Newport, KY Dentists

Dental.me currently ranks 11 dental offices in Newport, KY (Campbell County). 8 have Google rating data across 1,764 reviews, averaging 4.09 stars. Current score leaders include Stafford Damron and Masoud Hekmatyar. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.

Last updated Aug 7, 2026 · How we rank →

11
Dental offices ranked
4.09 avg
Google rating (vs 4.50 KY)
8
With ratings
1.8k
Combined Google reviews
55%
Have a website
1
Score 96+ (Elite)

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

Featured dentists in Newport

Three featured practices in Newport.

#1 Featured
Stafford Damron General DentistryCosmetic DentistsTeeth Whitening 335 YORK ST, Newport, KY 41071
#2 Featured
MINT dentistry | Newport General Dentistry 70 Carothers Rd, Newport, KY 41071
#3 Featured
Ann Shackelford General DentistryPediatric DentistsDentist 215 E 11TH ST, Newport, KY 41071

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 Newport — costs, specialties, and what to look for.

Dentists in Newport, 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 Newport dental market, by the numbers

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

Dental.me Score distribution

How Newport’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+1
Excellent2
Great2
Strong1
Good & below2

Rating vs. Kentucky

Average Google rating across rated Newport offices.

4.09
Newport average4.09 ★
Kentucky average4.50 ★
Rated 4.9–5.04 offices
Elite (96+) offices1

Newport 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. Stafford Damron
    Score 96 · 4.9 ★ · 276 reviews
  2. Masoud Hekmatyar
    Score 95 · 4.9 ★ · 81 reviews
  3. Benjamin Messmer
    Score 92 · 4.7 ★ · 24 reviews
  4. Grady Gibson
    Score 88 · 5.0 ★ · 12 reviews
  5. Liggett Dental PLLC
    Score 86 · 4.3 ★ · 1,026 reviews

Most reviewed offices

Largest Google review counts in Newport.

  1. Liggett Dental PLLC
    1,026 reviews · 4.3 ★
  2. Ann Shackelford
    343 reviews · 2.9 ★
  3. Stafford Damron
    276 reviews · 4.9 ★
  4. Masoud Hekmatyar
    81 reviews · 4.9 ★
  5. Benjamin Messmer
    24 reviews · 4.7 ★
📖 Read our local guide: Finding a Dentist in Newport, KY — what the local data shows, specialties, nearby cities, and questions to ask before booking.

Dental group profile matches in Newport

1 local profiles match the recognizable group names below. These are independent directory matches, not claims of affiliation.

Aspen Dental in Newport: Liggett Dental PLLC.

Open each linked Newport profile to verify its address, phone, website, rating, review count, and current practice details.

Dental.me guides for Newport

Use these Dental.me guides and comparison hubs with the Newport 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 Newport.

Kentucky dental directory context

Use the Newport 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 Newport

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

By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Newport dentists are Stafford Damron (Dental.me Score 96, 4.9 stars, 276 reviews); Masoud Hekmatyar (Dental.me Score 95, 4.9 stars, 81 reviews); Benjamin Messmer (Dental.me Score 92, 4.7 stars, 24 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 Newport, KY good?

Newport's rated dental offices average 4.09 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 Newport, KY?

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

Which dental group profile matches are in Newport, KY?

Dental.me data connects Newport profiles matching recognizable dental group names including Aspen Dental (1). These are independent Dental.me directory matches; open the local profile to compare address, phone, website, ratings, hours where available, and correction options.

How many dentists are in Newport, KY?

Dental.me organizes 11 dental practice profiles in Newport, KY. 6 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.

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

In Newport, 9 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 6 list a website, and 8 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.

How does Dental.me rank Newport 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 Newport dental data shows

Of the 11 Newport offices in this directory, 8 (73%) have Google rating data, 6 (55%) publish a website, 8 (73%) include hours, and 6 (55%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 9 profiles (82%).

Rated Newport offices average 4.09 stars across 1,764 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.50 statewide. 4 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 1 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Stafford Damron (Score 96, 4.9 stars, 276 reviews); Masoud Hekmatyar (Score 95, 4.9 stars, 81 reviews); Benjamin Messmer (Score 92, 4.7 stars, 24 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Liggett Dental PLLC, with 1,026 Google reviews at 4.3 stars.

The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 11 practices (100% of the city directory): 41071 (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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