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Rating: 4.9 (162 reviews)

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4.9 avg rating

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5.0

65 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 27 627 417 814 2026 Award Special Offer

Coombs ACT

Sunday: 9:00am to 1:00pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001836364

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"What really sets Molonglo Dental Surgery apart is how smoothly everything runs. Appointments are well scheduled, wait..."

5.0

60 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Macquarie ACT

"Dr Nagesh is a great dentist - my veneers are fabulous. Highly recommend all his work. Staff are friendly and helpful..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Canberra ACT

"Conveniently located in the Canberra city (University Avenue). Very friendly dentists. I have seen both Dr Davies and..."

4.7

7 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.4

Canberra ACT

"I have been a patient at this practice for more than 20 years. While individual dentists come and go, I have always..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Canberra Central ACT

"Felix Tan is the man - very experienced, competent, professional, personable. I wouldn't open my mouth for anyone else!"

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Braddon ACT

"Excellent dental care. Have been going to Preventive Dentistry for about 20 years, and Scott has been my dentist for..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Turner ACT

"All the staff are helpful and friendly. The service provided is excellent and I highly recommend be Spoke Dental"

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Canberra ACT

"My wife and I have been coming to this dentist for years. The dentist are always gentle and informative and the staff..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 4.5 Value 4.5

Canberra ACT

"I've been going to Canberra dental care for the past 10 years and have always found the dentists and assisting nurses..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Canberra Central ACT

"Super clean modern surgery that gives one a feeling of care and efficiency as you walk in! Friendly, professional,..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.5

Deakin ACT

"This is a lovely dentist I would recommend. Clean and airy reception area with nice water fountain. Dentists here..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Deakin ACT

"I followed my previous dentist Dr Chris Hardwicke to this practice because he is a genuinely fabulous dentist. He has..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Dickson ACT

"Best fken practice in Canberra!!!!!!!"

4.0

2 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Acton ACT

"It was really good overall. Getting an appointment was easy. There is an email address that you can use to book an..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Belconnen ACT

"A very experienced and competent dentist - administers anesthetic painlessly. modern equipment, latest technology,..."

4.0

2 reviews

Quality 3.5 Service 3.5 Value 3.5

Lyneham ACT

"Nitin Gupte is a very good dentist, Considerant and gentle. On time and friendly Fully recommended Phillip. "

3.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 3.5 Value 3.0

Ainslie ACT

"This dental clinic is of high quality. The dentist and his staff are both courteous, and provide friendly advice...."

4.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 4.0 Value 3.0

Dickson ACT

"I am so pleased I found Dickson Dental. The staff are professional and kind, and I feel like I'm in safe hands...."

3.3

3 reviews

Quality 3.3 Service 3.0 Value 3.3

Belconnen ACT

"I have been going to this dental centre for many years, Simon Moy is an exceptional dentist, I have always been a bit..."

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Turner ACT

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Market Intelligence

Canberra Central dentists

Data-driven insights based on 162 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, and 8 trust signal responses

64 / 100

Local Service Score

2 Award Winners

99% Positive Feedback

With 162 customer reviews covering 25 dentists, Canberra Central has a substantial dentist review history to draw on when comparing providers, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Pricing

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 52% since 2009 (from $190 to $289 median), averaging 4.7% per year.

Customer feedback

Canberra Central's dentist ratings have improved from 4.6/5 (2008) to 5.0/5 (2026), suggesting a local market that's getting stronger over time. Canberra Central generates 8.5 new dentist reviews per year, running 10% above the ACT average — giving you a larger sample to compare providers from than most comparable suburbs.

Based on 162 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026.

8.5 / yr Review velocity -16%

4.9 stars Avg rating

$289 Typical cost +26%

5.0 stars Service rating

6.5 avg Reviews / provider

Dentist reviews & ratings over time — Canberra Central area

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Dentist reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Canberra Central area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2008	1	5.0	no prices reported
2009	3	5.0	$190
2010	6	3.8	$220
2011	1	4.0	no prices reported
2012	4	4.5	no prices reported
2013	2	4.0	no prices reported
2014	7	4.9	no prices reported
2015	41	4.9	$190
2016	6	5.0	no prices reported
2017	4	4.5	$280
2018	8	5.0	no prices reported
2019	2	5.0	$350
2020	4	5.0	$289
2021	8	5.0	no prices reported
2022	3	5.0	no prices reported
2023	23	5.0	no prices reported
2024	15	5.0	no prices reported
2025	3	5.0	no prices reported
2026	21	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

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 Canberra Central 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 Canberra Central — FAQs

Is there a quieter time of year for dentists in Canberra Central?

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

How do I pick the right dentist in Canberra Central?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Canberra Central has 162 dentist reviews on Word of Mouth. Molonglo Dental Surgery (2026) and Positive Dental Health (2016) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

How do Canberra Central dentists compare to the state average?

Dentists in Canberra Central have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 162 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

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