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Best Dentists in Murray, KY (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Murray: Dr. James R. Wells III, DMD, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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14 Murray 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 Murray at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Murray at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Dr. James R. Wells III, DMD73—Overall, Implants
2Bumpus Lisa67——
3Christian Duncan67——
4Dr. Charles Tritle67——
5Dr. Randall K. Taylor, DMD67——
6Farmer Steven E DDS67——
7Fitch David G DDS67——
8Oakley George C DDS67——
9Overby Marla67——
10Aspen Dental43Evenings—

The 14 best dentists in Murray, ranked

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

  1. #10 Aspen Dental

    509 N 12th St Ste B, Murray, KY 42071

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 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 7 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Murray,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.
  2. #11 Elevation Dentistry

    1710 Hwy 121 Bypass North, Suite B, Murray, KY 42071, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 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–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–1 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in Murray by need

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

Best for emergency in Murray

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

Best for kids in Murray

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

Best for implants in Murray

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Dr. James R. Wells III, DMD

Highest-ranked of 14 Murray clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bumpus Lisa (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Murray

1

Dr. James R. Wells III, DMD

Highest-ranked of 14 Murray clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bumpus Lisa (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Murray

1

Dr. James R. Wells III, DMD

Highest-ranked of 14 Murray clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bumpus Lisa (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Murray

1

Dr. James R. Wells III, DMD

Highest-ranked of 14 Murray clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bumpus Lisa (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Murray

1

Dr. James R. Wells III, DMD

Highest-ranked of 14 Murray clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bumpus Lisa (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Murray

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

How much does a dentist cost in Murray?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Murray?
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 Murray

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 Murray dentists

We scored 14 Murray 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 Murray 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 Murray: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Murray?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Murray, KY is Dr. James R. Wells III, DMD (DR Score 73/100). Bumpus Lisa (#2) and Christian Duncan (#3) follow. We ranked 14 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Murray?

No Murray clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Aspen Dental (#10). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Murray?

A dental cleaning in Murray 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 Murray?

DentistsRanked lists 14 dental clinics in Murray, KY, and 14 are ranked by DR Score. 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 14 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Murray

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 14 clinics.