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Best PPC Agencies for Dentists (2026)
11 PPC agencies for dentists compared on dental client proof, ad management scope and pricing, drawn from the 11 agencies in our directory that list dental clients.
- Agencies reviewed
- 11
- Median minimum
- $1,000/mo
- Typical hourly rate
- $100–$149
- Offer AI search
- 64%
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Which PPC agency for dentists is best?
The best PPC agencies for dentists in 2026 include dNOVO Group for Google Local Services Ads and medical clinics, Fuel Online for dental groups, Lyfe Marketing for low-cost US packages, Search Engine People for established practices and Stigan Media for Vancouver clinics. The median minimum across the 11 agencies we track is $1,000 a month, before ad spend.
Key takeaways
- The median minimum for a PPC agency for dentists is $1,000 a month, and 64% of the 11 agencies we track start under $1,000. That is management only; ad spend is separate.
- The most common hourly band is $100 to $149, quoted by 50% of agencies that publish rates, followed by $150 to $199 at 20%.
- Dental PPC is a cost-per-new-patient game. Ask for cost per booked appointment, not clicks, and for how the agency separates new patients from existing ones in reporting.
- Only dNOVO Group names Google Local Services Ads in its services here, so ask any other agency whether it runs them for dentists.
- 64% of the agencies in this pool also offer AI search work, which can reduce reliance on paid clicks over time if you pair ads with local SEO.
Best PPC agencies for dentists compared
| # | Agency | Best for | Min. budget | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | dNOVO Group | Overall for dental and Local Services Ads | $5,000 | ★5.0 (72) |
| 2 | Fuel Online | Dental groups and DSOs | $2,500 | ★4.8 |
| 3 | LYFE Marketing | Low-cost US PPC packages | $600/month | ★4.7 |
| 4 | Search Engine People | Practices combining ads and SEO | $1,000 | ★4.9 (56) |
| 5 | Stigan Media | A dental landing page plus Google Ads | $5,000 | ★4.9 (15) |
| 6 | Get-Found | Google and Meta ads on rolling terms | $1,000 | ★5.0 (7) |
| 7 | Supple Digital | Budget Google Ads management | $1,000 | ★4.9 (28) |
| 8 | Growth Hacker | Bilingual dental PPC in Quebec | $5,000 | ★4.9 (26) |
| 9 | believe.digital | UK practices wanting published pricing | $1,000 | ★5.0 (7) |
| 10 | Green Gecko Digital | Small UK practices needing site and ads | $1,000 | ★4.9 (4) |
| 11 | Zonic Media | Low monthly entry with GBP help | $1,000+ | ★5.0 (21) |
Ratings are public Clutch, G2 or Google averages with review counts in brackets. Minimums are monthly unless stated.
The 11 best PPC agencies for dentists in 2026
Each agency below leads a specific category. Start with the one that matches your situation rather than reading top to bottom.
#1Best overall for dental and Local Services Ads
dNOVO Group
Toronto SEO and lead-gen agency built around law firms, clinics and home services
dNOVO Group in Toronto lists medical and dental and medspa among its industries and names Smiles On Queen Dentistry as a client. Google Ads, Google Local Services Ads and local SEO sit in one team, with published starting prices and no long-term contracts. It holds 5.0 on Clutch across 72 reviews, including detailed 2026 entries with lead figures. It is Canadian, so US practices work with it remotely.
Notable clients
- Simple Divorce
- Grillo Law
- Walter Law Group
- Forum Law
- Wyman & Williamson
- Sobirovs Law Firm
Watch out
A $5,000 minimum is steep for single-dentist practices, and its top-agency rankings are self-published.
#2Best for dental groups and DSOs
Fuel Online
SEO-first digital marketing for regulated service industries and ecommerce
Fuel Online in Boston lists dental and DSO among its industries, with behavioral health and plastic surgery, and runs PPC, paid social and SEO as one team. It has operated since 1998 and lists franchise and multi-location experience as a differentiator. Its $2,500 minimum sits above most dental specialists here. It is the only US-headquartered pick with dental as a named vertical and AI search work.
