What is local SEO for dentists?
It is the work of making a dental clinic show up when people nearby search for a dentist on Google or Google Maps. It covers the profile's category and treatments, the same name, address and phone number everywhere, and photos and reviews from real patients. Our team does it for the clinic every week through our local SEO service.
Which Google category should a dental clinic choose?
Pick the one label that fits most of your appointments, then add a few secondary ones that match real services. Google reads a long list of categories as a lack of focus, and this one choice often decides which searches the clinic appears for. Our team suggests categories from your own data, as part of profile optimisation.
Should each dental treatment be listed as a separate service on Google?
Yes. Patients search by problem, such as a toothache at night or a child's first check-up, so a separate service for each treatment lets Google and the patient see a match. Keep the wording factual and avoid any claim about results. Our team lists services suggested from your own data through profile upkeep.
How many Google reviews does a dental clinic need?
There is no fixed number. Google weighs how recent and relevant reviews are, and patients read them for the experience: the wait, whether the cost was explained, how gentle the dentist was. A steady flow of honest reviews does more than a sudden burst. Our team answers each one through review management.
Can a dental clinic ask patients for Google reviews?
Yes, if the clinic asks every patient and offers nothing in return. Google's policy does not allow paying for reviews or asking only patients who are likely to be happy. A review requests add-on is available, in which patients are asked by WhatsApp, SMS or QR. Ask us about review requests.
How should a dentist answer a negative Google review?
Briefly and without detail. Thank the reviewer by the first name shown, never mention the treatment or confirm the person was a patient, and invite them to call the clinic. Replies are written in your voice. Negative reviews are handled by a person on our team. Our approach is set out under review management.
Can a dental clinic show before and after photos on its Google profile?
We would not use them. Keep the profile to photos of the clinic, equipment and team, and avoid before-and-after claims and any claim about results. Dental advertising is subject to professional rules, so check the current rules before publishing patient images. We give no legal advice. See photo management for what we post.
Do dental clinics need social media marketing as well as a Google profile?
They are separate jobs. Social media reaches people who are not searching, while the Google profile reaches patients who are searching right now for a dentist nearby. Our team looks after only the Google profile and its reviews, so it fits beside whatever social media work you already do. Read what MapBoost does.
Is MapBoost a dental digital marketing agency?
No. We are a managed Google Business Profile service. Our team runs the clinic's profile and its reviews, and we do not build websites as part of that. Google Ads for your Business Profile is available as an add-on; ad spend is paid to Google separately. We don't run social media ads. So we work alongside any dental marketing agency you already use, with each side clear about who edits what. See our pricing.
Can a dental agency and MapBoost both work on the same Google profile?
Yes, but agree the split first so nobody edits the listing at cross purposes. You add MapBoost as a manager, stay the owner and can remove our access anytime. We handle the profile every month while the agency handles the website, ads and everything else. Learn about trust and access.
How does a dental clinic show up for a search like dentist near me?
Google ranks local results on relevance, distance and prominence. A complete profile with the right category, treatments, accurate timings and recent reviews helps on relevance and prominence, but distance is outside anyone's control and no one can guarantee a position. Our team checks your rank every week through rank tracking.
What will it cost to have a dental clinic's profile run for it?
India: ₹2,499* per location per month. Europe: €49 per location per month + VAT where applicable. Rest of the world: $49 per location per month. That is the price for each clinic location. Every location gets the full service, from review replies and weekly posts to monthly photos and rank checks. Start with the free audit, which shows what the clinic's profile is missing, and decide after you have read it. See the pricing page.
