DentalCare Nelson/Richmond vs Gentle Dental Nelson:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Gentle Dental Nelson had more branded searches than DentalCare Nelson/Richmond among Nelson dental clinics in New Zealand. Gentle Dental Nelson had about 110 branded searches, while DentalCare Nelson/Richmond had 40. Gentle Dental Nelson made up 12.1% of all Nelson dental clinic searches we track, and DentalCare Nelson/Richmond accounted for 4.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Nelson dental clinics, Gentle Dental Nelson appeared in two of the three answers and DentalCare Nelson/Richmond in none.
Who do people search for more?
Gentle Dental Nelson, about 3 searches for every 1 for DentalCare Nelson/Richmond
Who does AI mention more?
Gentle Dental Nelson, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, DentalCare Nelson/Richmond in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Gentle Dental Nelson, the only one of the two named
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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. DentalCare Nelson/Richmond did not appear in any of the three answers.
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.
Is DentalCare Nelson/Richmond or Gentle Dental Nelson more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DentalCare Nelson/Richmond and Gentle Dental Nelson by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six Nelson dental clinics we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Gentle Dental Nelson, 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% |
How has the DentalCare Nelson/Richmond and Gentle Dental Nelson comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Gentle Dental Nelson was ahead of DentalCare Nelson/Richmond in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DentalCare Nelson/Richmond’s share of searches among Nelson dental clinics in New Zealand moved from 3.8% to 4.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 40.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gentle Dental Nelson’s share of searches among Nelson dental clinics in New Zealand moved from 13.8% to 12.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 110.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Nelson dental clinics in September 2026?
2 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%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DentalCare Nelson/Richmond’s and Gentle Dental Nelson’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
DentalCare Nelson/Richmond
1 branded search term
- dental care nelson
Gentle Dental Nelson
1 branded search term
- gentle dental nelson
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