Johannesburg Dental Clinics: Transparency & Trust Ranking

An independent, open-methodology index of dental clinics in Johannesburg, South Africa. We score publicly verifiable factors — information transparency, price transparency, reputation signals, documented infrastructure, communication accessibility, and search visibility — on a 100-point scale. We do not rate clinical quality, and we do not sell ranking positions.

The default profile. Uses the methodology's own category weights.

#ClinicScore/100InfoPricesReviewsInfraCommsVisibilityFlags
1 The Thinc Clinic Rosebank 82.8 20/2011/1517/2015/158.5/103/10 —
2 Houghton Dental 70.6 20/200/1518.5/2013/157/105/10 —
3 Designer Smiles Inc. 70 20/200/1517.5/2013/158.5/104/10 —
4 Melrose Dental Studio 68.3 20/200/1517.5/209/157/108/10 —
5 Centre for Implantology and Oral Medicine (Dr Muhammed Hanif Abram) 60 20/200/1517/209.5/153.5/104/10 —
6 Sandton Dental Clinic (Dr's Peer) 59.7 17/200/1515.5/2013/157/103/10 ⚑ 1
7 Dr Jack Shih Dental Practice 58.3 20/200/1517/203.5/157/105/10 —
7 Dr Danka Dentistry 58.3 20/200/1513.5/209/157/103/10 —
9 The Smile Zone 57.8 20/200/1514/2011/155.5/101.5/10 —
10 Sandton Dental Studio 56.6 18/200/1517.5/209/155/105/10 ⚑ 1
11 Dr. Jonathan Miller 55 20/200/1512.5/209.5/155/102.5/10 —
12 My Dental Clinic (Dr Richard Lombard) 47.8 20/200/1512/207.5/153.5/100/10 —
13 Ziyaad Dental Surgery 45.8 15/200/1516/207/155/100/10 ⚑ 1
14 DentiCare Fourways 45.2 17/200/1511.5/204/158.5/101.5/10 ⚑ 1
15 Dr. Haseena Mahomed 38.3 20/200/156/201.5/155.5/101.5/10 —
16 Dr Avron Alter Dental Practice 34.3 14/200/1512/203.5/155/100/10 ⚑ 1

Scores are normalized to a 100-point scale per the open methodology, including a red-flag penalty of up to 20 points. Category columns show raw points. Unverified data scores 0 points and is listed on each clinic page as "unverified", not as a negative finding.

Clinic Profiles

The Thinc Clinic Rosebank

82.8

Aesthetic and cosmetic dental clinic in Rosebank offering laser dentistry and treatments beginning with full digital facial analysis (photos, digital X-rays, 3D intra-oral scans). Publishes prices, e.g. a consultation with X-rays from R2200 and implants from R35 000.

Information Transparency20/20
Price Transparency11/15
Reputation & Reviews17/20
Medical Infrastructure15/15
Communication & Service8.5/10
AI & Search Visibility3/10

Last checked: 2026-09-24 · Full breakdown →

Houghton Dental

70.6

General and cosmetic dental practice in Houghton Estate led by Dr. Aadil Jeena. Offers implants, orthodontics (Invisalign, Fastbraces), surgical extractions, emergency care, CBCT/3D imaging and pediatric care. Website lists services and contacts; prices are not published.

Information Transparency20/20
Price Transparency0/15
Reputation & Reviews18.5/20
Medical Infrastructure13/15
Communication & Service7/10
AI & Search Visibility5/10

Last checked: 2026-09-07 · Full breakdown →

Designer Smiles Inc.

70

Cosmetic and implant-focused dental practice in Rosebank led by Dr. Sebasch Ranchod. Services include dental implants, Invisalign, veneers, crowns, digital smile design, sedation options and pediatric guidance. Prices not published.

Information Transparency20/20
Price Transparency0/15
Reputation & Reviews17.5/20
Medical Infrastructure13/15
Communication & Service8.5/10
AI & Search Visibility4/10

Last checked: 2026-09-24 · Full breakdown →

Melrose Dental Studio

68.3

Family and cosmetic dental studio in Birnam headed by Dr. Edwin Alberts. Services include implants, orthodontics, ceramic crowns/veneers, digital radiographs, whitening, oral hygiene and pediatric dentistry. Prices not published.

Information Transparency20/20
Price Transparency0/15
Reputation & Reviews17.5/20
Medical Infrastructure9/15
Communication & Service7/10
AI & Search Visibility8/10

Last checked: 2026-09-17 · Full breakdown →

Centre for Implantology and Oral Medicine (Dr Muhammed Hanif Abram)

60

Specialist periodontics, oral medicine and implant practice in Killarney led by Dr Muhammed Hanif Abram. Services include single/multiple implants, All-on-X, periodontal therapy, bone grafting and periodontal plastic surgery, with conscious sedation available. Prices not published.

Information Transparency20/20
Price Transparency0/15
Reputation & Reviews17/20
Medical Infrastructure9.5/15
Communication & Service3.5/10
AI & Search Visibility4/10

Last checked: 2026-09-24 · Full breakdown →

Sandton Dental Clinic (Dr's Peer)

59.7

Dental practice inside Sandton City (with a second branch in Triomf) offering implants, FastBraces orthodontics, CEREC same-day crowns, porcelain veneers, whitening and emergency care. Accepts major medical aids. Dentist names not listed; prices not published.

