Canberra Health Services runs public dental care for local children under 14 from five health centres: Belconnen, City, Gungahlin, Phillip and Tuggeranong. Families using the Child Dental Benefits Schedule pay no co-payment; otherwise children aged five to 14 pay $84.55 per recall period.
The ACT’s population was 473,855 in June 2024, growing 1.6% over the year.
Six agencies appear here, two of them with dental or healthcare work. None publishes rates. The oldest dates from 1993, and two started in 2016 and 2017. Offices are in Canberra, Dickson, Fyshwick and Isaacs.
Dental SEO Market Statistics: Canberra
- In Canberra, the average wait for CHS Dental general restorative treatment was just under 10 months as of 31 October 2025 (ACT Legislative Assembly, Answer to Question on Notice, 2025).
- The longest wait for non-clinically assessed clients of the ACT public dental service was 16 months as of 30 June 2025 (ACT Legislative Assembly, Answer to Question on Notice, 2025).
- ACT funding for public dental care through partnered private providers rose from $1,822,905 to $2,840,485 for 2025-26 (ACT Legislative Assembly, Answer to Question on Notice, 2025).
- Canberra’s water has been fluoridated since 1964, and fluoridated water reaches 100% of the ACT (WaterScore, Fluoride in Australian Tap Water, 2026).
- Nationally, 53.2% of people aged 15 and over saw a dental professional in 2023-24 (Australian Bureau of Statistics, Patient Experiences, 2024).
- The longest-running agency in Canberra, Stavridis Group, has been in business since 1993 (company information, 2026).
- 2 of the 6 agencies based in the Canberra area have dental or healthcare marketing experience (agency websites and directory profiles, 2026).
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Quick Picks: Best Dental SEO Companies Rankings In Canberra
Short on time? These are the standouts from our 6 reviewed local agencies.
Key Findings From Our Research of Top-Tier Dental SEO Services in Canberra
Numbers from our own review of every agency on this page.
- 6agencies based in Canberra made our list after we checked their reviews, clients, results and terms.
- 1 of 6focus on dental or healthcare marketing; the rest are general agencies with dental clients.
- 2 of 6name at least one dental client publicly, so you can check their work.
- 1 of 6publish case studies with real figures such as traffic, leads or revenue.
- 1 of 6have a rating we could verify, averaging 5.0 stars.
- 85/100is the average DSA Score here. Top score: 88/100.
Updated automatically from our agency data. Last data refresh: November 2026.
How We Score Each Agency
Every agency in the main list is based in Canberra. National dental agencies that work here are shown separately below it. We checked each one’s dental client work, public reviews, published results and terms before adding it, then read every client testimonial we could find. Only agencies that pass these checks are listed, so every DSA Score starts at 80. The other 20 depend on how many of the 100 points below each agency earns: DSA Score = 80 + points earned ÷ 5.
- Profile (up to 80 points). Five factors scored out of 20 each, then scaled to 80:
- Client reviews: a verified rating on Google, Clutch, G2, UpCity, Trustpilot or a similar platform
- Experience: years in business, a named founder or leader, and a dental or healthcare focus
- Client portfolio: how many dental clients the agency names publicly
- Published results: case studies with real figures, such as traffic, leads or revenue
- Transparency: published prices, clear contract terms, and a confirmed website and location
- Client feedback (up to 20 points). What clients actually say, from the testimonials we read on Google, independent review sites and the agency’s own website:
- Independent reviews (6): how many reviews we found that the agency doesn’t control
- Client satisfaction (8): how consistently clients praise the agency, adjusted so a handful of reviews can’t outscore a long track record
- Independent sources (4): how much of the feedback comes from Google and review sites rather than the agency’s own pages
- Dental clients (2): at least one review from a dental practice
- Verification. Client feedback points are reduced when reviews or agency details can’t be verified.
We summarise each client review in our own words and link to the original, so you can read it in full.
Price ranges are a guide based on published rates and typical fees for agencies of a similar profile. Always ask for a written quote.
What Clients Say About the Top Dental SEO Agencies in Canberra
We gathered 8 client reviews for the agencies on this page from Google, independent review sites and the agencies’ own websites, and summarised each one in plain English. Clients most often praise their communication and responsiveness.
