- Hours Weekdays only Mon–Tue 8 am–5 pm · Wed 8 am–4:30 pm · Thu–Fri 8 am–5 pm · Sat–Sun closed
- 1–2 star reviews 0% 2 of 718 written, all years · Wellington average 7%
In short
Among 718 written reviews, 87 describe a friendly team and 48 mention clear explanations. Another 28 describe prices as fair or reasonable.
Written with AI from the facts on this page and checked against them claim by claim, Oct 2026. How
Emergencies and getting in
12 reviews: urgent problems needing prompt dental treatment
12 reviews mention urgent problems needing prompt dental treatment, and 6 mention visits prompted by toothache or a painful tooth.
- 12 reviewsUrgent problems needing prompt dental treatment
- 6 reviewsToothache or painful tooth prompted visit
Health funds, prices and paying
32 reviews: patients made to feel comfortable and at ease
11 reviews mention reassurance about procedures and costs. 4 reviews mention clear cost explanations, and 3 mention having costs and the plan explained before work starts.
- 32 reviewsPatients made to feel comfortable and at ease
- 17 reviewsClear explanations helped patients feel at ease
- 11 reviewsStaff reassurance about procedures and costs
Children and families
17 reviews: how reception staff treat families
17 reviews mention how reception staff treat families. 5 reviews mention reassurance and clear explanations for family members, and 3 mention patience and compassion with children.
- 17 reviewsHow reception staff treat families
- 5 reviewsFamily members receive reassurance and clear explanations
- 3 reviewsStaff patience and compassion with children
Comfort mentioned in reviews
7 reviews: nervous patients reassured by the team
7 reviews mention nervous patients receiving reassurance from the team, and 6 describe a calm, welcoming, homely atmosphere. 5 reviews mention anxiety about a specific dental procedure.
- 7 reviewsNervous patients reassured by the team
- 6 reviewsCalm, welcoming, homely atmosphere
- 5 reviewsVisits enjoyable, easy and calm
Check-ups and cleans
8 reviews: returns for regular check-ups and follow-up
8 reviews mention returning for regular check-ups and follow-up. 6 reviews describe a smooth, pleasant check-up and clean.
- 8 reviewsReturns for regular check-ups and follow-up
- 6 reviewsCheck-up and clean smooth and pleasant
Getting there and access
3 reviews: easy, plentiful parking
3 reviews mention easy, plentiful parking.
- 3 reviewsEasy, plentiful parking
Booking and reception
52 reviews: warm and friendly reception staff
52 reviews mention warm, friendly reception staff. 4 reviews mention easy booking and registration, and 4 mention questions being welcomed and answered without rushing.
- 52 reviewsWarm and friendly reception staff
- 37 reviewsTeam friendly and professional
- 5 reviewsStraightforward communication, no scare tactics
The clinic and its atmosphere
4 reviews: clean, tidy and hygienic clinic
4 reviews describe a clean, tidy and hygienic clinic, and 4 mention a smooth, stress-free process.
- 4 reviewsClean, tidy and hygienic clinic
- 4 reviewsSmooth, stress-free process
- 3 reviewsCleanliness and hygiene practices valued
How it compares in Wellington
| Fact | This clinic | Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 718 | 23 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 0% | 7% on average |
| Reviews the clinic replied to | 67% | 72% at the middle clinic |
What patients say, from 718 written reviews
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87Friendly team
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48Explains things clearly
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28Fair prices
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11Quick and efficient
Why some patients were unhappy
Johnsonville Dental Centre has one one- or two-star written review since Oct 2023; it reports prices felt too high. One review can give several reasons (how we read them).
- 1Prices felt too high
Treatment experience in reviews
Individual experiences, not a measure of care.
In all 718 written reviews
- 67Gentle treatment
- 11At ease when nervous
- 11Hygienist praised
- 7Quick, painless procedures
Reviews over time
- 202284
- 202353
- 2024173
- 2025165
- 2026 (to Sep)122
Most recent review: Sep 2026.
Johnsonville Dental Centre has replied to 67% of its reviews, including 1 of its 2 one- and two-star reviews from all years.
Getting there: Level 2/128 Johnsonville Road
Level 2/128 Johnsonville Road, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037All the evidence we hold
Show every fact we hold on Johnsonville Dental Centre
Emergencies and getting in: Reviews mention: urgent problems needing prompt dental treatment (12); toothache or painful tooth prompted visit (6).
Health funds, prices and paying: Reviews mention: patients made to feel comfortable and at ease (32); clear explanations helped patients feel at ease (17); staff reassurance about procedures and costs (11); reassurance valued when feeling anxious (10); how clearly costs were explained (4); no pressure to add extra treatments (4); views on value for money (4); patients feel comfortable throughout their care (3); costs and plan explained before work starts (3).
Children and families: Reviews mention: how reception staff treat families (17); family members receive reassurance and clear explanations (5); staff patience and compassion with children (3).
Comfort mentioned in reviews: Reviews mention: nervous patients reassured by the team (7); calm, welcoming, homely atmosphere (6); visits enjoyable, easy and calm (5); anxiety about a specific dental procedure (5); relaxed atmosphere, not like a usual dentist (5); dentist-averse people encouraged to give it a try (3).
Check-ups and cleans: Reviews mention: returns for regular check-ups and follow-up (8); check-up and clean smooth and pleasant (6).
Getting there and access: Reviews mention: easy, plentiful parking (3).
Booking and reception: Reviews mention: warm and friendly reception staff (52); team friendly and professional (37); straightforward communication, no scare tactics (5); easy booking and friendly front desk (4); easy to book and register (4); questions welcomed and answered without rushing (4); felt not judged by the team (3).
The clinic and its atmosphere: Reviews mention: clean, tidy and hygienic clinic (4); smooth, stress-free process (4); cleanliness and hygiene practices valued (3).
Other: Reviews mention: patients saw the same dentist for years (7); ongoing care at the same practice (6); work done efficiently (3).
Nearby dental services
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Sunshine Dental, Johnsonville
0.1 km · 1/11 Broderick Road · 4+ stars across 50+ ratings
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Mana Dental Surgery Ltd
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Ultimate Care Dental
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Questions people ask
What do unhappy patients mention?
Prices felt too high in 1 of the 1 one- and two-star reviews since October 2023. This is an individual patient's account.
The short summary and these answers were written with AI from the facts on this page and checked against them. How we write them
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · jdc-wellington.com, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count