SEO for Dentists
Patients choose a dentist by searching nearby, reading reviews and checking what treatments you offer. We help practices show up for the treatments they want to grow and the patients they want to reach.
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SEO for Dentists: How Patients Find a Practice
Most patients find a dentist the same way: a search on their phone, a look at the map results and a quick read of the reviews. For treatments, they go further, comparing prices, reading about the procedure and looking for before and after photos.
That means two jobs for your website. Your Google Business Profile and reviews need to win the local searches, and your treatment pages need to answer the questions a patient has before they book a consultation.
Dental marketing also comes with rules. Your website needs to follow the GDC’s guidance on advertising and the advertising codes, which affects how you describe treatments, results and prices. Good SEO content works within those rules.
Who Dental SEO Needs to Reach
Very different patients, very different searches.
The patient in pain
Toothache or a broken tooth. They search “emergency dentist near me” and call whoever answers.
The new patient
Just moved or unhappy with their current practice. They look at location, reviews and whether you are taking patients.
The treatment researcher
Considering implants, aligners or whitening. They compare prices, read reviews and look at results.
The anxious patient
Has avoided the dentist for years. They want reassurance before they will even call.
SEO Checklist for Dental Practice Websites
A page for each treatment you want to grow
Implants, aligners, whitening and hygiene each deserve their own page, with honest information on what is involved.
Clear information for new patients
Whether you are taking patients, private or NHS, fees and how to register.
Emergency information that is easy to find
Opening hours, out-of-hours advice and a number that is easy to tap.
Content that follows the rules
Treatment claims, prices and photos presented in line with GDC guidance and the advertising codes.
A strong Google Business Profile
Correct categories, photos of the practice and a steady flow of reviews.
Our SEO Services for Dentists
On-site
Treatment pages that answer patients’ real questions, from cost to recovery, written in plain English.
Technical
A fast, mobile-friendly site with online booking or a clear call to action on every page.
Off-site
Google reviews, local listings and mentions from local press and community sites.
SEO for Dentists FAQs
Straight answers to the questions we get asked most. Can’t see yours?
Ask us directlyWe’re unsure what GDC guidance allows online. Can dental practices do SEO?
Dental practices can do SEO, as long as content is honest and follows GDC guidance and the advertising codes. That shapes how treatments, prices and results are described.
Patients keep phoning to ask about prices. Should SEO for dentists include treatment prices?
SEO for dentists often benefits from treatment prices, because many patients search for them. Clear “from” prices help, as long as they are accurate and explain what is included.
We don’t show up for “emergency dentist near me”. How do dentists fix that?
Dentists fix missing “emergency dentist near me” visibility through their Google Business Profile, accurate opening hours, reviews and a clear emergency page on the site.
How much does SEO for dentists cost?
SEO for dentists costs from £600 a month plus VAT, rolling with 30 days’ notice. Everyone starts with a free audit.
How long does SEO for dentists take?
How long SEO for dentists takes depends on your site, your competition and where you are starting from. Every business is different, so we will not put a timeline on it until we have seen your site.
We also offer facial aesthetics. Is there separate SEO for aesthetics clinics?
There is separate SEO for aesthetics clinics, because the advertising rules are different. See our SEO for aesthetics clinics page.
Get a Free SEO Audit for Your Dental Practice
Start with a free SEO audit and three-month roadmap, normally £150. We will show you where you stand and what to do first.
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