What is the average Google rating for a dentist? 4.79 stars, city by city
The average US dental practice in our study has a 4.79-star Google rating, and the median is 4.9. Every city we studied averages between 4.73 and 4.86. When ratings are this close, patients decide on other things.
- National average: 4.79★ (median 4.9) across 2,318 practices.
- Highest city average: Scottsdale (4.86★); lowest: San Francisco (4.73★).
- Ratings barely differ, so review depth, recency, replies and booking ease decide.
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Average dentist Google rating in 20 US cities
Short answer: 4.79 stars nationally, and between 4.73 and 4.86 in every city we studied.
| # | Metro | Practices | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottsdale | 103 | 4.86★ |
| 2 | Miami | 127 | 4.85★ |
| 3 | Austin | 112 | 4.84★ |
| 4 | Dallas | 129 | 4.83★ |
| 5 | Las Vegas | 120 | 4.83★ |
| 6 | Houston | 123 | 4.81★ |
| 7 | Nashville | 90 | 4.81★ |
| 8 | Washington DC | 128 | 4.79★ |
| 9 | Los Angeles | 126 | 4.79★ |
| 10 | New York | 127 | 4.78★ |
| 11 | Denver | 120 | 4.78★ |
| 12 | Seattle | 117 | 4.78★ |
| 13 | Orlando | 117 | 4.78★ |
| 14 | Chicago | 123 | 4.77★ |
| 15 | Philadelphia | 116 | 4.77★ |
| 16 | Phoenix | 64 | 4.77★ |
| 17 | San Diego | 123 | 4.76★ |
| 18 | Atlanta | 119 | 4.75★ |
| 19 | Boston | 120 | 4.74★ |
| 20 | San Francisco | 114 | 4.73★ |
| United States | 2,318 | 4.79★ |
Why a 4.8 rating doesn't set a practice apart
Short answer: when nearly every option shows close to 4.8 stars, patients compare what differs.
- Review depth: a typical practice has 319.5 reviews. See how many reviews a dentist needs.
- Recency: the median practice gets about 5.17 new reviews a month.
- Replies: owners reply to about 49% of reviews.
- What reviews say about treatment plans: see the upselling mismatch.
Method: Google ratings for 2,318 US dental practices across 20 metros (September 2026). See the methodology & data.
What US dental practice patients expect, and where they don't get it
Findings from our study of 2,318 US dental practices across 20 metros and about 3,000 patient reviews. Read the findings below, or download the complete report.
Related pages from the US team
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Dental benchmarks for 20 cities
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State of Dental Google Presence 2026
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Dental marketing, USA
How we help US dental practices.
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Common questions
What is a good Google rating for a dentist?
The US average in our study of 2,318 dental practices is 4.79 stars, and every city averages between 4.73 and 4.86. A rating well below your city's average will stand out.
Which US city has the highest-rated dentists?
Among the 20 metros we studied, Scottsdale had the highest average at 4.86 stars. Differences between cities are small, so treat rankings as indicative.
Does a higher rating help a dentist rank on Google?
Our study shows visible patterns, not Google's ranking formula. Because ratings are so similar, they do little to set a practice apart; review volume, recency and replies vary much more.
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How does your practice compare with your city?
A free 30-minute call with the US team. We'll benchmark your profile against your city.