What Clients Praise Most
Most reviewed on Google and independent sites: Stavridis Group, with 4 client reviews.
Serving Canberra businesses since 1993, Stavridis Group works from Isaacs in the city's south with a dedicated local SEO Canberra service, Google Ads, social media, web design and marketing strategy. A Belconnen dental practice praises the agency for genuinely caring about client success and following a consistent, strategic plan, and other clients report strong search rankings and websites delivered on time. Rated 5.0 on Google, the team also creates in-house photography, video and animation that show a practice and the people behind it, applies consumer psychology to campaigns, and builds AI chatbots and agents that answer patient questions around the clock, giving local dental practices a well-rounded growth partner.
Why Choose Stavridis Group
- In business in Canberra since 1993
- Has a dedicated local SEO Canberra service
- Offers consumer psychology as a marketing service
- Builds AI agents and chatbots for clients
- In-house photography, video and animation
What Clients Say About Stavridis Group
- 4 on Google
- 1 from dental practices
Clients Most Often Praise
- Dental website design 2
- Higher Google Maps & local rankings 1
- Clear reporting & honesty 1
- Communication & responsiveness 1
In ShortClients praise web/logo design, attentiveness and SEO/publicity results, including a dental practice client.
Dental practice says the agency genuinely cares about client success and follows a consistent, strategic plan.
See it on designrush.comSoftware business owner reports strong search rankings and publicity achieved for his software.
See it on designrush.comMiss Lori says the agency designed the company's official website and was professional and responsive.
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- Terry Hartmann praises webpage and logo design, attention to detail, an easy process and on-time delivery. Google, 17 July 2020
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 40.1 of 100 (profile 29 × 0.8 + client feedback 16.9). DSA Score: 88/100
Key Strengths
- Follows a consistent strategic marketing plan for dental practices
- Designs practice websites and logos with attention to detail and on-time delivery
- Produces in-house photos and video showing a practice and its team
- Builds AI chatbots that answer patient questions on practice websites
At a Glance
| Services | Local SEO, Google Ads, social media, web design, video and photography, AI chatbots, marketing strategy |
|---|---|
| Hourly Price Range | Not published |
| Project Price Range | Quoted per project |
| Top Clients | No dental clients named |
| Ratings We Checked | Google 5.0 (9 reviews) |
Multi-clinic healthcare marketing is proven ground for Threesides Marketing, a Canberra agency on Cape Street in Dickson that has partnered for years with SportsCare, a physiotherapy group with five clinics. That long-term work covered new clinic openings, a hand clinic launch and a full rebrand, and SportsCare recorded 3,359 website bookings in 2023. The team runs Google Ads, Meta ads including campaigns for women's health services, social media and email, and produces patient testimonial video and photography in-house. Custom analytics dashboards, Pipedrive CRM follow-ups for new patient inquiries and digital skills training make Threesides a natural fit for growing dental groups in the ACT.
Why Choose Threesides Marketing
- Long-term work for five-clinic SportsCare physiotherapy group
- SportsCare saw 3,359 website bookings in 2023
- Ran Meta ads for women's health services
- Offers digital marketing training for in-house teams
- Office on Cape Street, Dickson
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 31.2 of 100 (profile 39 × 0.8 + client feedback 0). DSA Score: 86/100
Key Strengths
- Builds custom dashboards that pull a practice's marketing analytics into one view
- Sets up Pipedrive CRM with automated follow-ups for new patient enquiries
- Improves practice website SEO and conversions so more visitors book appointments
- Produces patient testimonial, social and advertising video and photography in-house
At a Glance
| Services | Marketing strategy, Google Ads, Meta ads, social media, email marketing, website support, graphic design |
|---|---|
| Hourly Price Range | Not published |
| Project Price Range | Quoted per project |
| Top Clients | SportsCare and Physiotherapy, Yass Valley Council, Old Bus Depot Markets |
Social media is the sole focus at Ivy Social, a Canberra agency founded in 2017 by an ACT Young Businesswoman of the Year and named a Telstra Business Awards state finalist. Working from Fyshwick with further offices in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, the nine-person specialist team handles social strategy, management, paid social ads, content creation, community management and influencer campaigns. A 90% client retention rate and an average client tenure of 3.5 years speak to lasting partnerships with brands such as Mercedes-Benz Canberra and ACT Pools, while Region Media praises responsive account executives. Experience with health and wellness content gives dental practices a strong partner for building patient trust on social channels.
