The Smile Place Mt Eliza
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"It was a blessing to have found the Smile Place (Mt Eliza) dental clinic and Dr Madeline Townsend for treating my..."
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Word of Mouth dentists in Baxter receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 277 reviews.
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"It was a blessing to have found the Smile Place (Mt Eliza) dental clinic and Dr Madeline Townsend for treating my..."
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"Nice friendly staff, always try to fit you in as soon as they can. The prices are reasonable, a bit cheaper than some..."
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"I went there as a person who was scared of dentists due to previous dental experiences during my lifetime the moment..."
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"Welcome to affordable dentist, your budget dentist. We provide complete range of dental services using most advanced..."
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"Wow this Dentist is fantastic Dr. Denver is caring and gentle, I hate going to the Dentist and the team there made me..."
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"You are always very welcoming to us. You make us feel wonderful when we enter your practice. Thank you so very much...."
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"Recently found a need for a tooth to be extracted and a dental plate modified to adjust to extraction, receptionist..."
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"Very friendly staff, and very helpful lady dentist, kind and gentle, fitted me in on the day. very well priced, can..."
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"Thank you for my new smile. Dr Scott Robertson made my experience so easy. Helped me achieve the solution I had..."
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"Martin was able to put me completely at ease right from the start (which is no easy task!) Compared to prior..."
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"Small family run dental clinic with just one dentist and friendly staff. Very fair prices and best of all was that Dr..."
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"Dentist was very kind and understanding. Staff were lovely. Would highly recommend this practice o anyone who is..."
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"I was recommended to take my son here for a checkup, he has autism which makes a trip to the dentist near impossible!..."
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"I take my children to this centre and their dentist is amazing. So much patience and energy. My kids love her and all..."
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"Great Medical center, friendly staff, they bulk bill, able to do everything from plaster, stitches to blood tests and..."
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"Peninsula Gateway Dental in Frankston offers a dedicated team of experienced dental professionals who focus on your..."
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"Family dentist, great with kids and husbands. Always ready to listen and give advice. will go out of her way to help..."
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"Dr Lindner works incredible hours! She was very nice and explained each step which was good. She even told me that I..."
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"I had a great dentist in Melbourne and was concerned about finding someone as good when I moved to Frankston. Both Dr..."
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Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 277 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 14 trust signal responses
Comparing dentists in Baxter starts with 277 customer reviews across the 25 providers servicing the area, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars — below the Victorian average of 4.89, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years.
Customer follow-up responses paint a clear satisfaction picture: 100% would choose their dentist again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. Baxter's dentist ratings have improved from 4.3/5 (2008) to 4.9/5 (2026), suggesting a local market that's getting stronger over time. Baxter sees 14.6 new dentist reviews a year (50% below the Victorian average), so local ratings move more slowly and reflect a smaller sample than high-volume areas.
Across reviewed dentist jobs in Baxter, $390 is the median price — most jobs come in between $258 and $530 — 9% above the Victorian average. Nearby: Langwarrin South ($390), Frankston South ($390), Frankston ($390). Prices have risen 108% since 2008 (from $120 to $250 median), averaging 6.0% per year. If you've received a quote above $530, it lands in the top 25% locally — reasonable for more complex work, worth questioning for routine jobs.
Based on 277 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
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 Baxter 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.
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, dentists in Baxter typically charge between $258 and $530. This is 9% above the Victorian average.
According to 14 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their dentist in Baxter again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, dentist demand in Baxter tends to peak in November and is quietest in March. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Baxter has 277 dentist reviews on Word of Mouth. The Smile Place Mt Eliza (2026) and Central Dental Frankston (2018) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year. Look for providers with a high 'would choose again' score — the Baxter average is 100%.
Dentists in Baxter have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 277 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Victorian average of 4.89 stars.