Writing a clean, balanced Google review helps neighbors choose the right dentist and encourages good care. The steps below keep things simple on phone and desktop. You’ll see where to tap, what to write, and how to fix mistakes later. No fluff—just the path from finding the clinic to publishing a review that reads well and stays within Google’s rules.
What You Need Before You Start
You need a Google account, the clinic’s exact name, and a few minutes. If you plan to add photos, take clear shots of the exterior sign, waiting room, or parking access. Skip faces of other patients. Stay neutral and stick to a single visit or a clear pattern from several appointments. If you received a discount or a gift for writing a review, don’t post.
Check that you have the right listing. Many dental clinics share similar names. Confirm the street, city, hours, and phone number shown on Maps match your visit. If the listing looks wrong, you can suggest an edit or choose the correct clinic before you write anything.
Choose Your Posting Method
You can post from the Maps app on iPhone or Android, from Google Search on mobile, or from a desktop browser. The table below shows the quick routes and the taps or clicks you’ll use.
| Method | Where You Start | Quick Steps |
|---|---|---|
| Maps app (Android or iPhone) | Open Maps > search the clinic | Open the clinic card > tap Reviews or Rate and review > choose stars > write your note > add photos > Post |
| Mobile Search | Google the clinic by name + city | On the Business Profile, tap Reviews > pick stars > write > add photos > Post |
| Desktop | maps.google.com or Google Search | Open the clinic panel > click Write a review > select stars > write > add photos > Post |
Posting A Google Review For A Dental Clinic On Phone
Android: Step-By-Step
- Open the Google Maps app.
- Search the clinic’s full name and tap the result that matches the address you visited.
- Scroll to the Reviews section and tap Rate and review.
- Choose a star rating from one to five.
- Write a clear note. Use complete sentences and avoid private health details. Mention the service you received, wait time, staff care, cost clarity, and follow-up.
- Tap the photo icon to add helpful images like the entrance ramp, parking, or reception desk. Avoid other patients’ faces.
- Press Post. Your review appears under your public profile.
iPhone: Step-By-Step
- Open Maps on iOS.
- Find the clinic by name and address.
- Tap Reviews > Rate and review.
- Select your star rating.
- Write your note with details that would help a new patient.
- Add photos if they add context without showing private info.
- Tap Post.
Writing on mobile is fast, yet small keyboards can lead to typos. Read your text once before you post. If you spot an error later, you can edit or delete your review from your profile page in Maps.
Writing A Google Review For A Dentist From Desktop
Google Maps On A Computer
- Go to maps.google.com and search the clinic by name.
- Click the correct listing in the left panel.
- Click Write a review near the rating stars.
- Pick a star rating, type your review, and add photos if useful.
- Press Post.
Google Search On A Computer
- Search the clinic’s name on Google.
- On the Business Profile panel, click Write a review.
- Choose stars, type your review, add photos, and submit.
Desktop typing helps if you plan a longer review or want to paste a draft. You can start on desktop and edit later on mobile under the same account.
What To Write: A Simple Structure That Helps Readers
Think about the questions a new patient would ask. Was the booking easy? Did the dentist explain the plan? Was the cost clear? Did the anesthesia work as expected? Was hygiene strong? Did the team follow up?
Use this quick outline:
Short Template
- Service and date: “Dental cleaning in July; two fillings in August.”
- What went well: “Front desk kept the schedule. Dentist explained options with charts. No pain during the filling.”
- What could be better: “Parking gets tight at noon. Bring extra time.”
- Tip for others: “Book morning slots for faster check-in.”
Keep your tone even. Describe facts you saw or felt. Avoid naming staff unless you praise their work or they ask to be named. Skip personal medical details. Your words live on your profile and may appear in search results.
Make Your Review Stick To Policy
Google removes reviews that break the rules. Avoid hate speech, threats, spam, links to promos, or private info. Don’t post a review if you were paid or asked to write a positive rating in exchange for a gift. If you work at the clinic or are a family member of staff, don’t review it.
You can read the full rules in the Maps contributed content policy. It’s short and clear. If your text fits those rules, it should stay up.
Edit, Update, Or Delete Your Review
Mistakes happen. You can change the text, swap photos, adjust the star rating, or remove your review at any time. On mobile, open Maps, tap Contribute > View your profile > See all reviews, then pick the review and choose Edit or Delete. On desktop, open Maps, click the menu, then Your contributions > Reviews to reach the same controls.
Google’s help page shows these paths step by step: edit or delete your review.
Choose A Fair Star Rating
Stars set the tone for your note. Think about the whole visit, not one tiny moment. If the dentist fixed the problem and you felt cared for, a high rating fits. If you had repeated delays or billing trouble that went unresolved, a low rating fits. When your experience lands between, pick a middle rating and explain why.
Match the number to what happened:
- Five: Smooth appointment from check-in to exit; clear plan; clean rooms; helpful staff.
