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5 Best Dentists in Johannesburg (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A dental phobia does not care how good a dentist is on paper. Johannesburg's dentists on this page have logged just over 330 Google reviews between them, every one rated 4.4 or higher, and several reviewers specifically describe finally getting past a lifelong fear of the chair.

Short answer: Ziyaad Dental Surgery in Braamfontein tops the list at 4.9 stars across 82 reviews, the largest track record on this page. Just behind, Dr KL Modiba Dental Studio holds a perfect 5.0 rating across 68 reviews. None of these practices published a specific treatment price we could verify, so ask for a quote directly.
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Johannesburg's Dentists, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 ZIYAAD DENTAL SURGERY 4.9 ★ 82 Overall / family-oriented general dentistry in the CBD View ›
2 Dr KL Modiba Dental Studio (Johannesburg) 5.0 ★ 68 Perfect rating, modern CBD studio View ›
3 Dr Zunaid Solomon 4.7 ★ 77 Long-term patients and dental implant work View ›
4 Dr. Prelene 4.4 ★ 67 Overcoming dental anxiety View ›
5 Legae dental care 4.9 ★ 39 Affordable care without medical aid View ›
5 Best Dentists in Johannesburg (2026)

Where Johannesburg goes for dental care

ZIYAAD DENTAL SURGERY logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

ZIYAAD DENTAL SURGERY

4.982 Google reviews

Ziyaad Dental Surgery is a general dental practice in Braamfontein, describing itself on its own site as offering a relaxed, family-oriented environment covering basic cleaning, restorations, cosmetic procedures, and paediatric dentistry. It sits in the Johannesburg CBD with roadside parking and nearby retail. Reviewers name Dr Ziyaad directly and describe repeat visits for both fillings and extractions.

What people praise

  • Repeat patients describe consistent, generous, and clear pricing discussions
  • Extractions and fillings described as handled calmly for nervous patients
  • Walk-ins accepted during working hours, per the practice's own site
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume82 · 97th
Confidenceearly
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The volume leader here, with a rating that holds up across the most reviews on this page. Its own description as family-oriented and walk-in friendly lines up with what reviewers report.

Website+27114036786 Directions

19 Ameshoff St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001

Dr KL Modiba Dental Studio (Johannesburg) logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Dr KL Modiba Dental Studio (Johannesburg)

5.068 Google reviews

Dr KL Modiba Dental Studio operates out of Clinix Day Hospital on Von Wielligh Street in the CBD, describing itself on its own site as a multidisciplinary practice built around advanced dental technology and a relaxed, inviting environment. Reviewers describe first-time visits handled with patience, including consultations for children.

What people praise

  • Perfect rating across every review on file
  • Reviewers describe clear explanations with minimal jargon, including for a child's consultation
  • Located inside a hospital building, useful if other medical needs come up
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating5 / 5
Review volume68 · 87th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A flawless score at this review count is notable. It ranks second here mainly on having fewer total reviews than the top spot, not on quality.

Website+27107860893 Directions

Ste 10 ,Floor 5, Clinix Day Hospital, 56 Von Wielligh St, Johannesburg, 2000

Dr Zunaid Solomon logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Dr Zunaid Solomon

4.777 Google reviews

Dr Zunaid Solomon practices from FNB BankCity in the Johannesburg CBD, with no independent website on file, so this is drawn from what reviewers describe: implant work, teeth repair, and years-long ongoing patient relationships. Multiple reviewers specifically mention returning for years and having no interest in switching dentists.

What people praise

  • Multiple reviewers describe a decade-plus relationship with the same dentist
  • Implant work specifically praised as impeccable by a repeat patient
  • Reviewers describe being treated with humility and respect, not rushed
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume77 · 92th
Confidenceearly
Recency2 years ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks third with a strong rating built on genuinely long-term patient loyalty, several naming years of history with the practice. A solid pick if you want continuity over time rather than a first-time-visitor focus.

