Newport, KY Dentists

Compare 11 dental offices in Newport, KY (Campbell County). Read 1,764 Google reviews, with an average rating of 4.09 stars.

Last updated Oct 31, 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.

Dentists in Newport

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Liggett Dental PLLC General DentistryEndodontistsDentures 148 PAVILION PKWY, Newport, KY 41071
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#1 Dental.me Elite — rated 96/100Score 96 Stafford Damron Elite ★★★★★ 4.9 · 276 Google reviews 335 York St
(859) 261-6116View profile →
#2 Dental.me Excellent — rated 95/100Score 95 Masoud Hekmatyar Excellent ★★★★★ 4.9 · 81 Google reviews 1847 Monmouth St # A
(859) 581-7678View profile →
#3 Dental.me Excellent — rated 92/100Score 92 Benjamin Messmer Excellent ★★★★★ 4.7 · 24 Google reviews 23 E 8th St
(859) 431-5234View profile →
#4 Dental.me Strong — rated 88/100Score 88 Grady Gibson Great ★★★★★ 5.0 · 12 Google reviews 701 Overton St
(859) 581-1400View profile →
#5 Dental.me Strong — rated 86/100Score 86 Liggett Dental PLLC Great ★★★★★ 4.3 · 1,026 Google reviews 148 Pavilion Pkwy
(859) 394-0020View profile →
#6 Dental.me Established — rated 84/100Score 84 Emergency Dentistry Strong ★★★★★ 5.0 · 1 Google reviews 940 Patterson St
(888) 817-9989View profile →
#7
58/100
Ann Shackelford Fair ★★★★★ 2.9 · 343 Google reviews 215 E 11th St
(859) 655-6100View profile →
#8
20/100
MINT dentistry | Newport Fair ★★★★★ 1.0 · 1 Google reviews 70 Carothers Rd
(859) 554-0777View profile →
#9
Not
rated
Tignor II William H DDS 601 Washington Ave #300
(859) 292-6632View profile →
#10
Not
rated
Douglas Braun 40 E 9th St
(859) 581-3624View profile →
#11
Not
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Kentucky Metro Dental Services, PLLC 70 Carothers Rd
(859) 878-1481View profile →
Score tiers: Elite 96+ Excellent 91–95 Great 86–90 Strong 80–85 Good 70–79 Fair
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The Newport dental market, by the numbers

How Newport’s 11 dental offices compare.

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

Compare the highest scores and the most Google reviews.

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 ★
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Dental groups in Newport

1 local office is listed under the dental group name below.

Aspen Dental 1

Aspen Dental in Newport: Liggett Dental PLLC.

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Dental.me guides for Newport

These guides help you compare Newport dentists, understand treatment choices and plan for costs and insurance.

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Nearby cities

Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Newport.

Covington 1 mi Bellevue 2 mi Fort Thomas 2 mi Fort Wright 2 mi Park Hills 2 mi Dayton 3 mi Southgate 3 mi Crescent Springs 4 mi
More dentists in Kentucky

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Kentucky cities to compare

Louisville 760Lexington 444Bowling Green 101Owensboro 76Florence 62Paducah 58Elizabethtown 55Frankfort 44

Types of dental care across the state

Dental Implants 444Teeth Whitening 408Cosmetic Dentists 393Pediatric Dentists 253Invisalign Dentists 245Orthodontists 245

Each office page has website, map and phone links to help you discuss care, insurance and payment.

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 groups are listed in Newport, KY?

Local offices listed under dental group names include Aspen Dental (1). Compare each office's address, phone, website, ratings and listed hours before choosing.

How many dentists are in Newport, KY?

Compare 11 dental offices in Newport, KY. Each office page has contact details to help you plan your visit.

How can I compare Newport dental offices?

Use the Dental.me Score, Google reviews, location and type of care to narrow your choices. Follow an office's website link or call it to discuss treatment and payment.

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.

Comparing Newport dentists

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 most Google reviews are for Liggett Dental PLLC, with 1,026 reviews at 4.3 stars.

All 11 listed offices are in ZIP code 41071.

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