Dr Danka Dentistry
According to our open methodology, this clinic scored 58.3/100 for transparency, reputation, service accessibility, and digital visibility.
Overall rank: #7 of 16 ranked clinics · Last checked: 24 September 2026
58.3/100
Positions by Rating Profile
- Overall Transparency & Trust#758.3/100
- Best for Expats#658/100
- Best for Dental Implants#851.5/100
- Best for Emergency Dental Care#660.5/100
- Best Price Transparency#641.6/100
- Best English-speaking Clinics#663.5/100
- Best for Families / Children#762.4/100
- Sleep Dentistry (GA / deep sedation)not ranked
General Anaesthesia & Deep Sedation
Whether the clinic documents treatment under general anaesthesia or deep / twilight sedation — "sleep dentistry", where the patient is asleep and unaware (does not feel, see, or hear the procedure). Ordinary conscious sedation, where the patient stays awake and responsive, does not count here. This is informational and does not affect the transparency score.
- ? General anaesthesia / deep sedation (sleep dentistry) — Not verified No sedation/GA info found on own website (drdankadentistry.co.za).
Summary
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.
Strengths
- Information Transparency: 20 of 20 points.
- No red flags identified in public sources.
Weaknesses
- Price Transparency: 0 of 15 verifiable points (missing: prices or price ranges published; cleaning price listed; filling price listed; crown price listed; implant price listed; consultation price listed; x-ray / imaging price listed)
- AI & Search Visibility: 3 of 8 verifiable points (missing: mentioned for: best dentist Johannesburg; mentioned for: English speaking dentist Johannesburg; mentioned for: dental implants Johannesburg; mentioned for: emergency dentist Johannesburg; mentioned for: Johannesburg dental clinic for expats)
Score Breakdown
Every criterion below is scored from public sources. ✓ verified yes · ✗ verified no / not found · ◐ partial · ? unverified (scores 0, not a negative finding).
Information Transparency
20 / 20
Whether basic facts about the clinic - its team, premises, services, and location - are publicly verifiable.
| ✓ | Has a working website [s1] | 4/4 |
| ✓ | Dentist names listed [s1] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Dentist specializations listed About page attaches qualifications and interests to both named dentists [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Real clinic photos Own practice page shows the actual building with its signage [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-2] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Service list published [s1] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Clear contact details Phone and email are consistent across pages [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-13] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | English website version [s1] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Address and map published Contact page publishes the address with an embedded map [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-3] | 2/2 |
Price Transparency
0 / 15
Whether patients can estimate costs before visiting. Published price ranges count; exact prices are not required.
Reputation & Reviews
13.5 / 20
Public review signals. The Google rating is adjusted with a Bayesian prior (rating 4.0, weight 25) so a 5.0 from a handful of reviews does not outrank a 4.8 from hundreds.
| ◐ | Google rating (Bayesian-adjusted) as of 2026-09-24 [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-23] | 4/6 |
| ◐ | Google review volume as of 2026-09-24 [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-24] | 1.5/3 |
| ✓ | Review recency as of 2026-09-24 [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-14] | 3/3 |
| ✓ | Clinic responds to reviews Owner replies to both positive and negative reviews [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-15] | 2/2 |
| ✗ | No recurring complaints Two independent reviews describe treatment failing and needing redoing [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-4] | 0/2 |
| ✓ | No suspicious review patterns Not 100% 5★, dates spread over years, reviewers include very established accounts [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-16] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Active Facebook presence Own site links a specific Facebook profile [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-5] | 1/1 |
| ? | TripAdvisor presence | 0/0.5 |
| ✗ | Other review platforms No profile found on Hellopeter, Yellosa, WhatClinic, Dental Departures, Bookimed or Trustpilot (checked 2026-10-02). [dr-danka-dentistry-presence] [dr-danka-dentistry-presence-2] [dr-danka-dentistry-presence-3] [dr-danka-dentistry-presence-4] [dr-danka-dentistry-presence-5] [dr-danka-dentistry-presence-6] | 0/0.5 |
Medical Infrastructure
9 / 15
The range of publicly documented equipment and services. This measures documented availability, not clinical quality.
| ✓ | On-site X-ray Own site documents X-rays as part of an oral surgery work-up [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-17] | 2/2 |
| ? | CBCT (3D imaging) | 0/2 |
| ✓ | Implantology Own site documents implants as part of oral surgery performed by Dr Danka [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-6] | 2/2 |
| ✗ | Orthodontics Full service list read across multiple pages; no braces/aligners/orthodontics mentioned [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-7] | 0/2 |
| ✓ | Oral surgery Dedicated minor oral surgery service [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-6] | 2/2 |
| ✓ | Pediatric dentistry Dedicated paediatric dentistry service and a dentist who specialises in it [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-18] [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen] | 1.5/1.5 |
| ✓ | Emergency care Own site documents 24-hour emergency assistance [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-19] | 1.5/1.5 |
| ? | Works with international patients | 0/2 |
Communication & Service
7 / 10
How easy it is to contact the clinic, get answers, and book - especially for international patients.
