Dental Center of Florence Dental Center of Florence
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Florence, KY · 30+ years serving the Tri-State

Same-day dentures. In-house lab. Dentistry that gets you back to smiling.

Modern dentistry with a friendly, small-town feel. Our in-house lab means immediate dentures can be made the same day we extract — and our CEREC scanner lets us hand you a new crown in one visit, not two.

Same-day dentures with on-site lab CEREC same-day crowns 30+ years in Florence, KY
Why Florence families choose DCF

A full-service practice that keeps same-day work in-house.

Most of the practices in the Tri-State refer same-day denture and same-day crown cases out. We don't. Three lab technicians work out of our building, and a CEREC scanner-and-mill sits in the clinical area. When a case fits, you walk in with a problem and walk out with the solution.

01 · Same-Day Dentures

Walk out with a new smile

Consult and impression in the morning. The denture is made in our lab. We extract and deliver the same day when the case allows.

02 · In-House Lab

Three lab techs on staff

Dentures, denture repairs, and relines happen on-site — not shipped out and waited on.

03 · Same-Day Crowns

CEREC in one visit

Digital scan, mill the crown, cement it in. No temporary. No second appointment.

04 · Full Range

General + implants + cosmetic

Preventive, restorative, implants, clear aligners, veneers, teeth whitening — a Tri-State leader in comprehensive dentistry.

05 · Five Doctors

Depth of experience

A multi-doctor team with Dr. Herfel's 30 years and newer doctors who consult across the practice. Second opinions in-house.

06 · No Judgment

You'll be heard

Many of our denture patients have put off care for years. We talk through the plan and respect your pace. "No judgment" is the direct answer to the shame most patients bring in.

Meet the doctors

Five dentists. One practice. One building.

You're not seeing a solo dentist — you're seeing a team that consults with each other across cases. New doctors here can tap colleagues for a second opinion inside the same visit, which is a quiet reason outcomes stay consistent.

Dr. Laura Herfel

DMD · University of Kentucky · 30 years at DCF

Her entire career has been at Dental Center of Florence. Known for full-mouth extractions and same-day dentures, working efficiently with her assistants and focusing on your comfort from start to finish.

Dr. Keith Laws

DMD · University of Kentucky · Immediate dentures

"We will listen to your issue without judgement. As a team we can solve any problems." Immediate denture work is where he's known — and the question he hears most, "will I still look like me?", is one he's answered many times with a yes.

Dr. Ashton Moore

DMD · University of Kentucky · Prevention-first

A 2026 UK Dentistry graduate who leads with prevention: "I always like to preach prevention and good oral hygiene, and to start with the best, yet conservative approach when possible." Same-day crowns via CEREC and same-day denture cases.

Dr. Jane Clay

General Dentistry · DCF team

General and restorative dentistry at Dental Center of Florence. Part of a five-doctor team that keeps most treatment in one practice.

Dr. Kimberly Owen

General Dentistry · DCF team

General dentist at DCF. Available for new-patient visits.

“A patient told us she had lost her confidence because of the condition of her teeth. After an immediate denture, that confidence came back. Not long after, she was promoted at work.”
— Dr. Keith Laws
Insurance & Payment

In-network PPO. An in-house plan for everyone else.

Dental Center of Florence is in-network with most major PPO plans. No dental insurance? Our in-house membership plan starts at $29/month for children and $34/month for adults — one predictable monthly fee that covers preventive visits and takes 15% off everything else. CareCredit and Sunbit are available for anything insurance doesn't cover.

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Fill out the form — we'll call you back the next business day.

Real humans at the front desk, no auto-reply loops. Tell us the day/time that works, whether you're a denture or crown case, and anything you want us to know up front.

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Common questions

What patients ask us most.

Can I really get a denture the same day you extract?

When the case allows. The honest version: we start with a consult and impression, our lab makes the denture during the day, and we extract and deliver when it's ready. Dr. Moore puts it well — "if we start early, we can perform a consult and take an impression during the visit, and then hours later the patient comes back after their immediate denture is made to have their teeth extracted and then they receive the immediate denture."

Will I still look like me?

This is the question Dr. Laws hears most. The answer, in his words: "The fear is that my appearance is going to change. I can explain the procedure and why this isn't true." A consult walks you through what to expect before any work is scheduled.

Will the extraction hurt?

Dr. Moore's answer: "We offer these services with nitrous (laughing gas) and Valium. Both of these things can help reduce a patient's anxiety." Comfort options are discussed up front, not sprung on you.

Do you take my insurance?

In-network with most major PPO plans. Fastest way to confirm is to call with your card: (859) 282-9741. We verify your benefits at check-in either way.

What if I don't have insurance?

Our in-house membership plan is the alternative: $29/month for children, $34/month for adults. Covers preventive visits with 15% off everything else. No deductible, no yearly max, no waiting period.

Can I get a same-day crown?

Yes. The CEREC scanner captures your tooth digitally, the crown is milled in-office, and it's cemented the same visit. One appointment, no temporary.

What about implants?

We place implant-retained lower dentures and standard crown-on-implant restorations. Dr. Moore refers out for the surgical placement when needed and we restore in-office.

Where are you located?

8076 U.S. Hwy 42, Florence, KY 41042. Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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Dental Center of Florence

8076 U.S. Hwy 42
Florence, KY 41042

Phone: (859) 282-9741

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

New-patient appointments

Serving Florence, KY and the Tri-State area for 30+ years. If you're a denture or extraction case, mention it when you call so we can plan the right workflow — same-day may be an option.

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