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Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

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130 reviews

25 businesses

4.8 avg rating

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5.0

65 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 27 627 417 814 2026 Award Special Offer

Coombs ACT

Thursday: 8.30am to 7:00pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001836364

"Very happy with my treatment. Quick, painless, and excellent results!"

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Griffith ACT

Thursday: 8:30am to 6pm

"Went for my first check up and I was very impressed. Had a clean and polish, x-rays, and 2 fillings done The work was..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Deakin ACT

"I followed my previous dentist Dr Chris Hardwicke to this practice because he is a genuinely fabulous dentist. He has..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.5

Deakin ACT

"I have been going to Unique Dental Care for over 15 years, and can't recommend them highly enough. The staff make..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Garran ACT

" Excellent caring dentists in Garran dental. Dr Shweta Goyal is caring, very down to earth and explains treatment and..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 3.0

Griffith ACT

Thursday: 8am-5pm

"Who likes going to the dentist? But these guys make an unpleasant takes very bearable. Usually prompt service, good..."

4.9

14 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Phillip ACT

"As a dentist myself I know I am a particularly fussy patient and Carmelo was so calm and so skilful that I pretty..."

4.7

7 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.4

Canberra ACT

Thursday: 7.00am to 6.30pm

"i am totally scared of dentist. here i am not - they are very nice people. very easy to get into see some one and the..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 4.5 Value 4.5

Canberra ACT

"Canberra Dental Care offered the best dental service I've ever had when I was in Canberra. I had a severe toothache..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Canberra Central ACT

"Super clean modern surgery that gives one a feeling of care and efficiency as you walk in! Friendly, professional,..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Canberra ACT

"Highly recommend Dr Lakshmi Catna at Lasting Impressions Dental. "

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Canberra ACT

"My wife and I have been coming to this dentist for years. The dentist are always gentle and informative and the staff..."

4.6

9 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.6 Value 4.4

Phillip ACT

"Fabulous, helpful & caring staff & very good results for my teeth health . The receptionist is awesome."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Canberra Central ACT

"Felix Tan is the man - very experienced, competent, professional, personable. I wouldn't open my mouth for anyone else!"

4.0

2 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Kingston ACT

Thursday: 8am–5pm

"Quick response to need for work related to a cap. Dr Ric assessed and addressed problem promptly. Always a reliable..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Braddon ACT

"Simply the best and very well known dentist for heart-warming care and excellent treatment quality"

4.8

4 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.3

Phillip ACT

"I had a splint made and fitted with Dr Evans. She explained the procedure thoroughly and it was comforting to know..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Phillip ACT

"I've been attending this dental surgery for more than a decade and always receive the best care from Erna, she is..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Turner ACT

"All the staff are helpful and friendly. The service provided is excellent and I highly recommend be Spoke Dental"

4.0

2 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Acton ACT

"I had to go here for an emergency appointment as I thought a filling had come loose. They managed to fit me in that..."

3.0

1 review

Quality 3.0 Service 3.0 Value 3.0

Kingston ACT

Deakin ACT

3.3

3 reviews

Quality 3.3 Service 3.3 Value 3.3

Phillip ACT

"Dr Stephen Huang is excellent in both his manner and his care. I had lots of trauma with my teeth as a teen, so as an..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 3.0

Phillip ACT

"After our dentist retired we tried several. We were fortunate to find this service. Ask for dentist Mallik..."

Deakin ACT

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Market Intelligence

Dentists near Forrest

Data-driven insights based on 130 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 8 trust signal responses

72 / 100

Local Service Score

1 Award Winners

99% Positive Feedback

Forrest is one of the pricier areas for dentists — 148% above the ACT average. 25 dentists service the area with 130 customer reviews.

Local factors

Cost guide

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 292% since 2009 (from $190 to $745 median), averaging 26.5% per year.

Ratings & trust

Forrest's dentist ratings have improved from 4.5/5 (2008) to 5.0/5 (2026), suggesting a local market that's getting stronger over time. Forrest sees 7.2 new dentist reviews a year (6% below the ACT average), so local ratings move more slowly and reflect a smaller sample than high-volume areas.

Based on 130 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

7.2 / yr Review velocity -34%

4.8 stars Avg rating

$745 Typical cost +225%

5.0 stars Service rating

5.2 avg Reviews / provider

136.8 / 10k Provider density

Dentist reviews & ratings over time — Forrest area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Forrest area profile ABS Census 2021

1,827 Population

29.3% Own with mortgage

36.5% Houses

$3,363 Median income / week

How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — verified customer reviews, customer-reported pricing, post-service trust-signal responses, and service awards — with suburb-level population and housing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census. The score measures how well Forrest is served for dentists, reflecting the depth of choice, quality of service, and value for money available to residents compared to other suburbs across Australia. See our Local Service Score methodology for data sources, update frequency, and quality guardrails.

Dentists in Forrest — FAQs

When should I book a dentist for the best availability?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, dentist demand in Forrest tends to peak in December and is quietest in July. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

How do I find a good dentist in Forrest?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Forrest has 130 dentist reviews on Word of Mouth. Molonglo Dental Surgery (2026) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

How well-rated are dentists in Forrest?

Dentists in Forrest have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 130 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

How does the Forrest area shape local dentist demand?

Household incomes in Forrest ($3,363/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does dentist pricing — 148% above the ACT average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Forrest has a median age of 47, a median household income of $3,363/week.

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