How popular isThe Dentists?
In September 2026, people searched for The Dentists by name about 4,270 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 31.6% of all New Zealand Napier dental clinic searches, placing The Dentists first out of seven clinics. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Napier dental clinics, The Dentists appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the seven.
The Dentists is the most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
The DentistsShare of searches 31.6%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Dental on RafflesShare of searches 26.7%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Parkside DentalShare of searches 13.9%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- Clive Square DentalShare of searches 9.6%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
DentiqShare of searches 7.5%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top Napier dental clinics in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, The Dentists appeared in all three answers. The Dentists is the most recommended of the seven.
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.
- The Dentists3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Golden Apple Dental3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Parkside Dental2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Dentiq2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Dental on Raffles1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Clive Square Dental0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Lumino The Dentists0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Napier dental clinics
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which dental clinic should I go to in Napier, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best dental clinics in Napier, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best dental clinic in Napier, New Zealand for a toothache?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dentist napier”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“napier dental clinic”
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 Napier dental clinics compete with The Dentists?
Share of searches by month for The Dentists, Dental on Raffles, Parkside Dental, Clive Square Dental, Dentiq, Lumino The Dentists, Golden Apple Dental. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | The Dentists | Dental on Raffles | Parkside Dental | Clive Square Dental | Dentiq | Lumino The Dentists | Golden Apple Dental |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.7% | 22% | 14% | 8.1% | 5.9% | 7.5% | 3.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 39.3% | 22.4% | 14.2% | 6.6% | 6% | 8.7% | 2.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.8% | 24.6% | 15.2% | 8.7% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.9% | 29.1% | 15.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% | 7% | 4.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.2% | 32.3% | 16.8% | 9.7% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 25.9% | 27% | 17.3% | 9.7% | 5.9% | 9.2% | 4.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.3% | 31.1% | 15.9% | 9.1% | 4.3% | 7.3% | 3% |
| May 2026 | 30.4% | 25.9% | 13.3% | 11.4% | 7% | 7.6% | 4.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.7% | 22.8% | 14.4% | 13.3% | 9.4% | 10.6% | 2.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.9% | 23.6% | 12.1% | 10.3% | 6.3% | 8.6% | 5.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.9% | 27% | 14.1% | 9.7% | 5.9% | 7.6% | 3.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.6% | 26.7% | 13.9% | 9.6% | 7.5% | 7% | 3.7% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 31.6% | 590 | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26.7% | 500 | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.9% | 260 | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.6% | 180 | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 7.5% | 140 | +27.3% | +1.5 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 7% | 130 | -7.1% | -0.6 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.7% | 70 | 0% | 0 points |
31.6%
Held 1st. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
26.7%
Held 2nd. 500 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
13.9%
Held 3rd. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
9.6%
Held 4th. 180 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
Dentiq7.5%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 140 estimated branded searches, +27.3% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
Moved from 5th to 6th. 130 estimated branded searches, -7.1% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
3.7%
Held 7th. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between The Dentists and its closest rivals
Every comparison with The Dentists
11 comparisons
- Golden Apple Dental vs The Dentists
- Dental on Raffles vs The Dentists
- The Dentists vs Tooth Fairy Dental
- Taradale Family Dental vs The Dentists
- Parkside Dental vs The Dentists
- Dentiq vs The Dentists
- Clive Square Dental vs The Dentists
- Lumino The Dentists vs The Dentists
- ER Dental at Pyes Pa vs The Dentists
- Smilehaus Dental vs The Dentists
- David Marriott Dental vs The Dentists
How has branded search demand for The Dentists changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for The Dentists in New Zealand held steady at 4.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Dentists’ share of searches among Napier dental clinics in New Zealand decreased from 38.7% to 31.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Dentists’ share of searches among Napier dental clinics in New Zealand peaked at 39.3% in November 2025 and was lowest at 25.2% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Napier dental clinics in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Dentiq overtook Lumino The Dentists to rank 5th among Napier dental clinics in New Zealand, with 7.5% of the searches.
In September 2026, Lumino The Dentists lost share of searches among Napier dental clinics in New Zealand, from 7.6% to 7%.
Clive Square Dental’s share of searches among Napier dental clinics in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 13.3% to 9.6% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Dental on Raffles in New Zealand rose 22% over 12 measured months, from 410 to 500 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for The Dentists in New Zealand fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 590 in September 2026.
How are The Dentists’ branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using The Dentists’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- the dentists
- the dentists rotorua
- the dentists taradale
- the dentists taupo
- the dentists tauranga
- the dentists whanganui
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Where does The Dentists compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawke’s Bay dental clinics | 2nd of 8 | 23.9% | Show ranking |
| Napier dental clinics | 1st of 7 | 31.6% | Shown above |
| Tauranga dental clinics | 2nd of 3 | 34.4% | Show ranking |
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