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Name: Dentists
Brand: Word of Mouth
Rating: 4.9 (1519 reviews)

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1,519 reviews

25 businesses

4.9 avg rating

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4.9

770 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 78 165 417 943 2025 Award Special Offer

Sunshine VIC

Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001658637 Established for 40+ years Multilingual staff

"There is no dentist better. After having moved away from Melbourne, i live two hours away now, and will always keep..."

5.0

135 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 65 155 157 609 2023 Award

Melbourne VIC

Friday: 8:00am to 6:00pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001968296

"Great customer service and excellent dentists. I have seen Dr. Minoo for cosmetic and Dr Roshy for general dentistry..."

4.9

80 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 65 264 683 789 Special Offer

Preston VIC

Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001049171

"They are amazing. Very honest and compassionate. Highly recommended."

5.0

383 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 68 331 797 903 2026 Award Special Offer

Port Melbourne VIC

Friday: 8:00am to 3:30pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001409536 100+ years of combined experience 100+ reviews on Google

Most reviewed for: Check up and clean

"Gary and Milton, who ive both been to are just great dentists. honest, fast and very professional!"

4.9

12 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 57 253 224 970 2025 Award

Moonee Ponds VIC

Friday: 8am to 4pm

40+ years of experience Modern, comfortable clinic

Most reviewed for: Check up and clean

"Excellent service and friendly staff "

4.9

43 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 71 785 126 600

Seddon VIC

Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001022561

"Sensational. Made me feel so comfortable and confident. I was in good hands. 10/10 (Steph has been a patient of..."

4.9

72 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 78 165 417 943 2024 Award

Toorak VIC

Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001658637

"Nish was fantastic, taking great care and showing professionalism at all times. Highly recommend! "

5.0

7 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 86 626 354 149 2024 Award

Melbourne VIC

Friday: 10:00am to 6:00pm

"Except for the long wait time for reservation, everything else is good"

5.0

10 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Essendon VIC

"I have been going to Dr Paul McMahon for over 25 years, he is the best dentist I have ever been to. He is the only..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Moonee Ponds VIC

"Saw Dr Van and Betty. Really approachable people and looked after us well. Very efficient and professional which..."

4.3

3 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.0

Moonee Ponds VIC

"Dr Sam Reddy listened very attentively to my concerns and explained what he was going to do. Very honest and obliging..."

Essendon VIC

Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Essendon VIC

ABN: 64 878 795 346

Essendon VIC

3.0

2 reviews

Quality 3.0 Service 3.0 Value 3.0

Essendon VIC

"To describe my experience at dental essence will absolutely nothing but a memorable one from the wonderful greeting..."

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Market Intelligence

Dentists near Essendon

Data-driven insights based on 1,517 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 8 trust signal responses

87 / 100

Local Service Score

8 Award Winners

$280 median Typical Cost most jobs $190–$305

100% Positive Feedback

Essendon has an unusually strong field of dentists — eight of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (32% award rate), with 1,517 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.

Cost guide

Across reviewed dentist jobs in Essendon, $280 is the median price — most jobs come in between $190 and $305 — 10% above the Victorian average. Nearby: Essendon North ($280), Aberfeldie ($280), Strathmore ($280). Prices have risen 83% since 2011 (from $150 to $275 median), averaging 5.9% per year. If you've received a quote above $305, it lands in the top 25% locally — reasonable for more complex work, worth questioning for routine jobs.

Local factors

Ratings & trust

Review flow in Essendon runs above typical: 79.8 new dentist reviews a year (173% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.

Based on 1,517 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

79.8 / yr Review velocity +632%

4.9 stars Avg rating above avg

$275 Typical cost +20%

5.0 stars Service rating

60.7 avg Reviews / provider

11.8 / 10k Provider density

Dentist reviews & ratings over time — Essendon area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Essendon area profile ABS Census 2021

21,240 Population

29.7% Own with mortgage

47.2% Houses

$2,132 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 Essendon 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 Essendon — FAQs

What should I expect to pay for a dentist in Essendon?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, dentists in Essendon typically charge between $190 and $305. This is 10% above the Victorian average.

When should I book a dentist for the best availability?

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

How do I find a good dentist in Essendon?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Essendon has 1,517 dentist reviews on Word of Mouth. Bay Street Dental Group (2026), Sunshine Dental Group (2025) and Moonee Ponds Family Dentistry (2025) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 5 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

How well-rated are dentists in Essendon?

Dentists in Essendon have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,517 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.84 stars.

How does the Essendon area shape local dentist demand?

Household incomes in Essendon ($2,132/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does dentist pricing — 10% above the Victorian average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Essendon has a median age of 39, a median household income of $2,132/week.

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