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Word of Mouth dentists in Essendon West receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 1797 reviews.
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"Professional and friendly as usual"
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"Gorgeous smiles was absolutely amazing, punctual and on time, customer service fantastic friendly team and..."
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"Our family has relied on the services of Bay St Dental Group for over 20 years and we would never consider going..."
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"Tracey, the receptionist, was very friendly, informative and helpful (it's our first visit). Dr Hemal was the same...."
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"Very good service good place to go at good prices "
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"As a self confessed dental coward, I found Michael to be a gentle, understanding and patient dentist. His care and..."
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"The dentist is so gentle,assistants are nice, and receptionist is friendly."
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"Shaneel displayed professionalism and was very patient with myself during my orthodontic journey - especially for..."
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"my brother and i have both gone here in the past 7 or so years, and every visit has been great! you never feel..."
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"Dr Kris is an extremely skilled professional who diagnosed my problem in seconds which a general dentist couldn't..."
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"I have been a patient of Dr Paul McMahon for around 40 years. I originally lived in Essendon but have since shifted..."
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"Highly recommend, excellent service & professionalism from all staff. Highly skilled & a great administration team."
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"Are you frightened of the dentist as most people are. no need to here, no fuss, and very friendly service. I had a..."
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"Amazing dental practice. From the girls at the front desk to the dental assistant to the dentist....ALL were amazing...."
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"This is an amazing dentist. Not only for myself but my children. They are really excited to go there even though my..."
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"I have been a customer of Ascot Vale Smiles for the last 2 years would highly recommend Dr Nick for dental care. From..."
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"Lovely new surgery with fantastic staff. Dr Nicolas is the best dentist I've come across. I won't go anywhere else..."
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"I don't like going to the dentist but I like going to Dr Massie. He is gentle and kind and not scary at all! His..."
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"I visited droop street dental for my tooth extraction and the service there was amazing. The dentist was very gentle..."
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"Had a dental emergency in terms of having to get a tooth fixed on the weekend and this was one of the few dentists..."
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"I have been going to see Steve for many years he is a great dentist as is their hygienist. The nurses and girls..."
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"The people here are so friendly they make you feel comfortable, even if you are terrified of dentists. It is a very..."
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"In regards to having to go for dental surgery I cant believe I am actually saying that the experience was amazing..in..."
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"Friendly, The denists explain everything and leave you a easy, only down side was they are not open on weekends"
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Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 1,795 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 8 trust signal responses
Essendon West has an unusually strong field of dentists — 10 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (40% award rate), with 1,795 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.
Pricing data from customer reviews suggests dentists in Essendon West charge a median of $280, with the typical range at $190–$308 — 20% above the Victorian average. Nearby: Aberfeldie ($280), Niddrie ($280), Maribyrnong ($280). Prices have risen 100% since 2011 (from $150 to $300 median), averaging 7.1% per year. Three in four reviewed jobs come in at or below $308 — a useful sanity-check number when comparing quotes.
With incomes above the national median in Essendon West ($2,338/week vs $1,748/week), dentists price accordingly — 20% above the Victorian average.
Essendon West sees 89.8 new dentist reviews a year — 208% above the Victorian average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.
Based on 1,795 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026
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 Essendon West 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 Essendon West typically charge between $190 and $308. This is 20% above the Victorian average.
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, dentist demand in Essendon West tends to peak in August 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 — Essendon West has 1,795 dentist reviews on Word of Mouth. Bay Street Dental Group (2026), Sunshine Dental Group (2025) and Care Family Dental (2024) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 7 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Dentists in Essendon West have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,795 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.84 stars.
With incomes above the national median in Essendon West ($2,338/week vs $1,748/week), dentists price accordingly — 20% above the Victorian average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Essendon West has 68% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 39, a median household income of $2,338/week.