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2026 Rankings

Best Dentists in Canberra

Compare the top dentists in Canberra, ACT, ranked by our composite reputation score.

Updated October 2026 · Based on 19,749 real Google reviews across the 143 dentists

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Top Dentists in Canberra, ACT

The short answer

As of October 2026, the 3 highest-ranked dentists in Canberra, ACT on the Starworks directory are Franklin Bright Smiles (Canberra) (5.0 stars from 1,183 Google reviews), Mawson Dental Care (5.0 stars from 835 Google reviews) and Preventive Dentistry (5.0 stars from 804 Google reviews).

Starworks ranks 143 dentists in Canberra, ACT, holding 19,749 Google reviews between them. Across the 143 the median rating is 4.9 stars from a median of 70 reviews. Of the 143, 119 are rated 4.5 or better and 54 have passed 100 reviews. The most-reviewed carries 3,468 reviews, more than the top-ranked dentist holds, which is why rating alone does not set the order.

Every figure here is computed from Google review data that Starworks collects for dentists in Canberra, ACT, recalculated when this page rebuilds. Placement on this list cannot be bought.

What customers wrote about dentists in Canberra

Real Google reviews of businesses ranked on this page. Reviewer names are never shown.

“Excellent experience! I would definitely recommend this dentist. Shruti is a highly experienced and professional dentist, and the whole team is honest and transparent about pricing. Unlike some other dentists, they…”
Franklin Bright Smiles (Canberra)5/5 stars · reviewed Aug 2026 · Canberra, ACT
“I highly recommend Dr Ma at Mawson Dental. Dr Ma is incredibly professional, always takes the time to explain everything clearly and make you feel comfortable throughout your appointment. The level of care and attention…”
Mawson Dental Care5/5 stars · reviewed Aug 2026 · Canberra, ACT
“My child had a fall over the weekend and injured their two front teeth, which were bleeding heavily. I called Dr Park first thing on Monday morning to see if he could fit us in for a check-up. Even with such short…”
Preventive Dentistry5/5 stars · reviewed Aug 2026 · Canberra, ACT

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about dentists in Canberra.

Who are the best dentists in Canberra?

As of October 2026, the 3 highest-ranked dentists in Canberra, ACT on the Starworks directory are Franklin Bright Smiles (Canberra) (5.0 stars from 1,183 Google reviews), Mawson Dental Care (5.0 stars from 835 Google reviews) and Preventive Dentistry (5.0 stars from 804 Google reviews). Every figure here is computed from Google review data that Starworks collects for dentists in Canberra, ACT, recalculated when this page rebuilds. Placement on this list cannot be bought.

How many dentists does Starworks rank in Canberra?

Starworks ranks 143 dentists in Canberra, ACT, holding 19,749 Google reviews between them. Across the 143 the median rating is 4.9 stars from a median of 70 reviews. Of the 143, 119 are rated 4.5 or better and 54 have passed 100 reviews. The most-reviewed carries 3,468 reviews, more than the top-ranked dentist holds, which is why rating alone does not set the order.

What star rating should I expect from a good dentist in Canberra?

The median Google rating across the 143 dentists Starworks ranks in Canberra, ACT is 4.9 stars, and 119 of them sit at 4.5 or above. A rating at or near that median is ordinary for dentists in Canberra, ACT rather than a warning sign on its own, and a rating well above it only means much when enough reviews stand behind it.

How many Google reviews does an established dentist in Canberra have?

The median dentist Starworks ranks in Canberra, ACT carries 70 Google reviews, and 54 of the 143 dentists have passed 100. The most-reviewed of them carries 3,468.

How does Starworks rank dentists in Canberra?

Starworks gives every dentist in Canberra, ACT a reputation score out of 100 from three things: its Google star rating (up to 47 points), how many reviews back that rating (up to 35), and whether customers can reach it by website and phone number (up to 18). Review volume is the one part that can subtract: below 15 reviews it costs points, because a near-empty review record gives a stranger very little to go on. No score falls below 0 and placement cannot be bought. The score measures the strength of a business's public review record rather than the quality of its work, so it is worth reading the reviews as well, and every listing links to them on Google.

Why does a dentist in Canberra with all 5-star reviews score lower than one with a lower rating?

Because review volume counts as well as rating, and below 15 reviews it counts against you. Five perfect reviews are encouraging but thin evidence; three hundred reviews averaging 4.7 tell a stranger far more about what to expect on the day. That is a judgement about how much proof exists, not about the quality of the work, and a newer dentist with a handful of excellent reviews may still be the right choice in Canberra, ACT. The star rating and review count sit next to every score so you can weigh both yourself.

Why does the same dentist not appear several times on this list?

Some businesses run more than one Google listing, often one per suburb they service. Those are the same company, so Starworks groups them and shows the business once, using the listing with the strongest review record. That is why this page opens with 50 distinct dentists in Canberra, ACT rather than a longer list of repeats.

How often is this list of dentists in Canberra updated?

This ranking of dentists in Canberra, ACT rebuilds on a 30-day cycle and prints the date of its last rebuild above the list, which for the current version is October 2026. Ratings and review counts are re-read from Google over time rather than on a fixed schedule, so an individual figure here can be older than the rebuild date.

How can I improve my dentist business ranking in Canberra?

Collect genuine customer reviews consistently, and keep a working website and phone number on your Google listing, because those are the three inputs the score reads. There is no placement to buy on this page. For scale: the median dentist Starworks ranks in Canberra, ACT carries 70 Google reviews at 4.9 stars.

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