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Word of Mouth dentists in Payneham receive an average rating of 4.7 based off 138 reviews.
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"Very impressed with the Dentist Dr Julian French at this clinic. Haven't seen other dentists there so cannot comment..."
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"Very good. They were quick and professional and have a good sense of humour. My hygenist was Annie and she did very..."
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"Dr. Jim Moutos is a great Dentist, every careful, caring & considerate. He will always take the time and explain..."
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"Changing dentists can be daunting and after 30 years attending the same practice in North Adelaide poor parking..."
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"Friendly, caring and gentle. Never pushy with treatment and they always give a quote for any work required. "
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"This place is amazing! Beautiful decor, out of this world childrens play area, the rooms are warm and inviting full..."
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"Truely one of the best visits to a Dentist I've ever had. Dr. Taafe is professional, reasonable priced,..."
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"Her service makes me happy! She is professional and kind."
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"I have always been very nervous of the dentist - with Michelle- practice manager giving me such amazing support and..."
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"I recently returned home to Adelaide after 2 and a half years abroad, which meant I was unable to maintain my regular..."
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"Dr Andrew Murray, is highly ethical, He examines, and concludes the best result, where modern dentists go for the..."
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"Really friendly staff, easy to get an appointment. Very caring and honest. Great reminders for checkups."
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"I was warmly greated when I entered the building, which was important. The service and attention my two children..."
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"Fantastic paediatric dentists. Waiting room filled with toys and TV playing kids' dvds. Wendy Cheung was amazing,..."
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"Dental Excellence makes a visit to the dentist about as pleasurable as it can be! Dr Tina Son is so gentle, caring..."
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"Ned and the team at MSDG have been running a first class dental surgery for many years now. I would only trust my..."
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"Hubby and i travel from western suburbs for dental care here Professional team Outstanding work ! Awesome..."
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"My daughter is going to this dental hospital having lingual braces put on, we have had great service here very..."
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"I saw Dr John Wetherell for my checkup and clean. This guy is funny! [redacted due to breach of AHPRA..."
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"I have been going to North Adelaide Dental Care for probably 25 years and in that time have always received excellent..."
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"Excellent customer service and patient care. Outstanding cosmetic work and dental implants"
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"Wonderful place. The girls that work there are all friendly and well presented. The dentist does a fantastic job at..."
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"I've been going here for years, and the dentists and other people working there are always really nice."
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"Following an accident that left me with facial and oral damage, Dr Hodge and his team have created a plan, working in..."
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Market Intelligence
Dentists in Payneham
Data-driven insights based on 138 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2024, ABS Census data
Payneham is one of the pricier areas for dentists — 200% above the South Australian average. 25 dentists service the area with 138 customer reviews.
Reviews & trust
Local dentist ratings have trended down from 4.6/5 (2008) to 4.3/5 (2024) — worth asking prospective providers what's changed. With 8.6 new reviews per year — 59% above the South Australian average — Payneham has more recent dentist feedback on file than a typical area in the state.
Typical costs
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 200% since 2008 (from $100 to $300 median), averaging 12.5% per year.
Based on 138 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2024, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Dentist reviews & ratings over time — Payneham area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2024
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Payneham area profile ABS Census 2021
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 Payneham 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.
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Dentists in Payneham — FAQs
When should I book a dentist for the best availability?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, dentist demand in Payneham tends to peak in November and is quietest in March. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I find a good dentist in Payneham?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Payneham has 138 dentist reviews on Word of Mouth. Burnside Dental Practice (2019), Portrush Family Dental (2014) and Budget Dentistry (2014) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 1 other local award winner) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
How well-rated are dentists in Payneham?
Dentists in Payneham have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 138 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the national average of 4.84 stars.