Information Transparency17/20
Price Transparency0/15
Reputation & Reviews15.5/20
Medical Infrastructure13/15
Communication & Service7/10
AI & Search Visibility3/10

Last checked: 2026-09-24 · Full breakdown →

Dr Jack Shih Dental Practice

58.3

General and restorative dental practice in Sandton City led by Dr Jack Shih. Services include general and cosmetic dentistry, root canal treatment, whitening, dentures and pediatric dentistry. Prices not published.

Information Transparency20/20
Price Transparency0/15
Reputation & Reviews17/20
Medical Infrastructure3.5/15
Communication & Service7/10
AI & Search Visibility5/10

Last checked: 2026-09-17 · Full breakdown →

Dr Danka Dentistry

58.3

Dental practice serving the Randburg/Rosebank area of Johannesburg with a dedicated Rosebank service page. Contact details and full service list not fully extracted; prices not published.

Information Transparency20/20
Price Transparency0/15
Reputation & Reviews13.5/20
Medical Infrastructure9/15
Communication & Service7/10
AI & Search Visibility3/10

Last checked: 2026-09-24 · Full breakdown →

The Smile Zone

57.8

Cosmetic-focused dental practice in Fourways led by Dr. Vikash Naidoo. Services include clear aligners, full smile rehabilitation, CEREC same-day crowns/veneers, cosmetic dentistry and whitening. Prices not published.

Information Transparency20/20
Price Transparency0/15
Reputation & Reviews14/20
Medical Infrastructure11/15
Communication & Service5.5/10
AI & Search Visibility1.5/10

Last checked: 2026-09-24 · Full breakdown →

Sandton Dental Studio

56.6

Cosmetic and general dental practice at Grayston Shopping Centre, Sandton, led by Dr. Wynand van der Merwe. Services include implants, Invisalign/Spark aligners, CEREC crowns, veneers, whitening, emergency care and pediatric dentistry. Prices not published.

Information Transparency18/20
Price Transparency0/15
Reputation & Reviews17.5/20
Medical Infrastructure9/15
Communication & Service5/10
AI & Search Visibility5/10

Last checked: 2026-09-07 · Full breakdown →

Dr. Jonathan Miller

55

Dental practice in Norwood, Johannesburg, run by Dr. Jonathan Miller. The practice website is live with dedicated treatment pages; prices not published.

Information Transparency20/20
Price Transparency0/15
Reputation & Reviews12.5/20
Medical Infrastructure9.5/15
Communication & Service5/10
AI & Search Visibility2.5/10

Last checked: 2026-09-24 · Full breakdown →

My Dental Clinic (Dr Richard Lombard)

47.8

General dental practice in Fourways run by Dr. Richard Lombard. The website's costing page explains the fee policy but lists no prices. Full service list not extracted; open Monday to Friday.

Information Transparency20/20
Price Transparency0/15
Reputation & Reviews12/20
Medical Infrastructure7.5/15
Communication & Service3.5/10
AI & Search Visibility0/10

Last checked: 2026-09-24 · Full breakdown →

Ziyaad Dental Surgery

45.8

General dental surgery in Braamfontein offering cleaning, restorations, cosmetic procedures and pediatric dentistry. Accepts walk-in patients and emergencies during working hours. Prices not published.

Information Transparency15/20
Price Transparency0/15
Reputation & Reviews16/20
Medical Infrastructure7/15
Communication & Service5/10
AI & Search Visibility0/10

Last checked: 2026-09-24 · Full breakdown →

DentiCare Fourways

45.2

General dental practice (Randburg address) offering general dentistry, smile design, whitening and orthodontics (braces and clear aligners). Open Monday to Saturday. Dentist names and prices not published.

Information Transparency17/20
Price Transparency0/15
Reputation & Reviews11.5/20
Medical Infrastructure4/15
Communication & Service8.5/10
AI & Search Visibility1.5/10

Last checked: 2026-09-24 · Full breakdown →

Dr. Haseena Mahomed

38.3

Family dental practice run by Dr. Haseena Mahomed (BDS, Wits; postgraduate diploma in aesthetic dentistry, Pretoria) with two locations - Mayfair and Vogue Medical Clinic in Montgomery Park. The website lists general, cosmetic, paediatric and preventative dentistry, treatment under GA or sedation for children, geriatric care, and states the practice is contracted to all medical aids. Prices are not published.

Information Transparency20/20
Price Transparency0/15
Reputation & Reviews6/20
Medical Infrastructure1.5/15
Communication & Service5.5/10
AI & Search Visibility1.5/10

Last checked: 2026-09-01 · Full breakdown →

Dr Avron Alter Dental Practice

34.3

General dental practice in Sandown led by Dr. Avron Alter. Services include general dentistry for adults and children, oral hygiene, cosmetic dentistry and root canal treatment. The practice's website is no longer online, and it has no Facebook page.

Information Transparency14/20
Price Transparency0/15
Reputation & Reviews12/20
Medical Infrastructure3.5/15
Communication & Service5/10
AI & Search Visibility0/10

Last checked: 2026-09-24 · Full breakdown →

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