| ✓ | WhatsApp / LINE available WhatsApp chat button on every page of the site [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-20] | 2/2 |
| ? | Response speed | 0/1.5 |
| ✓ | English spoken [s1] | 2.5/2.5 |
| ? | Pre-visit consultation possible | 0/1.5 |
| ✓ | Clear service explanations Each service is described with what it involves [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-21] | 1/1 |
| ✓ | Convenient opening hours Open Saturdays [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-22] | 1.5/1.5 |
AI & Search Visibility
3 / 10
Whether the clinic is discoverable when patients search - including via AI assistants. Checked with fixed queries: "best dentist Johannesburg", "English speaking dentist Johannesburg", "dental implants Johannesburg", "emergency dentist Johannesburg", "Johannesburg dental clinic for expats".
| ✗ | Mentioned for: best dentist Johannesburg Not present in the top web results for "best dentist Johannesburg" on 2026-09-24. [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-8] | 0/1 |
| ✗ | Mentioned for: English speaking dentist Johannesburg Not present in the top web results for "English speaking dentist Johannesburg" on 2026-09-24. [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-9] | 0/1 |
| ✗ | Mentioned for: dental implants Johannesburg Not present in the top web results for "dental implants Johannesburg" on 2026-09-24. [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-10] | 0/1 |
| ✗ | Mentioned for: emergency dentist Johannesburg Not present in the top web results for "emergency dentist Johannesburg" on 2026-09-24. [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-11] | 0/1 |
| ✗ | Mentioned for: Johannesburg dental clinic for expats Not present in the top web results for "Johannesburg dental clinic for expats" on 2026-09-24. [dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-12] | 0/1 |
| ✓ | Structured data on website JSON-LD Dentist/Organization markup present [s1] | 1.5/1.5 |
| ? | Google indexing quality | 0/2 |
| ✓ | Dedicated service pages [s1] | 1.5/1.5 |
Licensing & Credentials
Whether the clinic publishes its operating licence and the dentists working there together with their professional licence numbers. A verified “not published” is recorded as a red flag; data we have not checked yet is shown as unverified and carries no penalty.
Clinic operating licence: not checked against public sources yet — unverified, no penalty
Dentists & professional licences
| Dentist | Specialization | Licence No. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Danka [s1] [dr-danka-dentistry-doclic] [dr-danka-dentistry-hpcsa-dp0067806] | — | DP 0067806 | Registration number with the HPCSA, South Africa’s statutory council for health professions; registration active on its public iRegister (checked 30 September 2026). |
Red Flags
No red flags identified in the public sources we reviewed.
Data We Could Not Verify
- Reputation & Reviews: TripAdvisor presence
- Medical Infrastructure: CBCT (3D imaging)
- Medical Infrastructure: Works with international patients
- Communication & Service: Response speed
- Communication & Service: Pre-visit consultation possible
- AI & Search Visibility: Google indexing quality
Unverified items score 0 points but are not treated as negative findings. If you can document any of them, please send a correction.
Contact Information
| Website | https://drdankadentistry.co.za/randburg/rosebank/ |
|---|---|
| Phone | 011 782 9714 |
| Google Maps | Map listing |
| Address | 30 3rd Avenue, Corner 8th St, Linden, Randburg, 2195 |
Contact details are provided for identification only and may change; verify with the clinic directly.