- Four: Good care with a minor snag such as a short delay or tight parking.
- Three: Mixed visit; care was fine, but timing, billing, or communication needs work.
- Two: Several issues that made the visit hard; you still received care.
- One: Serious problems you can describe with facts and dates.
Use the text box to explain your rating in plain words. Readers look for clear details they can trust: how scheduling worked, chair time, pain control, clarity on costs, and any follow-up. Short lines beat walls of text. Two to five tight sentences often do the job.
Keep Tone Calm And Specific
Strong feelings are normal with dental work. Still, calm words land better and stay live longer. Skip insults. Describe what you saw and heard. Point to steps that would have made the visit better. This helps the clinic improve and gives neighbors something useful to act on.
If you changed dentists mid-treatment, explain that briefly so readers understand context.
Star Ratings With Sample Openers
Use the table below to match your star choice with a fair opener that sets the right tone.
| Star Level | When It Fits | Sample Opener |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | Clear care, fair pricing, smooth visit | “Great care from first call to checkout. Clean rooms and kind staff.” |
| 4 stars | Strong care with small issues | “Skilled team and calm visit, though parking took time.” |
| 3 stars | Mixed visit: solid care with notable gaps | “Filling went well, but billing needed a second call.” |
| 2 stars | Multiple issues that affected care or time | “Late start and unclear costs. Dentist was polite, result needs a check.” |
| 1 star | Serious problems that you can describe with dates and facts | “Severe delay and canceled work. I asked for a refund on X date.” |
Sample Reviews You Can Model
Routine Cleaning
“Booked a 10 a.m. cleaning. Check-in took two minutes. Hygienist walked me through each step and paused to make sure I was okay. Dentist checked trouble spots and gave simple brushing tips. No upsell pressure. Out by 10:40 with a printed plan for a small filling next month. Fair pricing listed on the estimate. I’ll return.”
Emergency Pain Visit
“Severe tooth pain on a Sunday night. Called at 8 a.m., got a noon slot. Front desk moved fast with forms. X-rays in five minutes. Dentist explained the cause and numbed the area well. Root canal started the same day and pain dropped by evening. Billing spelled out the costs before work began. Parking is tight; arrive early.”
Kids’ Checkup
“Brought my seven-year-old for a checkup. Staff used kid-friendly words and showed the tools first. The TV on the ceiling helped. Dentist kept the visit short and answered my questions about sealants. We left with a clear plan and no tears. Tip: book morning slots; the waiting room fills after school hours.”
Photo Tips That Help
- Entrance and parking: show ramps, elevators, and the clinic sign from the street.
- Inside: reception desk, seating, and posted hours.
- Room photos: show equipment from a distance; avoid charts or screens.
- File names don’t matter; Maps strips them.
- If a photo shows a patient, crop or skip it.
Conflicts And Fairness
Don’t trade reviews with friends in the same field. Don’t post on behalf of someone else. If the clinic offered a gift card or a discount for a rating, decline and write nothing. Your review should reflect your own visit with no outside push.
Share Or Save The Listing
Want to tell others about a great clinic? Open the clinic page in Maps and tap Share to copy a link. You can also add the clinic to a list for quick access later. If you move to a new city, these saved places help you rebuild your care team fast. Friends can bookmark it too for later.
Report A Fake Review Or Wrong Info
If you notice a suspicious review on the clinic’s page, you can flag it. Open the review, tap the three dots, and choose the reason. Google checks reports and may remove content that breaks policy. Clinics can also flag reviews from their Business Profile.
Steps live here: report a review.
Privacy And Fairness Reminders
- Don’t share your birth date, phone number, or medical record numbers.
- Don’t upload photos of forms, prescriptions, or x-rays.
- Don’t guess about diagnoses. Share your experience with care, cost clarity, and outcomes you can describe.
- If you had a dispute and it’s resolved, update your review to reflect the result.
Troubleshooting Common Hiccups
You Can’t Find The Clinic
Check spelling and city. Try searching phone number on Maps. If the clinic moved, look for a “moved to” note on the panel. If you still can’t find it, the office may not have a public listing.
Your Review Didn’t Appear
New reviews can take time to show. Reviews that trip spam filters may not appear. Remove links, coupon codes, or copy-paste text from other sites. Keep the text original and post from a trusted network.
You Posted To The Wrong Clinic
Open your profile, edit the text to say the review was for another clinic, copy the text, delete the review, then post to the correct listing.
Photos Won’t Upload
Reduce file size, switch from mobile data to Wi-Fi, and try again. Only share photos that add context to access, cleanliness, or signage.
Quick Checklist
- Find the exact clinic listing.
- Pick stars and write a clear, fair note.
- Add relevant photos without private info.
- Read once before posting.
- Edit or update later if facts change.
Where To Learn More
Google’s help pages show how to post reviews on phone and computer, and outline the rules for user-added content. Those pages are short and clear. Search “Google Maps review help” to find them fast in your language easily.