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Best Dentists in Covington, KY (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Covington: Barry Applegate, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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12 Covington clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 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 Covington at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Covington at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Barry Applegate67—Overall, Implants
2Dr. Jeffrey Turner67——
3Lindsey Willoughby67——
4Munoz Cindy DDS67——
5Applegate Dentistry47Evenings—
6Kees Stephen R DDS33——
7Ross Tracey B DDS33——
8Rose Garden Center For Hope & Healing33——
9Berling Michael J DDS28——
10Tonya Jones28——

The 12 best dentists in Covington, ranked

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

  1. #5 Applegate Dentistry

    324 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 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 12 PM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    If you live or work in the Covington, KY or greater Cincinnati area, then Applegate Dentistry is your #1 choice. Gain the confidence of a brighter smile and greater dental health while actually looking forward to your dental visits. And we make sure you do! With every visit, you will enjoy a range of spa-like treatments such as soothing massage, warm paraffin hand treatments, blankets, and hot coffee or tea, accentuated against a background of relaxing mood music. Plus the…

    From Applegate Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #8 Rose Garden Center For Hope & Healing

    2020 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41014, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 9:30 AM–2:30 PM · Wed 11 AM–3:30 PM · Thu–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in Covington by need

One pick per need, with the clinic that comes next. Every pick names the condition it wins on.

Best for emergency in Covington

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

Best for kids in Covington

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

Best for implants in Covington

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Barry Applegate

Highest-ranked of 12 Covington clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Jeffrey Turner (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Covington

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Barry Applegate

Highest-ranked of 8 Covington clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Jeffrey Turner (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Covington

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Barry Applegate

Highest-ranked of 8 Covington clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Jeffrey Turner (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Covington

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Barry Applegate

Highest-ranked of 12 Covington clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Jeffrey Turner (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Covington

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Barry Applegate

Highest-ranked of 8 Covington clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Jeffrey Turner (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Covington

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

How much does a dentist cost in Covington?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Covington?
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 Covington

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 Covington dentists

We scored 12 Covington clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Covington 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 Covington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Covington?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Covington, KY is Barry Applegate (DR Score 67/100). Dr. Jeffrey Turner (#2) and Lindsey Willoughby (#3) follow. We ranked 12 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Covington?

No Covington clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Applegate Dentistry (#5). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Covington?

A dental cleaning in Covington 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 Covington?

DentistsRanked lists 12 dental clinics in Covington, KY, and 12 are ranked by DR Score. 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 12 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Covington

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 12 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.