Sources
| ID | Source | What it supports | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| s1 | https://drdankadentistry.co.za/randburg/rosebank/ | JSON-LD on the home and contact pages includes Dentist and Organization entities | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-refresh | https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dr.+Danka+E+%26+Associates/@-26.1… | Google rating 4.7 (64 reviews) as of 2026-08-25 | 2026-08-25 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-doclic | https://hpcsaonline.custhelp.com/app/i_reg_form | Surname='Danka' (Wildcard), Register=DENTIST returned the sole matching record: DANKA, EBRAHIM MOHAMED, DP 0067806, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, 2033, ACTIVE — first initial 'E' matches the practice's Google Business Profile name 'Dr. Danka E & Associates' (accessed 2026-08-25). | 2026-08-25 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen | https://drdankadentistry.co.za/about/ | "Dr Danka takes a special interest in aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry"; Dr Zara Chothia: "post graduate diploma in Aesthetic dentistry from UWC...the most enjoyable aspect of my profession is treating paediatric patients" | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-2 | https://drdankadentistry.co.za/linden-dental-practice/ | Photo shows the practice's white building exterior with a "Dental Suite" sign above the entrance and its garden, not stock imagery | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-3 | https://drdankadentistry.co.za/contact/ | "Address 30 3rd Avenue, Corner 8th St, Linden, Randburg, 2195" with an embedded Google Maps iframe centred on that address | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-4 | https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12639177527337208262&hl=en | Barry D (2026-08-26, 1★): "Had to have one crown redone twice only for it to break apart 6 months later"; André Labuschagné (2022-11-14, 1★): "Dr Danka rushed my root canal, causing me to have to get it removed at another dentist" | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-5 | https://drdankadentistry.co.za/ | Site links https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057832191692, a specific Facebook profile ID (not a generic placeholder) | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-6 | https://drdankadentistry.co.za/service/minor-oral-surgery/ | "These procedures are performed by dental specialists like Dr Danka and include teeth extractions, the removal of retained or buried roots and wisdom teeth, dental implants, and gum grafts." | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-7 | https://drdankadentistry.co.za/services/ | Complete services menu: Composite Resin Fillings, Dental Crowns and Bridges, Dentures, Minor Oral Surgery, Oral Hygiene Maintenance, Root Canal Treatment, Routine Check-Ups, Bite Plates, Paediatric Dentistry, Tooth Whitening - no orthodontics | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-8 | search:best dentist Johannesburg | Web search on 2026-09-24: results 1–9 were whatclinic.com, dentistsjohannesburg.co.za, drjackshih.co.za, cahidentalpractice.co.za, johannesburgsouthdentist.co.za, jhbdental.co.za, whodoyou.com, melrosedental.co.za, medreviews.com; the clinic's site and name were not among them. | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-9 | search:English speaking dentist Johannesburg | Web search on 2026-09-24: results 1–9 were recomed.co.za, whatclinic.com, drjackshih.co.za, mondzorghaveneiland.nl, en.wikipedia.org (x2), medreviews.com, englishspeakingdentists.com, houghtondental.co.za; the clinic's site and name were not among them. | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-10 | search:dental implants Johannesburg | Web search on 2026-09-24: results 1–9 were whatclinic.com, johannesburgsouthdentist.co.za, cosmeticdentist.co.za, designersmilesinc.co.za, advancedspecialiseddentistry.co.za, implantology.co.za, familydentalcare.co.za, en.wikipedia.org, joburgdental.co.za; the clinic's site and name were not among them. | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-11 | search:emergency dentist Johannesburg | Web search on 2026-09-24: results 1–10 were whatclinic.com, facebook.com (x2), emergencydentistjhb.co.za, chalitaleroux.co.za, melrosedental.co.za, dainferndental.co.za, emergencydentalrepair.com, houghtondental.co.za, aiyellow.com; the clinic's site and name were not among them. | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-12 | search:Johannesburg dental clinic for expats | Web search on 2026-09-24: results 1–9 were expat.com, whatclinic.com (x2), expatfocus.com, dentistsjohannesburg.co.za, health-tourism.com, ismiledentalsa.com, listerclinic.com, en.wikipedia.org; the clinic's site and name were not among them. | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-13 | https://drdankadentistry.co.za/contact/ | "Phone 011 7829714 / 011 7825437, Mail drdanka@drdanka.co.za" - same numbers/email shown in the site header on every page | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-14 | https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12639177527337208262&hl=en | Newest review sorted by date: Barry D, 2026-08-26 | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-15 | https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12639177527337208262&hl=en | Owner reply to Riaaz Ben (2026-08-13 review) same day: "We appreciate your kind words"; also replied individually to several 1★ reviews | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-16 | https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12639177527337208262&hl=en | 89.2% 5★ (58/65); sampled reviews dated 2022 to 2026; reviewers include a 397-review account and several other established Local Guides | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-17 | https://drdankadentistry.co.za/service/minor-oral-surgery/ | "Dental scans and x-rays will be taken so that the doctor can have a clearer view of your teeth, nerves and jawbone." | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-18 | https://drdankadentistry.co.za/services/ | "Paediatric Dentistry" listed as one of the practice's services | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-19 | https://drdankadentistry.co.za/services/ | "We are pleased to offer you the chance to healthier teeth With access to 24 Hour Emergency Assistance" | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-20 | https://drdankadentistry.co.za/ | Site-wide WhatsApp chat button (telephone 27781075731, labelled "WhatsApp Contact") on the home and contact pages | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-21 | https://drdankadentistry.co.za/services/ | "Composite fillings are tooth-coloured fillings made from acrylic and a powdered glass filler that are added to a resin base. They have a more natural appearance than other types of filling." | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-22 | https://drdankadentistry.co.za/contact/ | "Opening Hours Monday to Friday: 7am to 5pm; Saturday: 7am to 1pm; Sunday: Closed" | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-23 | https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12639177527337208262&hl=en | Google listing 2026-09-24: 4.6 from 65 reviews; histogram 1* 6 / 2* 0 / 3* 0 / 4* 1 / 5* 58 | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-deepen-24 | https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12639177527337208262&hl=en | Google listing 2026-09-24: 65 reviews | 2026-09-24 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-hpcsa-dp0067806 | https://hpcsaonline.custhelp.com/app/iregister_details/reg_number/D… | HPCSA iRegister record for registration number DP 0067806: Ebrahim Danka, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality 2033; registration status ACTIVE; current practice category: independent practice general practitioner. | 2026-09-30 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-presence | https://www.hellopeter.com/ | Hellopeter: its business search for "Danka Dentistry" and "Dr Danka" (only two unclaimed "Dr Danka" pages without reviews or address) returns no page for this clinic (checked 2026-10-02) | 2026-10-02 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-presence-2 | https://www.yellosa.co.za/category/dentists/city:johannesburg | Yellosa: its Johannesburg dentist category (164 listings, all 9 pages read) has no listing for this clinic by name, address or phone; its Danka entries are in Northcliff with other phones, unverified and without reviews (checked 2026-10-02) | 2026-10-02 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-presence-3 | https://www.whatclinic.com/dentists/south-africa/johannesburg | WhatClinic: its Johannesburg dentist directory (42 clinics, all pages read) and its 193 South African dentist profiles in its profile sitemaps have no profile for this clinic (checked 2026-10-02) | 2026-10-02 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-presence-4 | https://www.dentaldepartures.com/ | Dental Departures: its clinic search does not recognise Johannesburg or South Africa as a location and falls back to its worldwide list — no clinic listed in South Africa (checked 2026-10-02) | 2026-10-02 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-presence-5 | https://bookimed.com/clinics/country=south-africa/ | Bookimed: it has no South Africa clinic page ("404 — Page not found") (checked 2026-10-02) | 2026-10-02 |
| dr-danka-dentistry-presence-6 | https://www.trustpilot.com/review/drdankadentistry.co.za | Trustpilot: no page for drdankadentistry.co.za (checked 2026-10-02) | 2026-10-02 |
Change History
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | Presence on review platforms checked 2026-10-02: no profile on Hellopeter, Yellosa, WhatClinic, Dental Departures, Bookimed or Trustpilot. |
| 2026-09-24 | Search visibility checked on 2026-09-24 for the five pending Johannesburg queries — "best dentist Johannesburg", "English speaking dentist Johannesburg", "dental implants Johannesburg", "emergency dentist Johannesburg" and "Johannesburg dental clinic for expats": not present for "best dentist Johannesburg", "English speaking dentist Johannesburg", "dental implants Johannesburg", "emergency dentist Johannesburg" and "Johannesburg dental clinic for expats". |
| 2026-09-24 | Re-read on 2026-09-24: the clinic's website (services, about, contact and minor-oral-surgery pages) and its Google listing (newest and lowest review sorts). Recorded: dental implants and extractions documented as part of the practice's own oral surgery service, alongside X-rays, paediatric dentistry and 24-hour emergency assistance; no orthodontics in the full service list; a WhatsApp chat button; Saturday hours; a genuine photo of the practice building; a specific linked Facebook profile; Google rating 4.6 from 65 reviews, newest 2026-08-26, with owner replies to both positive and negative reviews; two independent reviews describe treatment that later failed and needed redoing; no signs of manipulated reviews. Still unverified: TripAdvisor and other-platform presence, CBCT, work with foreign patients, and how the appointment form on the services page is used. |
| 2026-08-25 | License verification 2026-08-25 against HPCSA iRegister (Dentist Register, open access): found active registration DP 0067806 (Ebrahim Mohamed Danka) matching 'Dr Danka'. |
| 2026-08-25 | Re-verification 2026-08-25: website live, clinic open; address corrected to precise 30 3rd Avenue, Corner 8th St, Linden, Randburg, 2195 (record on file only had 'Randburg / Rosebank area'); phone captured as 011 782 9714 (was unset); captured first Google rating 4.7 (64 reviews). |
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