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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

Wednesday: 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

"Good explanation, efficient and quick clean"

4.9

72 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 78 165 417 943 2024 Award

Toorak VIC

Wednesday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001658637

Photos from Care Family Dental

"Nish was fantastic, taking great care and showing professionalism at all times. 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

Wednesday: 8:00am to 6:00pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001968296

Photos from Gorgeous Smiles Dentistry

"Great customer service and excellent dentists. I have seen Dr. Minoo for cosmetic and Dr Roshy for general dentistry..."

4.9

18 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 52 867 331 427

Brighton VIC

Wednesday: 9:00am to 5:30pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001023992

Photos from Lifestyle Smiles

"Fantastic dentist with great customer service. All the staff here are so nice and go out of the way to make sure you..."

4.9

43 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 71 785 126 600

Seddon VIC

Wednesday: 9:00am to 7:00pm

Ahpra No. DEN0001022561

"Sensational. Made me feel so comfortable and confident. I was in good hands. 10/10 (Steph has been a patient of..."

5.0

7 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 86 626 354 149 2024 Award

Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: 10:00am to 6:00pm

Photos from Happy Dentistry

"The dentist is so gentle,assistants are nice, and receptionist is friendly."

5.0

64 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Armadale VIC

Wednesday: 9am- 6.30pm

"Very friendly staffs and always been looked after very well."

5.0

53 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Armadale VIC

Wednesday: 8:30am - 5:30pm

"Friendly environment and gentlest dentist ever. Super satisfied with the Rosanna’s thoroughness, patience and..."

4.6

8 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.5

Elwood VIC

Wednesday: 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

Wednesday: 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

Wednesday: 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 found Dr. Helen via a google search. The fact that she did Dental Implants on-site without having to see an..."

4.3

10 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.5 Value 3.9

McKinnon VIC

"I recently saw Dr Claire Kimpton. I generally only see a dentist when I have to, perhaps every couple of years. I was..."

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 840 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 10 trust signal responses

89 / 100

Local Service Score

9 Award Winners

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

100% Would Choose Again

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 840 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.

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. Review flow in Elsternwick runs above typical: 42.0 new dentist reviews a year (56% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.

Local factors

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.

Based on 840 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

42.0 / yr Review velocity +316%

4.9 stars Avg rating above avg

$300 Typical cost +31%

5.0 stars Service rating

33.6 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	11	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.

Are local dentists worth recommending?

According to 10 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their dentist in Elsternwick again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.

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 840 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. Look for providers with a high 'would choose again' score — the Elsternwick average is 100%.

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 840 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.84 stars.

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