How popular isGentle Dental Nelson?
In September 2026, people searched for Gentle Dental Nelson by name about 210 times in New Zealand, a 19.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 12.1% of all New Zealand Nelson dental clinic searches, placing Gentle Dental Nelson third out of six clinics. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Nelson dental clinics, Gentle Dental Nelson appeared in two of the three answers and was the third most recommended of the six.
Gentle Dental Nelson is the third most searched of 6 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
- Munro DentalShare of searches 42.9%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Fresh DentalShare of searches 23.1%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th- Gentle Dental NelsonShare of searches 12.1%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Lumino The DentistsShare of searches 12.1%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- Access DentalShare of searches 5.5%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top Nelson dental clinics in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Gentle Dental Nelson was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Gentle Dental Nelson is the third most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Access Dental3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Munro Dental2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Gentle Dental Nelson2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Lumino The Dentists2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Fresh Dental1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
DentalCare Nelson/Richmond0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which dental clinic should I go to in Nelson, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best dental clinics in Nelson, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best dental clinic in Nelson, New Zealand for a toothache?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dental clinic nelson”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best dentist nelson”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which Nelson dental clinics compete with Gentle Dental Nelson?
Share of searches by month for Munro Dental, Fresh Dental, Gentle Dental Nelson, Lumino The Dentists, Access Dental, DentalCare Nelson/Richmond. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Munro Dental | Fresh Dental | Gentle Dental Nelson | Lumino The Dentists | Access Dental | DentalCare Nelson/Richmond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 40% | 22.5% | 13.8% | 11.3% | 8.8% | 3.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.6% | 20.8% | 14.6% | 11.5% | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.8% | 20.9% | 13.4% | 13.4% | 7.5% | 6% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.1% | 20.2% | 13.1% | 16.7% | 6% | 6% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.5% | 21.5% | 11.4% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.3% | 18.9% | 10% | 12.2% | 7.8% | 7.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 41% | 21.8% | 9% | 14.1% | 5.1% | 9% |
| May 2026 | 44.3% | 19.3% | 8% | 15.9% | 4.5% | 8% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.5% | 21.6% | 9.3% | 11.3% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 44% | 22% | 12.8% | 10.1% | 2.8% | 8.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.3% | 23.3% | 10.5% | 12.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.9% | 23.1% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 5.5% | 4.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 42.9% | 390 | 0% | -2.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.1% | 210 | +5% | -0.2 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 12.1% | 110 | +22.2% | +1.6 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 12.1% | 110 | 0% | -0.7 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.5% | 50 | +25% | +0.8 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.4% | 40 | +33.3% | +0.9 points |
42.9%
Held 1st. 390 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.5 points.
23.1%
Held 2nd. 210 estimated branded searches, +5% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
12.1%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 110 estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
12.1%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 110 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
5.5%
Held 5th. 50 estimated branded searches, +25% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
Held 6th. 40 estimated branded searches, +33.3% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
Compare popularity between Gentle Dental Nelson and its closest rivals
- Gentle Dental Nelson vs Munro Dental: compare popularity
- Gentle Dental Nelson vs Fresh Dental: compare popularity
- Gentle Dental Nelson vs Lumino The Dentists: compare popularity
- Gentle Dental Nelson vs Access Dental: compare popularity
- Gentle Dental Nelson vs DentalCare Nelson/Richmond: compare popularity
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Every comparison with Gentle Dental Nelson
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Gentle Dental Nelson changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Gentle Dental Nelson in New Zealand fell from 260 to 210.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gentle Dental Nelson’s share of searches among Nelson dental clinics in New Zealand decreased from 13.8% to 12.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gentle Dental Nelson’s share of searches among Nelson dental clinics in New Zealand peaked at 14.6% in November 2025 and was lowest at 8% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Nelson dental clinics in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Gentle Dental Nelson overtook Lumino The Dentists to rank 3rd among Nelson dental clinics in New Zealand, with 12.1% of the searches.
In September 2026, DentalCare Nelson/Richmond gained share of searches among Nelson dental clinics in New Zealand, from 3.5% to 4.4%.
In September 2026, Access Dental gained share of searches among Nelson dental clinics in New Zealand, from 4.7% to 5.5%.
In September 2026, Munro Dental lost share of searches among Nelson dental clinics in New Zealand, from 45.3% to 42.9%.
In September 2026, Lumino The Dentists lost share of searches among Nelson dental clinics in New Zealand, from 12.8% to 12.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Fresh Dental in New Zealand rose 16.7% over 12 measured months, from 180 to 210 in September 2026.
How are Gentle Dental Nelson’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gentle Dental Nelson’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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