Watch out
It has a smaller headcount for very large programmes, and no named clients or review count appear in our data.
#3Best for low-cost US PPC packages
LYFE Marketing
Full-service social and paid media agency for small businesses.
Lyfe Marketing in Atlanta lists dentistry first among its industries and offers PPC management, social advertising, short video ads, email and web design on transparent monthly packages from $600 a month in our data. It has operated since 2011 and is rated 4.7. Its SMB focus suits single practices that want ads and social managed together.
Notable clients
- Westmar Lofts
- Private Label Extensions
- Niche Digital Brands
- Cardinal Group Management
Watch out
It has less strategic depth on advanced attribution, and no review count appears in our data.
#4Best for practices combining ads and SEO
Search Engine People
Veteran Toronto search shop running SEO, Google Ads and AI search for SMBs to enterprise
Search Engine People in Toronto lists dental and medical clients among its industries and runs Google Ads and PPC management alongside SEO, AI search optimisation and conversion testing. It has worked in search since 2001, holds a 4.9 Clutch rating from 56 reviews, and publishes guidance from about $1,000 a month with no fixed minimum term. It is Canadian, so US practices work with it remotely.
Notable clients
- Speedy Cash
- Levitt LLP
- PAR Technology
- Sunset Docks Muskoka
- Aon
- Cosmo Music
Watch out
About 70% of its work is SEO, so ads are one service among several.
#5Best for a dental landing page plus Google Ads
Stigan Media
Gastown web design and local SEO shop for Vancouver small businesses
Stigan Media in Vancouver lists dental and medical clinics first among its industries and names Fraser Point Dental as a client. It builds landing pages and websites and runs Google Ads and SEM, which helps a practice send paid clicks to pages built for bookings. It has operated since 2009 and holds 4.9 on Clutch from 15 reviews.
Notable clients
- Fraser Point Dental
- Ganapathi Law Group
- Genesa CPA Corp
- Van Sports & Physio
- Grandcity Autobody
- Mundie's Towing
Watch out
Most Clutch reviews date from 2018 to 2021, and the minimum is $5,000.
#6Best for Google and Meta ads on rolling terms
Get-Found
Steamhouse-based SEO and PPC agency selling on revenue, not rankings
Get-Found in Birmingham lists dental and medical aesthetics among its industries, names Smart Dental and Dental Perfection as clients, and runs Google Ads and Meta, YouTube and Amazon ads next to SEO and AEO. Contracts roll monthly with no lock-in, from a $1,000 minimum. It holds 5.0 on Clutch from seven reviews, all from 2026. It is a UK team, so US practices work with it remotely.
Notable clients
- Study Inn
- Yopa
- Smart Dental
- Workplace Utilities
- Dental Perfection
- We Media
Watch out
It is a young agency from 2019, and its site results are self-reported.
#7Best for budget Google Ads management
Supple Digital
Richmond SEO and digital agency built for SMBs, 2,000+ clients since 2012
Supple Digital in Melbourne lists dental and healthcare among its industries and manages PPC next to SEO, Google Shopping and web design. It has operated since 2012, claims more than 2,000 clients, and starts at a $1,000 minimum with an hourly rate of about $100. It won a Semrush AU Search Award for Best Low Budget Campaign in 2019. It is Australian, so overseas practices work with it remotely.
Watch out
Its volume SMB model may mean less senior attention, and recent awards are shortlists.
#8Best for bilingual dental PPC in Quebec
Growth Hacker
Founder-led Montreal SEO and CRO shop built around Shopify and local search
Growth Hacker Montreal lists healthcare and dental among its industries and names Silver Dental Centre among clients. It manages Google Ads alongside SEO and conversion testing, and delivers in English and French. It holds 4.9 on Clutch from 26 reviews, with the latest in September 2026, and reports a 40% sales lift for Charlie B through conversion work. It is based in Montreal.
Notable clients
- Steadiwear
- Charlie B
- E3 Électricité
- Moroccanoil
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Kidobebe
Watch out
Its $5,000 minimum is high for single practices, and paid media is a secondary offer.
