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Rating: 4.8 (231 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

Tuesday: 8.30am to 7:00pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001836364

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"I appreciated the thoroughness and attention to patient comfort throughout the appointment. I felt very comfortable..."

4.7

52 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.5

ABN: 14 160 788 527

McKellar ACT

Tuesday: 8.30am to 5:00pm

"Very friendly and professional service from the Dentist and her staff. I have been a number of times and have always..."

5.0

60 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Macquarie ACT

Tuesday: 9 am to 5 pm

"The 5 star ratings above says it all. Have been seeing the dentists at the practice for a sometime now and has been a..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Florey ACT

"Went to this dentist for a wobbly tooth, they took it out painlessly. Was impressed with the professionalism and..."

4.8

5 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

Belconnen ACT

"I had a very poor experience with the Belconnen Dental Clinic. They told me that I would need a root canal after..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Belconnen ACT

"I have been to a few different dentists in my lifetime. Pacific smiles is outstanding. Receptionist very helpful and..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Higgins ACT

Tuesday: 8am - 5pm

"The whole team at Higgins Dental are great! From the moment I walked in and was kindly greeted by the receptionist I..."

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

4 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.3 Value 3.5

Evatt ACT

"I was referred by a medical specialist to see Dr Althorpe for dental services.She was very competent and caring and..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Kaleen ACT

"Great dentist, takes time to explain procedures and is registered by health funds for easy transactions. It's not..."

5.0

23 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Gungahlin ACT

Tuesday: 9 am - 6 pm

"Excellent service. I was able to book online for early Monday appointment to deal with infection. On time, pleasant,..."

3.3

3 reviews

Quality 3.0 Service 3.3 Value 2.7

Belconnen ACT

"I cannot speak highly enough of Simon, and the other dentists at his practice. My experience is that they are..."

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..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Hawker ACT

"The dentist I've seen at Des Storey's clinic is lovely, she is very thorough and if any dental work is needed she..."

4.7

3 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.7 Value 4.7

Gungahlin ACT

"My experience at Signature Smiles was great. The practice manger was absolutely lovely, so caring and the dentist was..."

4.0

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Kaleen ACT

"Excellent dentist!! Does a fantastic job of a very high standard and is very thorough. Dr Linh has a very friendly..."

3.0

1 review

Quality 3.0 Service 3.0 Value 3.0

Holt ACT

ABN: 54 113 626 106

Belconnen ACT

Tuesday: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM

4.0

2 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Gungahlin ACT

"I have only been to this practice once but I found it to be clean and the staff were both friendly and professional. ..."

ABN: 30 825 961 949

Kaleen ACT

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. "

Gungahlin ACT

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Market Intelligence

Melba dentist reviews and ratings

Data-driven insights based on 231 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 11 trust signal responses

81 / 100

Local Service Score

4 Award Winners

100% Would Choose Again

100% Positive Feedback

Melba is one of the more affordable areas for dentists — 70% below the ACT average. 23 dentists service the area with 231 customer reviews.

Reviews & ratings

From follow-up responses after the job: 100% would choose their dentist again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. Local dentist ratings have climbed from 4.3/5 (2008) to 5.0/5 (2026) — a clear quality improvement over the 18-year window. At 12.2 dentist reviews a year — 58% above the ACT average — Melba collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.

Area profile in brief

Based on 231 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

12.2 / yr Review velocity +21%

4.8 stars Avg rating

$90 Typical cost -61%

5.0 stars Service rating

10.0 avg Reviews / provider

68.0 / 10k Provider density

Dentist reviews & ratings over time — Melba area

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Dentist reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Melba area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2008	2	3.0	no prices reported
2009	6	4.3	no prices reported
2010	9	3.6	$383
2011	5	4.4	$75
2012	8	4.8	$225
2013	16	4.1	$250
2014	23	4.9	$300
2015	46	4.9	$190
2016	8	5.0	no prices reported
2017	7	5.0	no prices reported
2018	11	5.0	$525
2019	9	5.0	no prices reported
2020	6	5.0	$100
2021	4	5.0	no prices reported
2022	2	5.0	no prices reported
2023	26	5.0	$300
2024	15	5.0	no prices reported
2025	4	5.0	no prices reported
2026	24	5.0	$90

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Melba area profile ABS Census 2021

3,383 Population

43.4% Own with mortgage

80.2% Houses

$2,326 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 Melba 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 Melba — FAQs

What do customers actually say about local dentists?

According to 11 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their dentist in Melba again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.

When should I book a dentist for the best availability?

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

How do I find a good dentist in Melba?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Melba has 231 dentist reviews on Word of Mouth. Molonglo Dental Surgery (2026), Artful Dentistry (2019) and Positive Dental Health (2016) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 1 other local award winner) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year. Look for providers with a high 'would choose again' score — the Melba average is 100%.

How well-rated are dentists in Melba?

Dentists in Melba have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 231 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

How does the Melba area shape local dentist demand?

Interesting pattern in Melba: income runs above the national median ($2,326/week vs $1,748/week) but local dentists price 70% below the ACT average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Melba has 80% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 38, a median household income of $2,326/week.

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