Dentists in Melbourne: which clinics ChatGPT and Gemini name
Smile Solutions keeps surfacing in talk of Melbourne dentists, named in 121 of 180 answers. When the models relied on what they already knew, the clinics on the list barely registered: MC Dental came up in 8 of 108 answers, while Gorgeous Smiles Dentistry, Australian Dentists Clinic and Art De Dente were never mentioned.
Once the models searched online, things shifted. MC Dental climbed to 28 of 72 answers, Gorgeous Smiles Dentistry appeared in 19 of 72 and Australian Dentists Clinic in 14 of 72. Ask about implants, though, even for a demanding case, and no clinic from the list was named. Pinnacle Dental and St Kilda Dentist never came up for any question.
- Place
- Melbourne, Australia
- Measured
- Questions asked in
- English
- Models
- ChatGPT (GPT-5.6 Luna) and Gemini (Gemini 3.6 Flash)
- Answers
- 180 (3 runs of 60)
- Clinics tracked
- 9
The clinics we tracked
Each cell counts the answers that named the clinic out of the answers in which we tracked it, then the share and the range it would most likely fall in if we asked again (95 %).
| Clinic | All answers | ChatGPT | Gemini | Without web search | With web search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art De Denteartdedente.com.au | 9 of 1805 % · 3–9 % | 2 of 902 % · <1–8 % | 7 of 908 % · 4–15 % | 0 of 1080–3 % | 9 of 7212 % · 7–22 % |
| Australian Dentists Clinicdentistsclinic.com.au | 14 of 1808 % · 5–13 % | 6 of 907 % · 3–14 % | 8 of 909 % · 5–17 % | 0 of 1080–3 % | 14 of 7219 % · 12–30 % |
| Dental on Flindersdentalonflinders.com.au | 3 of 1802 % · <1–5 % | 3 of 903 % · 1–9 % | 0 of 900–4 % | 0 of 1080–3 % | 3 of 724 % · 1–12 % |
| Gorgeous Smiles Dentistrygorgeoussmiles.com.au | 19 of 18011 % · 7–16 % | 5 of 906 % · 2–12 % | 14 of 9016 % · 10–24 % | 0 of 1080–3 % | 19 of 7226 % · 18–38 % |
| MC Dentalmcdental.com.au | 36 of 18020 % · 15–26 % | 11 of 9012 % · 7–21 % | 25 of 9028 % · 20–38 % | 8 of 1087 % · 4–14 % | 28 of 7239 % · 28–50 % |
| Melbourne Dentistmelbournedentist.com | 3 of 1802 % · <1–5 % | 3 of 903 % · 1–9 % | 0 of 900–4 % | 2 of 1082 % · <1–6 % | 1 of 721 % · <1–8 % |
| Pinnacle Dentalpinnacledentaldocklands.com.au | 0 of 1800–2 % | 0 of 900–4 % | 0 of 900–4 % | 0 of 1080–3 % | 0 of 720–5 % |
| St Kilda Dentiststkildadentist.com.au | 0 of 1800–2 % | 0 of 900–4 % | 0 of 900–4 % | 0 of 1080–3 % | 0 of 720–5 % |
| The Affordable Dentist Melbourneaffordabledentistcbd.melbourne | 4 of 1802 % · <1–6 % | 1 of 901 % · <1–6 % | 3 of 903 % · 1–9 % | 0 of 1080–3 % | 4 of 726 % · 2–13 % |
Where the answers disagree
For these clinics the two ranges do not overlap, so the difference is larger than repeated asking would explain.
With and without web search
- MC Dental: named in 8 of 108 answers without web search and in 28 of 72 with it.
- Gorgeous Smiles Dentistry: named in 0 of 108 answers without web search and in 19 of 72 with it.
- Australian Dentists Clinic: named in 0 of 108 answers without web search and in 14 of 72 with it.
- Art De Dente: named in 0 of 108 answers without web search and in 9 of 72 with it.
In the models' words
Lines from the answers, verbatim apart from formatting.
There is no single authoritative ranking of Melbourne dentists, and online reviews can be misleading. However, the following practices and institutions are generally well regarded for their longevity, specialist capability, teaching links, or established reputation.
