Independence, KY Dentists

Dental.me currently ranks 11 dental offices in Independence, KY (Kenton County). 7 have Google rating data across 2,189 reviews, averaging 4.83 stars. Current score leaders include Peter Family Dentistry LLC and The Smile Independence. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.

Last updated Aug 7, 2026 · How we rank →

11
Dental offices ranked
4.83 avg
Google rating (vs 4.50 KY)
7
With ratings
2.2k
Combined Google reviews
64%
Have a website
2
Score 96+ (Elite)

How we rank · independent Dental.me Score · Featured is separate and cannot buy rank.

Featured dentists in Independence

Three featured practices in Independence.

#1 Featured
Thomas Chisam General DentistryCosmetic DentistsTeeth Whitening 2052 HARRIS PIKE # 54, Independence, KY 41051
#2 Featured
Ashley Moser General DentistryCosmetic DentistsTeeth Whitening 2047 CENTENNIAL BLVD, Independence, KY 41051
#3 Featured
The Smile Independence General Dentistry The Smile, 1984 Walton Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY 41051

Featured placements are labeled and shown separately. They do not affect the Dental.me Score or the organic ranking below.

📖 New to the area? Read our complete guide to finding a dentist in Independence — costs, specialties, and what to look for.

Dentists in Independence, KY — ranked

Showing 1–11 of 11
Score tiers: Elite 96+ Excellent 91–95 Great 86–90 Strong 80–85 Good 70–79 Fair

The Independence dental market, by the numbers

A live read on how Independence’s 11 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Independence’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+2
Excellent3
Great2
Strong0
Good & below0

Rating vs. Kentucky

Average Google rating across rated Independence offices.

4.83
Independence average4.83 ★
Kentucky average4.50 ★
Rated 4.9–5.04 offices
Elite (96+) offices2

Independence dental leaders

Two independent cuts of the same data — highest scored, and most reviewed.

Highest Dental.me Score

Top of the independent, non-paid ranking.

  1. Peter Family Dentistry LLC
    Score 97 · 5.0 ★ · 381 reviews
  2. The Smile Independence
    Score 96 · 4.8 ★ · 261 reviews
  3. Struckhoff and Britt Orthodontics PLLC
    Score 95 · 5.0 ★ · 102 reviews
  4. Joseph Naas
    Score 92 · 5.0 ★ · 29 reviews
  5. Danny Nakhla
    Score 92 · 4.6 ★ · 828 reviews

Most reviewed offices

Largest Google review counts in Independence.

  1. Danny Nakhla
    828 reviews · 4.6 ★
  2. Thomas Chisam
    577 reviews · 4.4 ★
  3. Peter Family Dentistry LLC
    381 reviews · 5.0 ★
  4. The Smile Independence
    261 reviews · 4.8 ★
📖 Read our local guide: Finding a Dentist in Independence, KY — what the local data shows, specialties, nearby cities, and questions to ask before booking.

Dental specialties in Independence

The largest supported local categories include Cosmetic Dentists (5), Teeth Whitening (5).

Dental.me guides for Independence

Use these Dental.me guides and comparison hubs with the Independence directory to compare dentists, specialties, Dental.me Score, review signals, costs, insurance questions, and questions to ask before booking.

Guide links connect this city directory to the broader Kentucky and national Dental.me research library. Organic rankings use Dental.me Score; Featured placements stay separate from the ranked list.

Nearby cities

Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Independence.

Kentucky dental directory context

Use the Independence directory with the broader Kentucky directory hub. Dental.me connects city pages, practice profiles, supported specialty hubs, market data, ranking methodology, claim tools, and correction workflows with crawlable links.

High-coverage Kentucky city directories

Statewide specialty hubs

Specialty categories help patients compare relevant offices, while each practice profile and its website, map, and phone details complete the path for appointments, insurance, and payment questions.

Common questions about dentists in Independence

Who are the highest-rated dentists in Independence, KY?

By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Independence dentists are Peter Family Dentistry LLC (Dental.me Score 97, 5.0 stars, 381 reviews); The Smile Independence (Dental.me Score 96, 4.8 stars, 261 reviews); Struckhoff and Britt Orthodontics PLLC (Dental.me Score 95, 5.0 stars, 102 reviews). Across the city, 4 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.

Are dentists in Independence, KY good?

Independence's rated dental offices average 4.83 stars on Google - compared with a 4.50 Kentucky average, and 4 are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The Dental.me Score ranks them by star-rating strength and review volume so you can compare the strongest offices first.

What dental categories are common in Independence, KY?

Common Dental.me categories connected to Independence profiles include General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentists, Dental Implants, Pediatric Dentists, Periodontists. Category data helps organize local options and gives patients a faster way to compare offices by the type of care they are researching.

How many dentists are in Independence, KY?

Dental.me organizes 11 dental practice profiles in Independence, KY. 5 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.

How many Independence dentists have Google/Maps data, websites, or ratings?

In Independence, 7 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 7 list a website, and 7 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.

What dental specialties are in Independence, KY?

Dental.me data connects Independence practices with Cosmetic Dentists, Teeth Whitening. Specialty categories come from provider and business-profile data so patients can move from a broad local search into a focused comparison path.

How does Dental.me rank Independence dentists?

Organic results use Dental.me Score, an independent score built from star-rating strength, review-count confidence caps, exact review-count tie-breakers, and a limited verification lift. Profile completeness can help break close ties after the score. Featured placements are paid, clearly labeled, and never change the organic order.

What the Independence dental data shows

Of the 11 Independence offices in this directory, 7 (64%) have Google rating data, 7 (64%) publish a website, 7 (64%) include hours, and 5 (45%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 7 profiles (64%).

Rated Independence offices average 4.83 stars across 2,189 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.50 statewide. 4 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 2 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Peter Family Dentistry LLC (Score 97, 5.0 stars, 381 reviews); The Smile Independence (Score 96, 4.8 stars, 261 reviews); Struckhoff and Britt Orthodontics PLLC (Score 95, 5.0 stars, 102 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Danny Nakhla, with 828 Google reviews at 4.6 stars.

The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 11 practices (100% of the city directory): 41051 (11).

Data snapshot: Aug 7, 2026. Counts come from Dental.me’s organized provider, practice, location, website, and Google/Maps business-profile data. See our verification methodology.

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