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Rating: 4.9 (1563 reviews)

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5.0

388 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 68 331 797 903 2026 Award Special Offer

Port Melbourne VIC

Saturday: 9:00am to 4:00pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001409536 100+ years of combined experience 100+ reviews on Google

Most reviewed for: Emergency dental

Photos from Bay Street Dental Group

"Bay St Dental accommodated my emergency dental treatment they were gentle & patient with me & i really appreciated me..."

5.0

135 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 65 155 157 609 2023 Award

Melbourne VIC

Saturday: 9:30am to 4:00pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001968296

Photos from Gorgeous Smiles Dentistry

"Gorgeous smiles was absolutely amazing, punctual and on time, customer service fantastic friendly team and..."

4.9

72 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 78 165 417 943 2024 Award

Toorak VIC

Saturday: 9:00am to 2:00pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001658637

Photos from Care Family Dental

"As a self confessed dental coward, I found Michael to be a gentle, understanding and patient dentist. His care and..."

4.9

14 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified Special Offer

Docklands VIC

Photos from Southern Cross Smiles

"Its a very modern practice & Dr Sharma took her time taking photos of my teeth. She later provided with detailed..."

4.9

774 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 78 165 417 943 2025 Award Special Offer

Sunshine VIC

Saturday: 9:00am to 4:00pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001658637 Established for 40+ years Multilingual staff

Most reviewed for: Check up and clean

Photos from Sunshine Dental Group

"Fast and efficient and a very professional approach however being careful of your well being"

4.9

43 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 71 785 126 600

Seddon VIC

Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001022561

"Tracey, the receptionist, was very friendly, informative and helpful (it's our first visit). Dr Hemal was the same...."

5.0

7 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 86 626 354 149 2024 Award

Melbourne VIC

Saturday: 10:00am to 5:00pm

Photos from Happy Dentistry

"Very professional and caring staff and dentists. "

4.9

80 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 65 264 683 789 Special Offer

Preston VIC

Saturday: 9:00am to 2:00pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001049171

Photos from Bright Smile Dental Clinic

"Very good service good place to go at good prices "

4.9

18 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 52 867 331 427

Brighton VIC

Saturday: By appointment

Ahpra No. DEN0001023992

Photos from Lifestyle Smiles

"I can not speak highly enough of Lifestyle Smiles. So happy with my new teeth. The team are wonderful, so friendly,..."

5.0

12 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"One of the best dental experiences I have had, Affordable and staff and friendly and reassuring. Everything was ..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.5

Melbourne VIC

"I don't know anyone who really enjoys going to the dentist, however I feel very luck for finding Dr Cao. She is one..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 4.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"I was always surprised that I could get an appointment here at short notice. Dr Sausch takes great pride in his..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Great staff and Doctor John Gall was brilliant!! highly recommend this clinic."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 4.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Really good! I needed my daily check up and these guys did the job! Price is quite reasonable and quality was up to..."

3.1

8 reviews

Quality 3.1 Service 3.0 Value 3.5

Melbourne VIC

"2 Months ago seen this Wisdom teeth professional in Collins Street . I am very Impressed to the Receptionist very..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Melbourne VIC

"Wow, very clean, efficient dental surgery. The staff are very friendly and efficient. They book your next..."

4.0

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 3.5 Value 4.0

Melbourne VIC

"I needed to have 4 teeth removed (3 of them wisdom teeth) but have always thought that the whole dental industry is..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Melbourne VIC

"Polite and happy staff at the front desk. They respond to appointment requests quickly. Dentist that I saw was really..."

Docklands VIC

Melbourne VIC

3.0

3 reviews

Quality 3.0 Service 3.7 Value 3.0

North Melbourne VIC

"Dr Tiffany Tam was the one who treated me. She's so full of energy and I loved talking to her. She made me feel..."

Melbourne VIC

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Market Intelligence

Dentists servicing Docklands

Data-driven insights based on 1,558 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 11 trust signal responses

90 / 100

Local Service Score

10 Award Winners

$280 median Typical Cost most jobs $190–$308

100% Would Choose Again

100% Positive Feedback

Docklands has an unusually strong field of dentists — 10 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (40% award rate), with 1,558 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.

What it costs

Reviewed dentist jobs in Docklands have a median price of $280 — the middle 50% of jobs fall between $190 and $308 — 20% above the Victorian average. Nearby: South Wharf ($280), West Melbourne ($280), North Melbourne ($265). Three in four reviewed jobs come in at or below $308 — a useful sanity-check number when comparing quotes.

About this suburb

Docklands's young demographic (median age 32) weights dental demand toward aesthetics and prevention — whitening, aligners, cosmetic bonding, and family-friendly appointments. Ask about cosmetic and pediatric experience when comparing dentists. Locals leave 205% more reviews than the Victorian average, so ratings here reflect a particularly current sample.

What locals say

Post-job trust signals from local customers show 100% would choose their dentist again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. Over the 2008–2026 window, dentists in Docklands have moved from 4.5/5 to 4.9/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Review activity here is higher than typical: Docklands averages 82.0 new dentist reviews a year — 205% above the Victorian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

Based on 1,558 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

82.0 / yr Review velocity +681%

4.9 stars Avg rating above avg

$300 Typical cost +31%

5.0 stars Service rating

62.3 avg Reviews / provider

16.1 / 10k Provider density

Dentist reviews & ratings over time — Docklands area

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Dentist reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Docklands area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2008	1	4.0	no prices reported
2009	3	4.0	no prices reported
2010	3	5.0	$970
2011	2	3.5	no prices reported
2012	2	5.0	$180
2013	11	4.6	$660
2014	28	4.8	$320
2015	141	4.8	$163
2016	92	4.9	$215
2017	177	5.0	$200
2018	242	4.9	$245
2019	143	4.9	$275
2020	101	4.9	$235
2021	75	4.9	$300
2022	113	4.9	$175
2023	192	4.9	$225
2024	186	5.0	$290
2025	34	5.0	$300
2026	12	4.9	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Docklands area profile ABS Census 2021

15,495 Population

18% Own with mortgage

0.5% Houses

$1,957 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 Docklands 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.

Excellent service, they provided very detailed and informed information on the health of my teeth.

dotty

21 March 2016

Southern Cross Smiles

4.9

Docklands, VIC

Gentle and emphatic Dr.-took my fear of needles away and less pain during the tooth extraction procedure few months ago. Highly recommended.

doreenwirth

27 January 2016

Dentists in Docklands — FAQs

What should I expect to pay for a dentist in Docklands?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, dentists in Docklands typically charge between $190 and $308. This is 20% above the Victorian average.

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 Docklands 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 Docklands tends to peak in August and is quietest in March. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

How do I find a good dentist in Docklands?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Docklands has 1,558 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 7 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 Docklands average is 100%.

How well-rated are dentists in Docklands?

Dentists in Docklands have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,558 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.84 stars.

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