Bay Street Dental Group
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"Bay St Dental accommodated my emergency dental treatment they were gentle & patient with me & i really appreciated me..."
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Word of Mouth dentists in West Melbourne receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 2177 reviews.
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"Bay St Dental accommodated my emergency dental treatment they were gentle & patient with me & i really appreciated me..."
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"Gorgeous smiles was absolutely amazing, punctual and on time, customer service fantastic friendly team and..."
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"Professional and friendly as usual"
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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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"As a self confessed dental coward, I found Michael to be a gentle, understanding and patient dentist. His care and..."
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"Its a very modern practice & Dr Sharma took her time taking photos of my teeth. She later provided with detailed..."
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"Very good service good place to go at good prices "
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"good dentist , friendly stuff , great location "
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"I can not speak highly enough of Lifestyle Smiles. So happy with my new teeth. The team are wonderful, so friendly,..."
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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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"Professional dentist and great service "
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"Shaneel displayed professionalism and was very patient with myself during my orthodontic journey - especially for..."
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"I'm delighted that Tooth Heaven is in my health team, caring for my teeth and wellbeing in so many ways: 1. Coming..."
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"I was blown away by the high level of customer service! Everyone was friendly and my dentist and hygienist were..."
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"One of the best dental experiences I have had, Affordable and staff and friendly and reassuring. Everything was ..."
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"Extremely gentle, beyond my expectations. I was so nervous beforehand, but even the quote was very good value and I..."
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"I have been very happy with our experience at the No Brace Centre. The staff have always been very helpful. 'I..."
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"Unfortunately due to having soft teeth I have been to many dentists in my time, but Fine Smiles Dental is by far the..."
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"Inrcredil dental practice, amazing service, aesthetics with state of the art equipment."
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"A fantastic dental practice. I have been a patient for more than 10 years, using their dental, cosmetic and hygiene..."
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"I have seen Dr Cheah a few times now and can highly recommend him. He is knowledgeable, gentle and very calm. As the..."
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"I was referred to Dr Sam Talpis for a zirconia dental implant and crown. He is a very skilled dentist with heaps of..."
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"I went and saw Dr. Kelly Chau last night for the first time and she was lovely. Makes you feel really comfortable and..."
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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 don't know anyone who really enjoys going to the dentist, however I feel very luck for finding Dr Cao. She is one..."
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Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 2,174 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 11 trust signal responses
West Melbourne has an unusually strong field of dentists — 21 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (84% award rate), with 2,174 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.
Across reviewed dentist jobs in West Melbourne, $280 is the median price — most jobs come in between $190 and $308 — 20% above the Victorian average. Nearby: Kensington ($280), Docklands ($280), North Melbourne ($265). Prices have risen 233% since 2009 (from $90 to $300 median), averaging 14.6% per year. If you've received a quote above $308, it lands in the top 25% locally — reasonable for more complex work, worth questioning for routine jobs.
West Melbourne's demographic (median age 31) tilts dental priorities toward aesthetics and early-career preventive care: aligners, whitening, cosmetic bonding, and paediatric dentistry. Locals leave 349% more reviews than the Victorian average, so ratings here reflect a particularly current sample.
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. Review flow in West Melbourne runs above typical: 120.8 new dentist reviews a year (349% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.
Based on 2,174 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026
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 West Melbourne 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 West Melbourne typically charge between $190 and $308. This is 20% above the Victorian average.
According to 11 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their dentist in West Melbourne 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 West Melbourne tends to peak in August and is quietest in November. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — West Melbourne has 2,174 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 18 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year. Look for providers with a high 'would choose again' score — the West Melbourne average is 100%.
Dentists in West Melbourne have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,174 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.84 stars.