Why Choose Ivy Social
- Founded in 2017 by Emily Coates
- Reports 90% client retention
- Average client tenure of 3.5 years
- Founder was ACT Young Businesswoman of the Year
- Nine-person specialist team named on its site
What Clients Say About Ivy Social
- 4 on its website
Clients Most Often Praise
- Communication & responsiveness 2
- Clear reporting & honesty 1
In ShortAgency-site quotes from Canberra businesses praise responsiveness, communication and social media results.
Client says everything is handled for them without hassle or worry.
See it on ivysocial.com.auClient reports customers noticing and complimenting their strong social media presence.
See it on ivysocial.com.auClient recommends the agency as competent and good at communicating.
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- Region Media: Client finds the account executives responsive and easy to work with. Agency website
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 25.3 of 100 (profile 23 × 0.8 + client feedback 6.9). DSA Score: 85/100
Key Strengths
- Assigns responsive account executives who are easy for practices to work with
- Runs influencer campaigns alongside a practice's social media management
- Brings health and wellness social content experience to practice accounts
At a Glance
| Services | Social media strategy, social media management, paid social ads, content creation, community management |
|---|---|
| Hourly Price Range | Not published |
| Project Price Range | Quoted per project |
| Top Clients | No dental clients named |
| Awards & Recognition | Telstra Business Awards state finalist |
CRE8IVE is a strategy, creative and digital agency with around 25 years in Canberra, based in Centrepoint on Petrie Plaza with a second office in Sydney. Clients include health and public sector organizations such as Palliative Care Australia, Comcare, Relationships Australia, the Australian National University, the ACT Government and Transport Canberra. The team specializes in secure Drupal and GovCMS websites, bespoke applications, marketing strategy, communications, creative design and SEO. For dental practices and health organizations, that experience translates into a clear brand identity, well-planned patient communications and a secure, search-friendly website built to institutional standards.
Why Choose CRE8IVE
- Clients include Palliative Care Australia
- Builds Drupal and GovCMS websites
- Works for Comcare and Relationships Australia
- Office in Centrepoint, Petrie Plaza
- Second office on Margaret Street, Sydney
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 21.6 of 100 (profile 27 × 0.8 + client feedback 0). DSA Score: 84/100
Key Strengths
- Develops bespoke applications for practices beyond standard website builds
- Builds secure Drupal websites suited to healthcare and dental organisations
- Plans marketing strategy and communications for dental and health practices
- Creates creative design that gives a dental practice a clear identity
At a Glance
| Services | Marketing strategy, communications, creative design, website development, Drupal and GovCMS, SEO |
|---|---|
| Hourly Price Range | Not published |
| Project Price Range | Quoted per project |
| Top Clients | Palliative Care Australia, Comcare, Relationships Australia, Australian National University, ACT Government |
Part media publisher and part digital marketing agency, JSLmedia operates from Marcus Clarke Street in Canberra and has been in business since 2016. Holding Google Partner and HubSpot partner badges, the team offers local SEO, Google Business Profile management, Google Ads, social media ads and website design, along with less common channels such as connected TV, Spotify and out-of-home advertising. A free local SEO audit starts each engagement. For Canberra dental practices, that means consistent name, address and phone details across directories, a steady flow of Google reviews from satisfied patients to lift map pack rankings, and Search and Display ads that reach local patients wherever they are.
