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Word of Mouth dentists in Ripponlea receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 1195 reviews.
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"Very professional and courteous, on time and efficient. "
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"Best service from dentist Teo. She is great with my 4 year old son as she is very patient and explains everything to..."
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"I am irrationally daunted by dental visits and Dr. Yelena and her team are extraordinary in dealing with my extreme..."
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"Great customer service, conveniently located next to parliament station and super helpful and konwledgable dentists..."
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"Love this dentist. Really friendly and always helpful. Book in advance because they are busy. Convenient location in..."
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"Easy and friendly. Great with both adults and kids. (Lydia and family members had been valuable patients of..."
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"Very professional and caring staff and dentists. "
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"Wonderful experience. The doctors here are very caring and try to comfort you as much as possible. They are happy to..."
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"If you are looking for a caring and gentle dentist look no further. Rossanna treats my whole family and knows her job..."
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"Friendly but very professional. I felt my needs were very well understood and the procedure ( I had an onlay) was..."
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"A very good dentist, only does work necessary (doesn't try to push 'cosmetic' dentistry). Often find myself waiting..."
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"I'm dental phobic so need somewhere kind, where I dont have to wait. I have had great service here, and have rarely..."
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"got exo done -not much pain ,my dentist for life now "
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"My experience at the Mark Peddey surgery has been nothing but a pleasure. I have previously had bad anxiety about..."
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"I'm rarely compelled to write online reviews but I was looked after so well at Dr Helen's Dental Studio, I just..."
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"Unlike any dentist I've experienced! Caring, highly skilled professionals. Lovely staff make you feel like your a..."
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"just got back from my first appointment with dr brostek. I haven't been to the dentist for years and was so scared as..."
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"First of all, you have to deal with the Girl at the front counter, she is a gem, always smiling and helpful. Then she..."
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"K1 Dental has never let me down. Kim is the most fantastic hygienist I have ever had - caring and detailed. Dr Jia..."
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"I went to Greville Dental and had an exam and clean by Dr Michael Anderson and he was the most gentle dentist I have..."
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"We have seen Dr Patrick Russo for a few years now. He makes going to the dentist no big deal and I've never been..."
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"For anyone who has a fear of going to the dentist, Dr Olstein is the dentist for you. Not only will he reassure you..."
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"Dr Anderson is a fantastic dentist. He is gentle, thorough and caring and takes the time to explain things as he..."
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"how many times can you say that you look forward to your dental trips, great staff from reception on, always able to..."
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"Excellent! The staff are friendly, polite and very caring. The dentist was so gentle and calm and understanding.I..."
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Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 1,195 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 7 trust signal responses
Ripponlea 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 1,195 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.
Based on customer-reported pricing from our review data, dentists servicing Ripponlea typically charge a median of $300, with most jobs ranging from $200 to $300 — 20% above the Victorian average. Nearby: Balaclava ($300), Elwood ($300), St Kilda East ($300). Prices have risen 200% since 2007 (from $100 to $300 median), averaging 11.1% per year. Quotes above $300 sit in the top 25% of reviewed jobs for the area — a useful benchmark when comparing estimates.
Ripponlea's younger demographic (median age 34) shifts dental demand toward cosmetic and preventive work — whitening, clear aligners, veneers, and family-friendly dentistry — alongside standard check-ups and routine fillings. Ask about experience with cosmetic or pediatric procedures if those matter to you. Locals leave 115% more reviews than the Victorian average, so ratings here reflect a particularly current sample.
With 62.9 new reviews per year — 115% above the Victorian average — Ripponlea has more recent dentist feedback on file than a typical area in the state.
Based on 1,195 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 Ripponlea 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 Ripponlea typically charge between $200 and $300. This is 20% above the Victorian average.
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, dentist demand in Ripponlea tends to peak in August and is quietest in December. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Ripponlea has 1,195 dentist reviews on Word of Mouth. Bay Street Dental Group (2026), Care Family Dental (2024) and Happy Dentistry (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 Ripponlea have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,195 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.84 stars.
Ripponlea's younger demographic (median age 34) shifts dental demand toward cosmetic and preventive work — whitening, clear aligners, veneers, and family-friendly dentistry — alongside standard check-ups and routine fillings. Ask about experience with cosmetic or pediatric procedures if those matter to you. Locals leave 115% more reviews than the Victorian average, so ratings here reflect a particularly current sample. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Ripponlea has apartments make up 64% of housing, a median age of 34, a median household income of $2,023/week.