Dentist in Paducah, KY | Smile Station Dental Care

Smile Station Dental Care is located at 5504 Reidland Road in Paducah, Kentucky, in the heart of the Reidland community along the U.S. 68 corridor in McCracken County. All dental care is provided at this single physical location. The practice serves local residents, families, and individuals throughout Paducah and the surrounding Four Rivers Region with comprehensive dental services under one roof.

Situated just off Interstate 24 at Exit 16, the office occupies a familiar stretch of Reidland Road that longtime residents know well — the same road that connects the Reidland neighborhood to Downtown Paducah one direction and Kentucky Lake the other. There are no satellite offices, mobile clinics, or temporary locations. Every examination, treatment, and follow-up appointment takes place right here in Paducah.

A Dental Practice Serving Paducah, Kentucky

Paducah sits at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers — a geographic crossroads that has defined this city since William Clark platted it in 1827. Today, Paducah is the McCracken County seat and the commercial and cultural hub of far western Kentucky, recognized globally as a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art. From the Wall to Wall floodwall murals along the riverfront to the LowerTown Arts District, the National Quilt Museum on Jefferson Street, and the Carson Center for the Performing Arts, Paducah is a community deeply rooted in history and civic identity.

Smile Station Dental Care’s location on Reidland Road places it within comfortable reach of virtually every corner of Paducah and the broader McCracken County area. Patients traveling from Lone Oak take U.S. 45 south to U.S. 62 and follow the Reidland corridor east — roughly a ten-minute drive past the Whitehaven Welcome Center and Kentucky Oaks Mall area. Residents in the Hendron and Woodlawn-Oakdale neighborhoods can reach the office in under ten minutes via U.S. 62 or John L. Puryear Drive toward Exit 16. Families from Downtown Paducah and the historic Fountain Avenue and Carson Park neighborhoods travel south along the Business Loop I-24 corridor, connecting to U.S. 68 at Reidland.

The practice provides continuity of care from a single, consistent location. Patients develop an ongoing relationship with the same clinical team, in the same office, over the course of years and even decades. That kind of stability matters in a region where people value long-term relationships and the trust that comes with familiarity.

Dental Services Available in Paducah, KY

Smile Station Dental Care offers a full range of dental services at its Reidland Road location in Paducah. Every procedure listed below is performed on-site by Dr. Scott Bridges, DMD, and the clinical team. The following is an overview of available services — detailed information on each treatment area can be found on the corresponding service pages.

Serving the Paducah Community

McCracken County is home to roughly 65,000 residents spread across a landscape that transitions from the dense civic core of Downtown Paducah to the quiet suburban neighborhoods of Hendron, the established residential streets of Lone Oak, and the rural character of the Reidland community along U.S. 68. Smile Station Dental Care is woven into this geography — physically located in Reidland, easily accessible from every part of the county, and familiar to families who have lived here for generations.

The practice draws patients from neighborhoods throughout Paducah: from the tree-lined blocks of Fountain Avenue and the brick ranches of the Cherokee and Fairfield neighborhoods, from the growing subdivisions near Noble Park and Paxton Park Golf Course, and from the historically significant homes along Broadway and the LowerTown district. Families in the Conrad Heights, Valley Road, and Keiler Park areas find the office a short, direct drive along well-maintained county roads.

Reidland itself is a community built around Reidland Elementary, Reidland Intermediate, and Reidland Middle School, all part of the McCracken County School District. The Reidland Ballpark hosts youth baseball and softball leagues, and local churches serve as gathering points for neighborhood events and annual festivals. Smile Station Dental Care is part of this fabric — a business that reflects the character of the community it serves. The practice has been noted locally as an example of adaptive reuse, giving new life to a familiar structure on Reidland Road.

Some patients travel from communities beyond the immediate Paducah area. Residents in Marshall County to the east, Livingston County across the Tennessee River, and Massac County in southern Illinois find the Reidland Road location accessible via I-24 and U.S. 68. The practice does not operate additional offices in any of these areas — all care is centralized at the Paducah location.

How to Get to Smile Station Dental Care in Paducah

Smile Station Dental Care is located at 5504 Reidland Road, Paducah, KY 42003, in the Reidland community on the southeastern side of Paducah along U.S. 68. The office sits between the I-24 Exit 16 interchange and the U.S. 62/68 intersection, making it one of the most accessible dental offices in McCracken County regardless of your starting point.

From Downtown Paducah and the Riverfront: Head south on 3rd Street, which becomes Wayne Sullivan Drive and then connects to John L. Puryear Drive (KY 1954). Follow Puryear Drive south to U.S. 62, then turn left (east) toward Reidland. Continue on U.S. 62 as it merges with U.S. 68 — the office is on Reidland Road approximately one mile past the I-24 overpass. The drive takes about 12 minutes.

From Lone Oak and West Paducah: Take U.S. 45 (Lone Oak Road) south to the junction with U.S. 62 (Alben Barkley Drive) near the Whitehaven Welcome Center at I-24 Exit 7. Follow U.S. 62 east through the Woodlawn-Oakdale area, past the I-24 interchange at Exit 11, and continue toward Reidland. The office is on the right-hand side of Reidland Road. Travel time is approximately 15 minutes.

From I-24 (coming from Nashville, Metropolis, or Calvert City): Take Exit 16 for U.S. 68. Turn north (toward Paducah) on U.S. 68, and the office is less than one mile ahead on Reidland Road. This is the most direct route for patients traveling from Benton, Draffenville, Calvert City, and Marshall County, as well as those crossing the Ohio River Bridge from Metropolis and Brookport, Illinois.

From Hendron and Southern McCracken County: Take KY 787 or U.S. 62 eastward into Reidland. The office is situated directly along the Reidland Road corridor, accessible without needing to enter I-24 at all.

Office Location & Accessibility

The office is located along a well-traveled section of Reidland Road with ample on-site parking and ground-level access. The practice is positioned between the commercial corridor near I-24 Exit 16 and the residential neighborhoods of eastern McCracken County. Patients traveling from the Kentucky Lake area, the Benton-Draffenville corridor, or the Ohio River bridge communities of Metropolis and Brookport will find Exit 16 provides the most direct access point.

All dental treatment is provided at our Paducah, Kentucky office at 5504 Reidland Road. There are no satellite locations, secondary offices, or off-site treatment facilities.

About Smile Station Dental Care

Smile Station Dental Care is a locally owned general and specialty dental practice led by Dr. Scott Bridges, DMD. The practice is built around the principle that dental care works when patients and their clinical team develop a relationship over time — not through occasional, disconnected visits at revolving facilities, but through consistent care delivered by the same team in the same location.

The practice focuses on long-term patient relationships. Whether a patient is a young child coming in for a first dental visit, an adult managing the effects of years of wear, or a senior exploring implant-supported denture options, the clinical approach emphasizes thorough evaluation, clear communication, and treatment plans built around each patient’s individual circumstances and goals.

Smile Station Dental Care incorporates current diagnostic and treatment technology, including digital radiography and intraoral imaging, to support accurate assessments and efficient treatment. The practice maintains sedation options specifically to serve patients who experience dental anxiety — a consideration that reflects the broader goal of making necessary care accessible rather than avoided.

The practice is committed to serving the Paducah and McCracken County community as a stable, consistent presence — a dental home where families return year after year because the care is thorough, the communication is honest, and the relationship is genuine.

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