Before you move, it's a good idea to ask your present dentist if he can recommend anyone in your new area. Once you have moved, you can ask for recommendations from neighbours and friends in the area. Choosing a good dentist may be as simple as going to the dental surgery to see if the staff there are pleasant and friendly. You need to get a dentist who will treat you - not just as a one-off customer, but offer both preventative treatment that includes ongoing work such as yearly x-rays and routine teeth cleaning.

If a dentist has built up a reputable practice, then he won't need to rely on flashy advertising, vitamin sales or pushing cosmetic dentistry. He will concentrate on your teeth and gums and not try to diagnose any illness unassociated with them. Ask if you can have an appointment for just getting acquainted. If he agrees, then he will probably be the dentist for you. Get information on dental health and dentist Melbourne at D-spa (http://www.d-spa.com.au).