+27814911978 Directions

FNB BankCity, Simmonds St & Pritchard St Shop C1, No.1 First Place, Johannesburg, 2000

Dr. Prelene logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Dr. Prelene

4.467 Google reviews

Dr. Prelene practices near the corner of Harrison and Pritchard Street in the Johannesburg CBD, with no independent website on file, so this is drawn from what reviewers describe: routine checkups and longer patient relationships built specifically around patients who describe having a phobia of dental visits. Multiple reviewers use the word phobia directly when describing their history before finding this practice.

What people praise

  • Multiple reviewers specifically describe overcoming a long-standing dental phobia here
  • Reviewers describe the same dentist explaining every step clearly
  • Staff described as friendly and welcoming across multiple visits

Worth knowing

  • Has a lower rating than the top three on this page, though still solidly positive
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume67 · 82th
Confidenceearly
Recency4 months ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown76% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks fourth mostly on a slightly lower rating, but the pattern of reviewers naming a resolved phobia is a genuine, specific signal for anyone who has been avoiding the dentist.

+27118384537 Directions

Shop 8 4 First Place Cnr Harrison &, Pritchard St, Johannesburg CBD, Johannesburg, 2001

Legae dental care logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Legae dental care

4.939 Google reviews

Legae Dental Care is a dental practice in Marshalltown run by Dr R. Sehlako, describing itself on its own site as gentle and affordable dentistry that does not require medical aid, offering cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, and dentures. Reviewers consistently describe painless extractions and clear explanations of health risks before treatment.

What people praise

  • Reviewers specifically describe painless extractions even in complex cases
  • No medical aid required, per the practice's own site
  • One reviewer described the dentist explaining risks and options in detail before a procedure
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume39 · 71th
Confidenceearly
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks fifth mainly on having the smallest review count on this page, not on quality. Worth a look specifically if you are paying out of pocket and want that stated upfront.

Website+27878020933 Directions

Solly Sachs house, Solly Sachs House 73 Albertina Sisulu road, 111 Commissioner St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2001

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score these dentists

Rating is the practice’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many patients have rated them against every other dental practice we checked across Johannesburg. Confidence blends rating with volume, since a high score on a handful of reviews carries less weight than the same score across many more. Recency tracks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No practice can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does a dentist cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

Dental treatment cost in Johannesburg depends on whether you have medical aid, the complexity of the procedure, and whether the practice bills your scheme directly. None of the practices on this page published a specific verified price, so we are not listing figures here. Ask directly, especially if you do not have medical aid, since at least one practice on this page explicitly does not require it.

Serving Johannesburg’s CBD and beyond

These practices sit across the Johannesburg CBD and Braamfontein, within a short drive of Marshalltown and the FNB BankCity precinct. If you are searching for a dentist near me in Johannesburg and work downtown, all of them are realistically reachable during a lunch break or after work.

What to ask before you book a dentist

  • Does the practice bill your medical aid scheme directly, or do you pay and claim later?
  • Is a payment plan available if you do not have medical aid?
  • How does the dentist handle patients with dental anxiety or phobia?
  • Is the same dentist available for follow-up visits?
  • What is included in a standard checkup, and what costs extra?
  • Is emergency or same-day treatment available if you are in pain?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these dentists?

We pulled real Google ratings and review counts for general dental practices across Johannesburg, then ranked by a blend of rating, review volume, and recent activity.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects data verified in July 2026 and is refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Do any of these dentists treat patients without medical aid?

Legae Dental Care states directly on its own site that medical aid is not required.

What if I have a phobia of the dentist?

Multiple reviewers at Dr. Prelene’s practice specifically describe overcoming long-standing dental anxiety there.

Are these dentists in the Johannesburg CBD?

Yes, all five practices on this page are located in or near the CBD, including Braamfontein and Marshalltown.

The bottom line

Ziyaad Dental Surgery is the safe default for general dentistry in Johannesburg, backed by the largest review base on this page and a family-oriented setup. If a perfect track record matters more to you, Dr KL Modiba Dental Studio is a strong alternative. Either way, ask upfront about medical aid billing before your first visit.

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