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Rating: 4.8 (286 reviews)

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4.9

218 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 84 760 349 292 2026 Award

Ahpra No. DEN0001073204

Most reviewed for: Check up and clean

Photos from The Smile Place Mt Eliza

"The smile place staff are friendly and so professional. I am always put at ease and I know they do the best job of..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Baxter VIC

"Nice friendly staff, always try to fit you in as soon as they can. The prices are reasonable, a bit cheaper than some..."

4.3

4 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Somerville VIC

Saturday: 8am-12.30pm

"Somersmiles are excellent at reassuring nervous patients like myself! John the dentist is very patient and friendly,..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Somerville VIC

"Welcome to affordable dentist, your budget dentist. We provide complete range of dental services using most advanced..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Frankston VIC

"Wow this Dentist is fantastic Dr. Denver is caring and gentle, I hate going to the Dentist and the team there made me..."

5.0

10 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

ABN: 76 515 877 821

Frankston VIC

Ahpra No. DEN0001022462

"I hate Dentists but the Staff are great . They make you feel relaxed and listen to you about your problems with your..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Somerville VIC

"Recently found a need for a tooth to be extracted and a dental plate modified to adjust to extraction, receptionist..."

Baxter VIC

5.0

7 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Langwarrin VIC

"I had an appointment with Dr Michael Looi and I was very pleased with the process (he was very gentle) and the price..."

4.4

8 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.3

Frankston VIC

"I lost a very large filling on the weekend, so big that it was over half the tooth, Martin saved it with some urgent..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Mount Eliza VIC

"Thank you for my new smile. Dr Scott Robertson made my experience so easy. Helped me achieve the solution I had..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Frankston VIC

Saturday: 9AM - 1PM

"Small family run dental clinic with just one dentist and friendly staff. Very fair prices and best of all was that Dr..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Frankston VIC

" I and my wife have been clients of Dr Julie Gittins for around 3 years and continue to be impressed with her..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Frankston VIC

"I was recommended to take my son here for a checkup, he has autism which makes a trip to the dentist near impossible!..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.0

Frankston VIC

"I take my children to this centre and their dentist is amazing. So much patience and energy. My kids love her and all..."

3.4

14 reviews

Quality 3.3 Service 3.4 Value 3.4

Frankston VIC

"Its good as long as you dont get dr. sam. He told me I had swine flu and then semt me out. I was hospitalised with a..."

Frankston South VIC

Saturday: Saturday mornings...

4.0

4 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.3

Frankston VIC

"The reception staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. The nurses are wonderful and very efficient. The dental..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Frankston VIC

"Family dentist, great with kids and husbands. Always ready to listen and give advice. will go out of her way to help..."

4.0

3 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Frankston VIC

"Dr Lindner works incredible hours! She was very nice and explained each step which was good. She even told me that I..."

ABN: 92 676 839 964

Mount Eliza VIC

Saturday: Closed

2.7

3 reviews

Quality 2.7 Service 2.7 Value 2.7

Frankston VIC

"I had a great dentist in Melbourne and was concerned about finding someone as good when I moved to Frankston. Both Dr..."

Langwarrin VIC

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Frankston VIC

Saturday: 8AM-6:30PM

Frankston VIC

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Market Intelligence

Dentists near Baxter

Data-driven insights based on 282 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 18 trust signal responses

82 / 100

Local Service Score

2 Award Winners

$390 median Typical Cost most jobs $258–$530

100% Would Choose Again

100% Positive Feedback

Comparing dentists in Baxter starts with 282 customer reviews across the 25 providers servicing the area, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars — below the Victorian average of 4.9, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years.

Ratings & trust

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. Baxter's dentist ratings have improved from 4.3/5 (2008) to 4.9/5 (2026), suggesting a local market that's getting stronger over time. Baxter sees 14.8 new dentist reviews a year (45% below the Victorian average), so local ratings move more slowly and reflect a smaller sample than high-volume areas.

Cost guide

Across reviewed dentist jobs in Baxter, $390 is the median price — most jobs come in between $258 and $530 — 9% above the Victorian average. Nearby: Langwarrin South ($390), Frankston South ($390), Frankston ($390). Prices have risen 108% since 2008 (from $120 to $250 median), averaging 6.0% per year. If you've received a quote above $530, it lands in the top 25% locally — reasonable for more complex work, worth questioning for routine jobs.

Based on 282 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

14.8 / yr Review velocity +41%

4.8 stars Avg rating below avg

$250 Typical cost +9%

4.96 stars Service rating

11.3 avg Reviews / provider

115.4 / 10k Provider density

Dentist reviews & ratings over time — Baxter area

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Dentist reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Baxter area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2008	3	3.7	$120
2009	2	4.0	$500
2010	3	4.3	no prices reported
2011	10	4.0	$55
2012	15	4.4	$400
2013	15	4.7	$126
2014	13	4.9	$353
2015	9	4.3	$313
2016	22	4.6	$420
2017	7	5.0	$193
2018	15	5.0	$200
2019	2	5.0	no prices reported
2020	22	5.0	$350
2021	28	4.9	$70
2022	31	5.0	$496
2023	16	4.8	$100
2024	37	5.0	$390
2025	7	4.9	$620
2026	25	4.9	$250

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Baxter area profile ABS Census 2021

2,166 Population

46.6% Own with mortgage

87.3% Houses

$1,493 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 Baxter 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 Baxter — FAQs

How much does a dentist cost in Baxter?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, dentists in Baxter typically charge between $258 and $530. This is 9% above the Victorian average.

Can I trust a dentist found on Word of Mouth in Baxter?

According to 18 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their dentist in Baxter again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.

What time of year does dentist demand peak in Baxter?

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

How can I tell if a dentist in Baxter is worth hiring?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Baxter has 282 dentist reviews on Word of Mouth. The Smile Place Mt Eliza (2026) and Central Dental Frankston (2018) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year. Look for providers with a high 'would choose again' score — the Baxter average is 100%.

What is the average dentist rating in Baxter?

Dentists in Baxter have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 282 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Victorian average of 4.9 stars.

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