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Word of Mouth dentists in West Melbourne receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 2179 reviews.
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"Very happy with my urgent appointment. First time there, was nervous because of previous bad experience at another..."
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"Great customer service, conveniently located next to parliament station and super helpful and konwledgable dentists..."
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"Great service, professional, friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend them."
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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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"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 follow Dr. Ruchika wherever she goes. The BEST dentist I have had in my forty years. An absolute delight, explains..."
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"Very professional! I have always got the job done perfectly."
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"Except for the long wait time for reservation, everything else is good"
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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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"Very professional, excellent customer service, and most importantly, excellent ortodontic results for my daughter. We..."
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"Great service indeed. Dra. Castro really is knowledgeable and professional at what she does. Also, you'll never get..."
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"Very professional and friendly service. Explain the processes clearly to both myself and my son. Highly recommend. "
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"As a first timer at Tooth Heaven I was made welcome by the friendly faces of the reception staff and shown to the..."
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"Very friendly & accommodating staff. Very recommended this clinic. "
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"The booking system was fast and efficient. Very little wait time on arrival. Staff were extremely professional and..."
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"Very attentive and thorough. Very pleased with total care. Good facilities. Excellent service from all staff and..."
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"Very professional and knowledgable. Great staff, service with a smile. Great ambience for the kids, so they love..."
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"Being going here for a number years. Very happy with quality of work and service particularly the cosmetic..."
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"Inrcredil dental practice, amazing service, aesthetics with state of the art equipment."
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"I love my dentists. (Not a phrase you hear often! But these guys give excellent service.) I've been impressed since..."
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"Pleasant. I would prefer the dental chairs to be a little wider so arms can rest comfortably beside the body. Arms..."
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"Very friendly both dentist and nurse. They did the job very nicely. I will recommend anyone :) Thanks! It was just..."
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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 travel from Queensland, because Steven is the absolutely best dentist, he has been my dentist for years. I..."
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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.