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Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

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4.8 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

Monday: 8.30am to 7:00pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001836364

Photos from Molonglo Dental Surgery

"We had a fantastic experience with my son, who is usually afraid of the dentist. The team was incredibly kind and..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Griffith ACT

Monday: 8:30am to 6pm

"Went for my first check up and I was very impressed. Had a clean and polish, x-rays, and 2 fillings done The work was..."

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 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

Garran ACT

" Excellent caring dentists in Garran dental. Dr Shweta Goyal is caring, very down to earth and explains treatment and..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 3.0

Griffith ACT

Monday: 8am-5pm

"Who likes going to the dentist? But these guys make an unpleasant takes very bearable. Usually prompt service, good..."

4.9

14 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Phillip ACT

"I was THE most nervous patient in the world as I have serious needle phobia! Armed with my emla patches (deadens the..."

4.7

7 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.4

Canberra ACT

Monday: 7.30am to 6.30pm

"Great, friendly, thorough, painless treatment. Have recommended them to many people. I can get some free treatments..."

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 5.0

Canberra ACT

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

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..."

4.6

9 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.6 Value 4.4

Phillip ACT

"Just thought that I would to all to the last comment as I had a similar experience that they have a wonderful new..."

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!"

4.0

2 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Kingston ACT

Monday: 8am–5pm

"Quick response to need for work related to a cap. Dr Ric assessed and addressed problem promptly. Always a reliable..."

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..."

4.8

4 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.3

Phillip ACT

"I called here last minute before a family event to get a general clean and check of my teeth. They were able to get..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Phillip ACT

"I can not speak highly enough of this dentist surgery. Erna and Sandeep are marvelous! I would recommend them to..."

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"

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..."

3.0

1 review

Quality 3.0 Service 3.0 Value 3.0

Kingston ACT

Deakin ACT

3.3

3 reviews

Quality 3.3 Service 3.3 Value 3.3

Phillip ACT

"I have been going to Dr Huang for a few years now and have had great treatment from him. I had to get my wisdom teeth..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 3.0

Phillip ACT

"After our dentist retired we tried several. We were fortunate to find this service. Ask for dentist Mallik..."

Deakin ACT

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Market Intelligence

Dentists near Forrest

Data-driven insights based on 130 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 8 trust signal responses

72 / 100

Local Service Score

1 Award Winners

99% Positive Feedback

Forrest is one of the pricier areas for dentists — 148% above the ACT average. 25 dentists service the area with 130 customer reviews.

Local factors

Cost guide

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 292% since 2009 (from $190 to $745 median), averaging 26.5% per year.

Ratings & trust

Forrest's dentist ratings have improved from 4.5/5 (2008) to 5.0/5 (2026), suggesting a local market that's getting stronger over time. Forrest sees 7.2 new dentist reviews a year (6% below the ACT average), so local ratings move more slowly and reflect a smaller sample than high-volume areas.

Based on 130 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

7.2 / yr Review velocity -29%

4.8 stars Avg rating

$745 Typical cost +225%

5.0 stars Service rating

5.2 avg Reviews / provider

136.8 / 10k Provider density

Dentist reviews & ratings over time — Forrest area

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Dentist reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Forrest area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2008	4	4.8	no prices reported
2009	3	3.7	$190
2010	3	5.0	$205
2011	3	3.3	$595
2012	9	4.8	$150
2013	9	4.2	$150
2015	8	4.6	$1,200
2016	1	5.0	no prices reported
2017	3	5.0	$280
2018	3	5.0	no prices reported
2019	2	5.0	$475
2020	5	5.0	$745
2021	10	5.0	no prices reported
2022	1	5.0	no prices reported
2023	27	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.

Forrest area profile ABS Census 2021

1,827 Population

29.3% Own with mortgage

36.5% Houses

$3,363 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 Forrest 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 Forrest — FAQs

When should I book a dentist for the best availability?

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

How do I find a good dentist in Forrest?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Forrest has 130 dentist reviews on Word of Mouth. Molonglo Dental Surgery (2026) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

How well-rated are dentists in Forrest?

Dentists in Forrest have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 130 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

How does the Forrest area shape local dentist demand?

Household incomes in Forrest ($3,363/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does dentist pricing — 148% above the ACT average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Forrest has a median age of 47, a median household income of $3,363/week.

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