

    From Wright Dental Studio's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #17 Briarwood Dental

    1042 Fairview Ave Suite C, Bowling Green, KY 42103

    37/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    With a large staff and years of experience, Briarwood Dental is able to provide your family with the best in dental care. We do this by using the latest in dental treatments and technology and most importantly, by caring for our patients like family. Dr. Kevin Clemmons, along with the entire team, love people and strive to build lasting relationships built on honesty and integrity. From the first childhood visit to cosmetic dentistry or dentures and implants, we are here for…

    From Briarwood Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  7. #19 Family Dental Care

    725 Kenton St # A, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Graduated from Tompkinsville High School Graduated from Western Kentucky University Graduated from University of Kentucky Dental School Taught Ninth Grade Physical Science at Woodford County High School Member of Forest Park Baptist Church Practicing Dentistry in Bowling Green for Over 25 Years In her free time, Dr. Walden enjoys playing golf, bowling, and spending time with her four children and grandchildren. You can also find her watching WKU and U of K basketball and…

    From Family Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  8. #20 Walden Family Dentistry

    725 Kenton St, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  9. #22 Bowling Green Family Dentistry

    1025 Ashley St Ste C, Bowling Green, KY 42103, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    As trained medical professionals, our dedication to maintaining a safe environment through rigorous infection control procedures is at our core. We know that moving forward our commitment to your safety will be even more important. While continuing to meet traditional CDC and OSHA requirements, we are adopting some new, additional protocols. For example, we might wear additional PPE, request you wear a mask to your appointment, or take your temperature upon arrival.

    From Bowling Green Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 32 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

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Best dentists in Bowling Green by need

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Best for emergency in Bowling Green

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

Best for kids in Bowling Green

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

Best for implants in Bowling Green

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Kelley Cherry DMD

Highest-ranked of 32 Bowling Green clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Myers W Mark DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Bowling Green

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Kelley Cherry DMD

Highest-ranked of 28 Bowling Green clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Myers W Mark DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Bowling Green

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Kelley Cherry DMD

Highest-ranked of 28 Bowling Green clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Myers W Mark DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Bowling Green

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Kelley Cherry DMD

Highest-ranked of 32 Bowling Green clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Myers W Mark DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Bowling Green

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Kelley Cherry DMD

Highest-ranked of 28 Bowling Green clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Myers W Mark DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Bowling Green

No Bowling Green clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Bowling Green?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Bowling Green?
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 Bowling Green

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 Bowling Green dentists

We scored 32 Bowling Green clinics 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 Bowling Green 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

Dentists in Bowling Green: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Bowling Green?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Bowling Green, KY is Kelley Cherry DMD (DR Score 73/100). Myers W Mark DDS (#2) and Southern Kentucky Oral Surgery Associates (#3) follow. We ranked 32 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Bowling Green?

No Bowling Green clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Chandler Park Dental Care (#12) and Aspen Dental (#31). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Bowling Green?

A dental cleaning in Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green?

DentistsRanked lists 32 dental clinics in Bowling Green, KY, and 32 are ranked by DR Score. 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 32 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Bowling Green

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 32 clinics.

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