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Best Dentists in Fort Thomas, KY (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Fort Thomas: Dr. Emily O'connor, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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9 Fort Thomas clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 5 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 9 dentists in Fort Thomas at a glance

Top 9 dentists in Fort Thomas at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Dr. Emily O'connor67—Overall, Implants
2Becker John M DMD57Sat · Sun—
3Herald Family Dentistry47Evenings—
4Highland Family Dental47Evenings—
5Fort Thomas Family Dentistry47Evenings—
6O'Connor Dental Care47Evenings—
7Michael Joseph Herald, DMD43Evenings—
8Dr. Frederick Steinbeck, DMD37——
9Kramer Family Dentistry37——

The 9 best dentists in Fort Thomas, ranked

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

  1. #3 Herald Family Dentistry

    725 Alexandria Pike #100, Fort Thomas, KY 41075, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 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–Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Herald Family Dentistry is a family owned and operated business. We recently opened on July 13th, 2009 in Southgate, Kentucky. Please stop by for a checkup, or just to say hey! We promise that your experience with us will be intimate and professional. We want to get to know you, and hope you will take the time to get to know us too.

    From Herald Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #4 Highland Family Dental

    20 N Grand Ave Unit 10, Fort Thomas, KY 41075

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 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 10 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Highland Family Dental is committed to providing the entire family with excellent dentistry in a comfortable environment. We provide a personalized dental care experience to meet your dental needs and ensure you receive the best care available. Our office is conveniently located in Fort Thomas near the intersection of Highland Ave and Grand.

    From Highland Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #5 Fort Thomas Family Dentistry

    40 N Grand Ave Ste 202, Fort Thomas, KY 41075

    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 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–2 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #6 O'Connor Dental Care

    40 N Grand Ave #206, Fort Thomas, KY 41075

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 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–Tue 8 AM–3 PM · Wed 12 PM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    For our neighbors in the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati areas, your beautiful, healthy smile begins at O'Connor Dental Care. Drs. Patrick & Emily O'Connor and their dental team offer a unique blend of advanced skill, artistry, and experience to give you the smile you have always wanted. We provide a full spectrum of dental services to maintain and improve your overall dental health. We consider it an honor to be chosen as your partner in oral healthcare and welcome…

    From O'Connor Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #7 Michael Joseph Herald, DMD

    725 Alexandria Pike #100, Fort Thomas, KY 41075

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 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–Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  6. #8 Dr. Frederick Steinbeck, DMD

    627 Highland Ave, Fort Thomas, KY 41075

    37/10030% 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–Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 8 AM–12 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in Fort Thomas by need

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

Best for emergency in Fort Thomas

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

Best for kids in Fort Thomas

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

Best for implants in Fort Thomas

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Dr. Emily O'connor

Highest-ranked of 9 Fort Thomas clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Becker John M DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Fort Thomas

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Dr. Emily O'connor

Highest-ranked of 9 Fort Thomas clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Becker John M DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Fort Thomas

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Dr. Emily O'connor

Highest-ranked of 9 Fort Thomas clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Becker John M DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Fort Thomas

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Dr. Emily O'connor

Highest-ranked of 9 Fort Thomas clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Becker John M DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Fort Thomas

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Dr. Emily O'connor

Highest-ranked of 9 Fort Thomas clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Becker John M DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Fort Thomas

No Fort Thomas clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Fort Thomas?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Fort Thomas?
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 Fort Thomas

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 Fort Thomas dentists

We scored 9 Fort Thomas clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 duplicate listings). 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 Fort Thomas 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 Fort Thomas: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Fort Thomas?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Fort Thomas, KY is Dr. Emily O'connor (DR Score 67/100). Becker John M DMD (#2) and Herald Family Dentistry (#3) follow. We ranked 9 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Fort Thomas are open on Saturday?

1 of 9 Fort Thomas dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Becker John M DMD (until 5 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 Fort Thomas?

No Fort Thomas clinic lists emergency care, but 5 are open after 6 PM, led by Herald Family Dentistry (#3) and Highland Family Dental (#4). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Fort Thomas?

A dental cleaning in Fort Thomas 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 Fort Thomas?

DentistsRanked lists 9 dental clinics in Fort Thomas, KY, and 9 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours and 5 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 9 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Fort Thomas

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 9 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.