The Smile Place Mt Eliza
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Word of Mouth dentists in Somerville receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 309 reviews.
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"I am 82 years old and this is the best dentist i’ve seen in my lifetime "
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"Welcome to affordable dentist, your budget dentist. We provide complete range of dental services using most advanced..."
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"The Somersmiles Dental Team are very passionate about providing their patients a gentle, caring and nurturing..."
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"Recently found a need for a tooth to be extracted and a dental plate modified to adjust to extraction, receptionist..."
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"Nice friendly staff, always try to fit you in as soon as they can. The prices are reasonable, a bit cheaper than some..."
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"I have MAJOR dental anxiety, however since coming to 32 Pearls... I am the calmest I have ever been. I see Michael,..."
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"Dr Mariana is a very competent, gentle and caring dentist. She looked after my husband and I and made us very..."
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"The best dentist ever. Great Service. Great everything! PERFECT!! "
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"Martin (ably assisted by Marge) was outstanding. First class work to save two teeth filled with decay. Also required..."
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"Great service and the dentist was really good. Fixed my tooth and I haven't had a problem. Will definitely go back."
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"I have been attending this clinic for many years and have always had fast, efficient service from the start to..."
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"Dr Julie Gittins was very nice, thorough and value for money. Can highly recommend this dentist. Have been to many..."
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"Excellent quality of care, experienced drs. I would recommend them to my friends. "
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"I take my children to this centre and their dentist is amazing. So much patience and energy. My kids love her and all..."
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"Wow this Dentist is fantastic Dr. Denver is caring and gentle, I hate going to the Dentist and the team there made me..."
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"I had 3 wisdom teeth removed here with Dr Paulo Pinho. He was professional the whole way through, from the initial..."
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"Advantage Medical Centre is your friendly Medical & Dental centre in Crib Point, Victoria. We provide a complete..."
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"Advantage Medical Dental is your friendly affordable dentist clinic in Crib Point, Victoria. We provide a complete..."
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"Dr Hussey and his staff all make going to the dentist, something which many people dread, very easy. They are all..."
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"I was recommended to take my son here for a checkup, he has autism which makes a trip to the dentist near impossible!..."
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"Thank you for my new smile. Dr Scott Robertson made my experience so easy. Helped me achieve the solution I had..."
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"Small family run dental clinic with just one dentist and friendly staff. Very fair prices and best of all was that Dr..."
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"Great Medical center, friendly staff, they bulk bill, able to do everything from plaster, stitches to blood tests and..."
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"I have visited this dental surgery a number of times, and been very happy with the professional service, and quality..."
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Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 305 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 18 trust signal responses
With 305 customer reviews covering 25 dentists, Somerville has a substantial dentist review history to draw on when comparing providers, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years.
Based on post-service customer responses, 100% would choose their dentist again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional — a consistent satisfaction pattern across the local provider base. Somerville's dentist ratings have improved from 4.4/5 (2008) to 4.9/5 (2026), suggesting a local market that's getting stronger over time. With 16.1 new dentist reviews per year here — 40% below the Victorian average — the current ratings are based on a smaller sample than most areas, worth keeping in mind when comparing providers.
Customer reviews on Word of Mouth put the median dentist job in Somerville at $390, with most landing between $258 and $530 — 9% above the Victorian average. Nearby: Tyabb ($390), Langwarrin South ($390), Baxter ($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.
With household income in Somerville at $1,781/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local dentists price at 9% above the Victorian average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict.
Based on 305 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 4.0 | $120 |
| 2009 | 3 | 3.7 | $500 |
| 2010 | 6 | 4.7 | $120 |
| 2011 | 15 | 4.3 | $60 |
| 2012 | 16 | 4.5 | $215 |
| 2013 | 19 | 4.8 | $126 |
| 2014 | 16 | 4.9 | $353 |
| 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | $400 |
| 2016 | 23 | 4.6 | $420 |
| 2017 | 7 | 5.0 | $193 |
| 2018 | 16 | 5.0 | $200 |
| 2019 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2020 | 23 | 5.0 | $449 |
| 2021 | 28 | 4.9 | $70 |
| 2022 | 34 | 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.
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 Somerville 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.
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, dentists in Somerville typically charge between $258 and $530. This is 9% above the Victorian average.
According to 18 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their dentist in Somerville again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, dentist demand in Somerville tends to peak in November and is quietest in March. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Somerville has 305 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 Somerville average is 100%.
Dentists in Somerville have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 305 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.