Can we advertise treatment prices and offers for dental services?
Generally yes, with care. Dental clinics can share transparent prices and genuine offers, but should avoid misleading claims, guaranteed results, "painless" promises they cannot…
Why is my clinic not showing when people search ‘dentist near me’?
Quick answer
Your clinic usually doesn't show for "dentist near me" because the Google Business Profile has the wrong main category, too few recent reviews, incomplete details, or competitors closer to the person searching. Set the main category to "Dentist" or "Dental clinic", list every treatment, add real clinic photos, collect reviews every week and link a website with treatment pages.
Check the basics
- Search your exact clinic name. If it doesn’t appear, the profile may be unverified or suspended.
- Main category “Dentist” or “Dental clinic”, not “Doctor” or “Clinic”.
- Doctor names, timings, phone and appointment link filled in.
What helps you rank nearby
- Reviews: steady new reviews mentioning treatments like root canal or aligners.
- Services: every treatment listed on the profile.
- Photos: reception, chairs, equipment, the dentists.
- Website: treatment pages with your area name, linked from the profile.
- Consistency: same name, address and phone on Practo, Justdial and your website.
What you can’t change
Distance. Google favours clinics close to the searcher, so you will rank best within a few kilometres. For patients farther away, run Google ads or create pages for nearby areas.
Avoid
Keyword-stuffed names like “Best Dental Clinic Velachery”, fake reviews and virtual office addresses can get the profile suspended.
Ask for reviews the right way
Ask after a successful treatment, send the link on WhatsApp, and never offer discounts for reviews.
| Factor | Fix | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Category and details | "Dentist" as main category, doctors listed | Once, update as needed |
| Reviews | Ask after every successful treatment | Weekly |
| Website | Treatment pages linked to profile | Add pages over time |
Key numbers
85% of consumers act on online reviews, and how recent the reviews are matters most.
BrightLocal Local Consumer Review Survey 2026 (via PinMeTo)
Key takeaways
- Use "Dentist" or "Dental clinic" as your main category.
- Steady reviews mentioning treatments help most.
- Distance matters, so use ads for farther areas.
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