Which dentists and dental clinics in Melbourne, Australia have the strongest reputation?For most people seeking a normal check-up and clean, I would start with Core Dental, DENTL, Bay Dental Brighton or MC Dental. For major cosmetic or complex work, I would obtain consultations from Smile Solutions and Dental Boutique and compare the treatment plans rather than choosing solely by online rating.
Give me a top-10 list of the best dentists and dental clinics in Melbourne, Australia.If you have mild to moderate crowding/gaps: A multi-disciplinary clinic (like Core Dental, MC Dental, or Kew Dentistry) where a general dentist manages both your clean and your aligners/braces will work seamlessly.
I need one place for two things: a check-up with a professional cleaning, and teeth straightening with braces or aligners. Which dentists and dental clinics in Melbourne, Australia cover both?MC Dental (Melbourne Central, Docklands, Glen Waverley, Brighten): Widely recommended for convenience, extended operating hours (open 7 days a week), and transparent, upfront pricing. They are particularly popular for handling urgent appointments and wisdom tooth extractions.
What are the best dentists and dental clinics in Melbourne, Australia?Other names in the answers
The models brought these up on their own. We did not track them, so there is no share: the number is how many of the 180 answers mentioned the name. Hospitals, insurers, professional bodies and treatment brands appear here as the models wrote them.
- Smile Solutions 121
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency 73
- Australian Dental Association 56
- University of Melbourne 46
- Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne 44
- Bupa 42
- Medibank 42
- The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne 40
- Collins Street Dental 35
- Invisalign 35
- HCF 34
- Core Dental 32
The 18 questions
As we asked them. Each line under a question counts its answers and the tracked clinics they named.
Open request for a recommendation
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What are the best dentists and dental clinics in Melbourne, Australia?
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Which dentists and dental clinics in Melbourne, Australia would you recommend?
Request for a ranked list
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Give me a top-10 list of the best dentists and dental clinics in Melbourne, Australia.
Who can be trusted
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Which dentists and dental clinics in Melbourne, Australia are considered the most trustworthy?
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Which dentists and dental clinics in Melbourne, Australia are most often recommended for the way they treat people?
Comparing options
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Compare the best dentists and dental clinics in Melbourne, Australia by quality, reputation, price and waiting times.
Who the experts are
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Which dentists and dental clinics in Melbourne, Australia have the strongest reputation?
Alternatives
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Which dentists and dental clinics in Melbourne, Australia are good alternatives if I'm not happy with the place I go to now?
A patient's constraint
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I need one place for two things: a check-up with a professional cleaning, and teeth straightening with braces or aligners. Which dentists and dental clinics in Melbourne, Australia cover both?
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I'm looking for implants to replace missing teeth. Which dentists and dental clinics in Melbourne, Australia would you recommend?
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Where can I get urgent help with a toothache in Melbourne, Australia?
A trade-off
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Two things matter to me: teeth straightening with braces or aligners, and clear prices before treatment starts. Which dentists and dental clinics in Melbourne, Australia are best at each?
Exploring options
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I'm choosing among dentists and dental clinics in Melbourne, Australia and I want urgent help with a toothache. What are my best options?
A problem to solve
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Which dentists and dental clinics in Melbourne, Australia would you suggest as a replacement? I'm tired of the place I go to now.
A specialist need
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Mine is a demanding case and I need implants to replace missing teeth. Which dentists and dental clinics in Melbourne, Australia have the best specialists for it?
Budget
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I need clear prices before treatment starts and my budget is tight. Which dentists and dental clinics in Melbourne, Australia are on the cheaper side?
A specific treatment
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I need a check-up with a professional cleaning. Which dentists and dental clinics in Melbourne, Australia are a good fit?
Switching dentist
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I want to switch. Which dentists and dental clinics in Melbourne, Australia do people usually move to?
How Melbourne was measured
Each of the 18 questions went to ChatGPT and to Gemini, in 3 separate runs; 12 of them were asked twice, with the model's web search off and on. A question that itself named a clinic is left out, since its answer would name that clinic by force. The clinics we tracked are the ones we chose to measure in Melbourne and the clinics they compete with for the same patients.
Ansmeter Benchmark v2.0, methodology 2026.10, prompt library 2026.10-service-voice. The method and its limits: Methodology. The table as a file: data.csv.
We ran this measurement on our own initiative; no clinic asked for it or paid for it. If a clinic's name or website is wrong here, write to us and we will correct it.