How We Verify Clinic Data

Verifying data for a dental directory requires a higher standard of care than most comparison sites. Dentist registration is critical: operating without the appropriate Malaysian Dental Council registration is a red flag that patients need to know about. Clinic accreditation matters for procedures requiring sedation or specialised equipment. And pricing varies significantly by procedure complexity, with published prices often representing starting points rather than final quotes. Here is how Best Dentist JB gathers, assesses, and maintains the information in our directory.

How Dental Clinics Are Selected

Dental clinics are included in Best Dentist JB when they satisfy all of the following criteria:

• The clinic has a verified Google Maps listing with substantive patient reviews
• The clinic performs dental treatments (not just cosmetic or non-dental services)
• The clinic communicates in English and/or Mandarin and has demonstrated experience treating patients from Singapore
• The clinic operates from a verified physical address in Johor Bahru
• The clinic has an identifiable online presence we can use for data verification

Rankings use a weighted formula based on Google rating, review volume, and listing completeness. Sponsored placements are clearly labeled and do not affect organic ranking. No clinic can pay to be removed. Removal requests from clinics are acted on immediately.

How Dentist Credentials Are Assessed

For dental clinics, we check whether the clinic's website or published materials identify the lead dentist and whether that dentist holds Malaysian Dental Council (MDC) registration, the Malaysian regulatory body for dental practitioners. Where dentists are identified and credentials are published, we note this on the listing. Where credentials are not publicly available, the listing reflects that. We do not independently verify registration with the Malaysian Dental Council; the information we display is sourced from each clinic's own published materials. Patients should always ask for direct confirmation of dentist credentials before proceeding with any dental procedure.

How Dental Prices Are Verified

Dental pricing varies by procedure complexity, and many clinics publish indicative starting prices that may exclude consumables, follow-up visits, or specialist referrals. We record prices exactly as published and include any stated inclusions or exclusions.

Our dental price verification steps:

1. We locate any published procedure pricing on the clinic's official website or social media
2. We record the price in MYR along with any stated scope (e.g., "starting from" or "includes X-ray")
3. We confirm that the procedure is part of the clinic's active service offering
4. We note which procedures the clinic offers in-house vs which require referral
5. We record the source URL and verification date

Clinics that do not publish prices are listed with "Request a quote" and direct visitors to contact the clinic for a detailed itemised estimate.

How Clinic Accreditation Is Noted

For clinics that hold Malaysian Dental Council recognition, specialist clinic status, or other relevant accreditations, we note this where the information is publicly available. Specialist dental clinics (e.g., orthodontic specialists, oral surgery specialists) are distinguished in their listings from general dental practices. This distinction matters for patients seeking specialist care. We source this information from clinic websites, Google Maps profiles, and publicly available records.

How Ratings Are Sourced

All ratings and review counts come from Google Maps. We do not modify or supplement these figures. Google ratings are used as one component of our ranking formula. The rating shown on a clinic listing reflects the Google Maps score at the time of our last data update. We encourage visitors to read full reviews rather than relying on the aggregate score alone.

How Currency Conversions Work

Dental prices are stored in MYR and converted to your preferred display currency via live exchange rates from a third-party API. The converted amounts shown in SGD, AUD, or other currencies are approximate guides. Confirm pricing in MYR with the clinic and calculate your own conversion at the time of payment.

What a Listing Confirms

A dental clinic listing on Best Dentist JB confirms:

• The clinic has a verified Google Maps presence with patient reviews
• Treatment prices are sourced from the clinic's published materials at the verification date shown
• Dentist credentials noted in the listing are as published by the clinic at time of verification
• The procedures listed reflect those the clinic actively promotes

A listing does NOT confirm:

• We endorse or recommend the clinic or its dentists
• We have independently verified dentist registration with the Malaysian Dental Council
• Quoted prices are comprehensive or final
• We guarantee patient safety, treatment outcomes, or post-treatment standards

How to Report Errors

If you find incorrect treatment pricing, outdated dentist information, or a clinic that is no longer operating, please use our contact form to let us know. Reports about dental clinics are treated as a priority and investigated as quickly as possible.

Update Schedule

• Dental prices: Re-verified regularly against clinic websites
• Treatment availability: Checked during each verification cycle for changes
• Dentist credentials: Reviewed when clinics update their published team information
• Google ratings and reviews: Refreshed regularly from Google Maps data
• Clinic addresses and operating details: Re-verified annually or upon reported changes
• New clinic additions: Added when eligible clinics meeting our criteria are identified

Last full verification: April 2026