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Best Dentists in Paducah, KY (2026)

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    Best overall in Paducah: Associated Dental Group, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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31 Paducah 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 Paducah at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Paducah at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Associated Dental Group67Overall, Implants
2Craft John D DDS67—
3Dr. Benjamin Johnson67—
4Dr. Jay Cunningham67—
5Dr. Michael L. Smith, DMD67—
6Dr. Michael Mangino67—
7Dr. Robbie Harris67—
8Dr. William E. Walden, DMD67—
9Family Dental Clinic67—
10Perry Michael w DDS67—

The 31 best dentists in Paducah, ranked

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

  13. #13 Aspen Dental

    5183 Hinkleville Rd, Paducah, KY 42001, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 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

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(270) 415-9006
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Paducah,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.

  15. #15 Institute for Periodontics and Implant Dentistry- Dr. Lance Culley

    649 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY 42003

    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–Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Institute for Periodontics and Implant Dentistry- Dr. Lance CulleyFull profile(270) 575-6301

  16. #16 Bret A. Avra DMD PSC-Oral Surgery

    2605 Kentucky Ave #302, Paducah, KY 42003

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 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

    Book appointment at Bret A. Avra DMD PSC-Oral SurgeryFull profile(270) 443-1717
    In their words

    An Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon is a surgical specialist of the dental profession, whose knowledge is built on the firmest of foundations. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is inclusive of Oral Surgery, Facial Oral Surgery and Facial Cosmetic Surgery. Bret A. Avra, DMD has had four years of Dental Education plus six years of post-doctorate surgical residency training, along with 30 years of experience and continuing education. You can rest easy knowing he will provide a level…

    From Bret A. Avra DMD PSC-Oral Surgery's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  19. #19 Midtown Dental Center

    2315 Broadway St, Paducah, KY 42001, United States

    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–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Midtown Dental CenterFull profile(270) 442-3632
    In their words

    We care about our patients and strive to deliver the best in dental care. Combining the wisdom of experience with the newest technology, our father/son family practice invites you to give us the opportunity to serve your dental needs. We offer all services from emergency care, preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and implants. Ask about our new patient offers for those without dental insurance!

    From Midtown Dental Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 Woodyard Dental Care

    4915 Village Square Dr, Paducah, KY 42001

    37/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–3:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Woodyard Dental CareFull profile(270) 408-1321
    In their words

    Our goal at Woodyard Dental Care is to provide amazing dentistry that changes people's lives. The only way we can do this is to give each of our friends and patients the most compassionate care possible using the best techniques and materials available to dentistry.

    From Woodyard Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 31 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Dr. Kinney E. Slaughter, DMD33
27Dr. Charles J. Bohle Jr, DMD33
28Heine, Heine & Bowles Oral Surgery33
29Dr. David L. Keeton, DMD33
30Dr. Trent Nelson, DMD33
31Largent Pediatric Dentistry33

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Best dentists in Paducah by need

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

Best for emergency in Paducah

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

Best for kids in Paducah

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

Best for implants in Paducah

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Associated Dental Group

Highest-ranked of 31 Paducah clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Craft John D DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Paducah

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Associated Dental Group

Highest-ranked of 31 Paducah clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Craft John D DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Paducah

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Associated Dental Group

Highest-ranked of 31 Paducah clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Craft John D DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Paducah

1

Associated Dental Group

Highest-ranked of 31 Paducah clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Craft John D DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Paducah

1

Associated Dental Group

Highest-ranked of 31 Paducah clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Craft John D DDS (#2 overall)

Dentures in Paducah →

Best for budget & insurance in Paducah

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

How much does a dentist cost in Paducah?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Paducah?
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 Paducah

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 Paducah dentists

We scored 31 Paducah 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 Paducah 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 Paducah: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Paducah?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Paducah, KY is Associated Dental Group (DR Score 67/100). Craft John D DDS (#2) and Dr. Benjamin Johnson (#3) follow. We ranked 31 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Paducah?

No Paducah clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Aspen Dental (#13). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Paducah?

A dental cleaning in Paducah 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 Paducah?

DentistsRanked lists 31 dental clinics in Paducah, KY, and 31 are ranked by DR Score. 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 31 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Paducah

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