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1,195 reviews
25 businesses
4.9 avg rating

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Word of Mouth dentists in Ripponlea receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 1195 reviews.

Bay Street Dental Group

Reviewed this month
5.0
384 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

"Very professional and courteous, on time and efficient. "

Care Family Dental

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

"Best service from dentist Teo. She is great with my 4 year old son as she is very patient and explains everything to..."

East Bentleigh Dental Group

4.9
358 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.7
Verified ABN: 21 076 897 971
Bentleigh East VIC
Friday: 8.30am to 5:00pm
Ahpra No. DEN0001371898

"I am irrationally daunted by dental visits and Dr. Yelena and her team are extraordinary in dealing with my extreme..."

Gorgeous Smiles Dentistry

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, conveniently located next to parliament station and super helpful and konwledgable dentists..."

Lifestyle Smiles

4.9
18 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 52 867 331 427
Brighton VIC
Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm
Ahpra No. DEN0001023992

"Love this dentist. Really friendly and always helpful. Book in advance because they are busy. Convenient location in..."

Seddon Dental

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

"Easy and friendly. Great with both adults and kids. (Lydia and family members had been valuable patients of..."

Happy Dentistry

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

"Very professional and caring staff and dentists. "

High Dental

5.0
64 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Armadale VIC
Friday: 9am- 6.30pm

"Wonderful experience. The doctors here are very caring and try to comfort you as much as possible. They are happy to..."

Armadale Dental Care

5.0
53 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9
Armadale VIC
Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm

"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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Market Intelligence

Dentists in Ripponlea

Data-driven insights based on 1,195 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 7 trust signal responses

88 / 100
Local Service Score
10 Award Winners
$300 median Typical Cost most jobs $200–$300
99% Positive Feedback

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.

Typical costs

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.

About the area

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.

Reviews & trust

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.

62.9 / yr Review velocity +477%
4.9 stars Avg rating above avg
$300 Typical cost +31%
5.0 stars Service rating
47.8 avg Reviews / provider
163.2 / 10k Provider density

Dentist reviews & ratings over time — Ripponlea area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Ripponlea area profile ABS Census 2021

1,532 Population
29.4% Own with mortgage
20.6% Houses
$2,023 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 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.

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Dentists in Ripponlea — FAQs

How much does a dentist cost in Ripponlea?

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.

What time of year does dentist demand peak in Ripponlea?

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.

How can I tell if a dentist in Ripponlea is worth hiring?

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.

What is the average dentist rating in Ripponlea?

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.

What makes Ripponlea different when it comes to dentist work?

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.

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