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Brand: Word of Mouth
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

"What really sets Molonglo Dental Surgery apart is how smoothly everything runs. Appointments are well scheduled, wait..."

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

"This is a lovely dentist I would recommend. Clean and airy reception area with nice water fountain. Dentists here..."

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

"I had all four wisdom teeth out by Dr Carmelo Bonnano. I was terrible nervous, and spoke to one of the staff on the..."

4.7

7 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.4

Canberra ACT

Thursday: 7.00am to 6.30pm

"I have been a patient at this practice for more than 20 years. While individual dentists come and go, I have always..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 4.5 Value 4.5

Canberra ACT

"I've been going to Canberra dental care for the past 10 years and have always found the dentists and assisting nurses..."

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

"Conveniently located in the Canberra city (University Avenue). Very friendly dentists. I have seen both Dr Davies and..."

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

"Just thought that I would to all to the last comment as I had a similar experience that they have a wonderful new..."

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

"The best dentist by miles. I have found him through numerous good internet reviews and word of mouth. Superb..."

4.8

4 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.3

Phillip ACT

"I called here last minute before a family event to get a general clean and check of my teeth. They were able to get..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Phillip ACT

"I can not speak highly enough of this dentist surgery. Erna and Sandeep are marvelous! I would recommend them to..."

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

"It was really good overall. Getting an appointment was easy. There is an email address that you can use to book an..."

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

"I have been going to Dr Huang for a few years now and have had great treatment from him. I had to get my wisdom teeth..."

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 143 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 8 trust signal responses

72 / 100

Local Service Score

1 Award Winners

98% Positive Feedback

Forrest is one of the pricier areas for dentists — 300% above the ACT average. 25 dentists service the area with 143 customer reviews.

Local factors

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 7.9 new dentist reviews a year (28% below the ACT average), so local ratings move more slowly and reflect a smaller sample than high-volume areas.

Cost guide

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 532% since 2009 (from $190 to $1,200 median), averaging 48.4% per year.

Based on 143 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

7.9 / yr Review velocity -28%

4.8 stars Avg rating

$1,200 Typical cost +424%

5.0 stars Service rating

5.7 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 September. 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 143 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 143 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 — 300% 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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