Why Choose JSLmedia
- Canberra head office on Marcus Clarke Street
- Offers Google Business Profile and local SEO work
- Sells connected TV and Spotify ads
- Publishes four niche news sites
- Google Partner and HubSpot partner badges
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 18.4 of 100 (profile 23 × 0.8 + client feedback 0). DSA Score: 84/100
Key Strengths
- Keeps practice name, address and phone consistent across local directories
- Offers practices a free local SEO audit before work begins
- Runs Google Display ads alongside Search campaigns to reach local patients
At a Glance
| Services | Local SEO, Google Business Profile, Google Ads, social media ads, website design, connected TV ads, out-of-home ads |
|---|---|
| Hourly Price Range | Not published |
| Project Price Range | Quoted per project |
| Top Clients | No dental clients named |
Canberra practices wanting a sharper local presence without a large retainer can look to Small Business Digital, an agency on Allara Street in the city centre. Their services start with Google Business Profile audits and setup, then extend to Meta ads, online reputation management, Messenger chatbots for lead capture and mobile-first websites built as Progressive Web Apps. The team also uses AI tools to plan 12-week content calendars and audits Meta Business assets and access roles for security gaps. Managed monthly plans include four hours of support, and every engagement begins with a free 15-minute Zoom discovery session, an easy first step for a dental practice focused on map pack visibility and reviews.
Why Choose Small Business Digital
- Google Business Profile audit and setup service
- Offers online reputation management
- Builds Messenger chatbots for lead capture
- Managed plans include four hours of monthly support
- Office on Allara Street, Canberra city
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 16.8 of 100 (profile 21 × 0.8 + client feedback 0). DSA Score: 83/100
Key Strengths
- Audits a practice's Meta Business assets and access roles for security gaps
- Builds mobile-first practice websites as Progressive Web Apps for patients on phones
- Uses AI tools to plan a 12-week content calendar of practice posts
- Starts with a free 15-minute Zoom discovery session with the practice
At a Glance
| Services | Local SEO, Google Business Profile setup, Meta ads, reputation management, Messenger chatbots, website setup |
|---|---|
| Hourly Price Range | Not published |
| Project Price Range | Quoted per project |
| Top Clients | No dental clients named |
Ratings, testimonials and figures on this page come from each agency’s public review profiles, Google reviews republished on directories, the agencies’ own websites and their published case studies, reviewed for the November 2026 rankings. We feature the client feedback that best shows each agency’s strengths, summarised in our own words; follow each link to see the original review profile. Contact each agency directly to confirm current pricing before signing a contract.
Dental SEO in Canberra: Frequently Asked Questions
Our Tuggeranong practice sees a lot of CDBS families and wants more of them booking online. Which Canberra agency has a bookings record?
Threesides Marketing. Its long-running client SportsCare, a five-clinic physio group, logged 3,359 website bookings in 2023. Threesides handled that group’s clinic openings, a hand clinic launch and a rebrand, and it also ran Meta ads for women’s health services. The agency works from Cape Street in Dickson. It publishes no prices and has no public rating we could verify.
Stavridis Group has worked in Isaacs since 1993. What would a practice in Canberra's south get from it?
A local SEO service plus Google Ads, social media and web design, with photography, video and animation made in-house. It also builds AI chatbots and lists consumer psychology as a service. Stavridis Group is the oldest agency on the Canberra page. It names no dental clients, publishes no prices and has no public rating we could verify.
CRE8IVE works for Palliative Care Australia and Comcare. Is it set up for dental work or for government?
Its record leans toward health bodies and government. Clients include Palliative Care Australia, Comcare, Relationships Australia, ANU, the ACT Government and Transport Canberra. CRE8IVE offers strategy, communications, design, SEO and Drupal or GovCMS websites from Centrepoint on Petrie Plaza. Its service list has no paid ads, so a practice wanting monthly Google Ads would need another firm.
We are a solo practice with a neglected Google Business Profile. Who in Canberra sets one up and handles reviews?
Small Business Digital on Allara Street does both. CEO Mike Hillsdon’s team audits and sets up Google Business Profiles, runs online reputation management, Meta ads and Messenger chatbots, and its managed plans include four hours of support a month. JSLmedia on Marcus Clarke Street also does Business Profile and local SEO work. Neither names a dental client or publishes prices.
Ivy Social reports 90% client retention. Can it run Instagram and Facebook for a cosmetic dental practice?
Yes, social is all it does. Ivy Social in Fyshwick handles social strategy, management, paid social ads, content and community management. Emily Coates founded it in 2017 and was ACT Young Businesswoman of the Year, and clients stay 3.5 years on average. It does not offer SEO or websites, names no dental clients and publishes no prices.
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