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Rating: 4.9 (840 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

Tuesday: 8:00am to 6:00pm

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

Most reviewed for: Emergency dental

Photos from Bay Street Dental Group

"We had a wonderful experience at Bay Street Dental Group! The reception staff were incredibly welcoming and..."

4.9

72 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 78 165 417 943 2024 Award

Toorak VIC

Tuesday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001658637

Photos from Care Family Dental

"A wonderful dentist. So gentle, kind and caring. Highly recommend "

5.0

135 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 65 155 157 609 2023 Award

Melbourne VIC

Tuesday: 8:00am to 6:00pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001968296

Photos from Gorgeous Smiles Dentistry

"To be honest the best dental clinic I have been too."

4.9

18 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 52 867 331 427

Brighton VIC

Tuesday: 9:00am to 5:30pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001023992

Photos from Lifestyle Smiles

"I trust Warren and his wonderful team as they are thorough, professional and friendly. I drive over an hour to see..."

4.9

43 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 71 785 126 600

Seddon VIC

Tuesday: 10:00am to 7:00pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001022561

"Seddon dental are friendly, caring and honest. They give you helpful advice where needed and are very gentle when..."

5.0

7 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 86 626 354 149 2024 Award

Melbourne VIC

Tuesday: 10:00am to 6:00pm

Photos from Happy Dentistry

"Except for the long wait time for reservation, everything else is good"

5.0

64 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Armadale VIC

Tuesday: 9am- 8pm

"I attend High Dental regularly and have never had a bad experience. Last year Nicholas made an implant for me and it..."

5.0

53 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Armadale VIC

Tuesday: 8:30am - 5:30pm

"This is by far the best dental clinic I have ever been to. Fantastic service and friendly staff! Exceeded my..."

4.6

8 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.5

Elwood VIC

Tuesday: 9am-5:00pm

"I've been very happy since moving my dentistry to Elwood Family Dentist. The service has always been great and the..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Caulfield VIC

"Caulfield Dental Clinic provides a comprehensive, compassionate, and reasonably priced service. As a young teen I had..."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Caulfield North VIC

Tuesday: 9:00am-5:00pm

"1st class treatment and service in beutiful environment for not a cent more then I have paid in my previous crappy..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Balaclava VIC

"I'm dental phobic so need somewhere kind, where I dont have to wait. I have had great service here, and have rarely..."

4.5

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 4.8 Value 4.5

St Kilda VIC

"i would never go to a dentist without first being recommended. ive onyl had to see 2 different dentist & when i moved..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.5

Elwood VIC

Tuesday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

"swift, professional, clean, informative, friendly, caring, flexible, sensitive to my needs, excellent hygienist,..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brighton VIC

"Excellent! The staff are friendly, polite and very caring. The dentist was so gentle and calm and understanding.I..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

St Kilda VIC

"got exo done -not much pain ,my dentist for life now "

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Brighton VIC

"We have seen Dr Patrick Russo for a few years now. He makes going to the dentist no big deal and I've never been..."

5.0

11 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Prahran VIC

"I had a toothache which required Root Canal Therapy and I had heard this was one of the most painful procedures one..."

4.3

10 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.5 Value 3.9

McKinnon VIC

"My time at Bentleigh dental has been made "plesant" by the friendly Dr Ross Powell. He was very helpful and caring,..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Malvern VIC

"Gentle as a lamb and a true professional to boot, Dr Gamsu is a great dentist. He is wonderful with children. His..."

4.8

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 4.7 Value 4.5

Brighton VIC

"Really nice Dr who is VERY honest and will not ripp you off. I was/ have been VERY Impressed by his overall services..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Armadale VIC

"Dr Bina Perelman is professional and knowledgeable. She is our dentist for the whole family. Highly recommend"

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ormond VIC

"I am absolutely terrified of the dentist until I went to Ormond Dental. Dr Longano calls you through all the..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Ormond VIC

"Long time patient having everything from a simple checkup/clean, through root canals and a crown. All done very well..."

3.6

5 reviews

Quality 4.2 Service 3.4 Value 3.4

Brighton VIC

"I am terrified of the dentist. But Dr Passov and everyone else from the first phone call put me at ease. And the..."

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Dentists near Elsternwick

Data-driven insights based on 838 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 9 trust signal responses

87 / 100

Local Service Score

9 Award Winners

$300 median Typical Cost most jobs $200–$300

100% Positive Feedback

Elsternwick has an unusually strong field of dentists — nine of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (36% award rate), with 838 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.

Cost guide

Across reviewed dentist jobs in Elsternwick, $300 is the median price — most jobs come in between $200 and $300 — 20% above the Victorian average. Nearby: Gardenvale ($300), Ripponlea ($300), Caulfield ($300). Prices have risen 100% since 2010 (from $150 to $300 median), averaging 6.7% per year. If you've received a quote above $300, it lands in the top 25% locally — reasonable for more complex work, worth questioning for routine jobs.

Local factors

Ratings & trust

Review flow in Elsternwick runs above typical: 41.9 new dentist reviews a year (56% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.

Based on 838 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

41.9 / yr Review velocity +299%

4.9 stars Avg rating above avg

$300 Typical cost +31%

5.0 stars Service rating

33.5 avg Reviews / provider

23.0 / 10k Provider density

Dentist reviews & ratings over time — Elsternwick area

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Dentist reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Elsternwick area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2007	3	4.7	no prices reported
2008	3	4.3	no prices reported
2009	8	4.5	no prices reported
2010	3	5.0	$150
2011	8	4.8	$120
2012	7	4.9	no prices reported
2013	18	4.9	$1,060
2014	27	4.9	$583
2015	89	5.0	$100
2016	59	4.9	$215
2017	125	5.0	$200
2018	83	4.9	$259
2019	60	5.0	$215
2020	63	4.9	$240
2021	26	5.0	$275
2022	65	5.0	$263
2023	97	4.9	$250
2024	71	5.0	$300
2025	14	5.0	$300
2026	9	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Elsternwick area profile ABS Census 2021

10,887 Population

28.2% Own with mortgage

38.2% Houses

$2,209 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 Elsternwick 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 Elsternwick — FAQs

How much do dentists charge in Elsternwick?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, dentists in Elsternwick typically charge between $200 and $300. This is 20% above the Victorian average.

Is there a quieter time of year for dentists in Elsternwick?

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

How do I pick the right dentist in Elsternwick?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Elsternwick has 838 dentist reviews on Word of Mouth. Bay Street Dental Group (2026), Care Family Dental (2024) and Happy Dentistry (2024) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 6 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

How do Elsternwick dentists compare to the state average?

Dentists in Elsternwick have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 838 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.84 stars.

Does the Elsternwick housing mix influence local dentists?

Household incomes in Elsternwick ($2,209/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does dentist pricing — 20% above the Victorian average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Elsternwick has a median age of 38, a median household income of $2,209/week.

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