#9Best for UK practices wanting published pricing
believe.digital
Clifton boutique pairing SEO, GEO and paid media with in-house web development
Believe Digital in Bristol lists healthcare and dental among its industries and publishes a price list with rolling one-month contracts. It manages Google Ads and PPC alongside SEO, GEO, email and development, and holds 5.0 on Clutch across seven reviews. Tracking set-up with GA4 and Looker Studio dashboards helps tie ad spend to enquiries. It is UK-based with a team of two to ten.
Notable clients
- Revlon
- TruffleHunter
- Wessex Internet
- Harper Weddings
- JamesSuckling.com
- Duck & Dry
Watch out
Its SEO and GEO retainers start at £4,000 a month, and most proof comes from non-dental SMBs.
#10Best for small UK practices needing site and ads
Green Gecko Digital
Small Leeds SEO and Webflow studio for professional services and local SMEs
Green Gecko Digital in Leeds lists dental among its industries and manages PPC alongside SEO, Webflow site design, email and social, treating site and marketing as one programme. SEO prices start from £500 a month, published on its site, and its $1,000 minimum and $50 to $99 hourly band are modest. It holds 4.9 on Clutch from four reviews. It is a UK team.
Notable clients
- Acorn Auto Parts
- Lindley Doors
- Lemon Lettings & Sales
- Leon & Company
- Lazenby's Financial Services
- EcoVibe
Watch out
Its team is two to ten people, with few independent reviews, the latest on Clutch dating from 2021.
#11Best for low monthly entry with GBP help
Zonic Media
Delaware agency for contractors: Google Business Profile, local SEO, Google Ads and websites
Zonic Media is a Dover, Delaware team founded in 2025 that lists dental and legal among its industries, alongside HVAC, roofing and other home trades. It runs Google Ads, local SEO and Google Business Profile work, and reports restoring more than 900 suspended profiles. Its pricing runs from about $197 to $1,250 a month on month-to-month terms with no ad-spend markup, per its site, and Clutch shows 5.0 from 21 reviews.
Watch out
It launched in 2025 so its track record is very short, and its published entry price varies between pages.
Best PPC agency for dentists by need
Local Services Ads and Google AdsdNOVO Group
Dental groups and DSOsFuel Online
Low-cost US packagesLYFE Marketing
Ads plus SEO from one teamSearch Engine People
Landing pages for adsStigan Media
Google and Meta on rolling termsGet-Found
Bilingual Quebec campaignsGrowth Hacker
Tight management budgetsSupple Digital
Month-to-month, low entry priceZonic Media
How much does a PPC agency for dentists cost in 2026?
Dental PPC pricing covers management only; ad spend is paid to the platforms on top. These figures come from the published minimums and hourly rates of the 11 PPC agencies in our directory, a small sample, so treat them as indicative.
| Tier | Monthly minimum | Share of agencies | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Under $1,000/mo | 64% | Single-dentist practices running a small Google Ads or social campaign with packaged management. |
| Mid-market | $1,000 to $5,000/mo | 36% | Multi-dentist practices competing for implants, aligners and emergency visits across several campaigns. |
| Premium | Over $5,000/mo | 0% | No agency in this pool starts above $5,000; DSO programmes are usually quoted individually. |
Source: published minimum budgets of PPC agencies for dentists in the MakeSuccessOnline directory, October 2026.
Median minimum budget by region
The most common hourly band is $100 to $149 (50% of agencies that publish rates), followed by $150 to $199 (20%) and a flat $100 an hour (10%).
How we chose the best PPC agencies for dentists
We started with the 11 PPC agencies in the MakeSuccessOnline directory that list dental clients or dental as an industry and scored each on six criteria. Profiles were researched from each agency's own site plus independent sources such as Clutch, Google reviews and awards listings.
- Dental client evidenceNamed dental practices or groups, and whether dental is a listed industry.25%
- Paid media capabilityGoogle Ads, Local Services Ads, paid social and landing page work, with attributable results.20%
- Reviews and reputationRating and review volume on Clutch or Google, plus recognised awards.20%
- Pricing transparency and valuePublished minimums, packages and hourly bands compared with scope.15%
- Tracking and attributionCall tracking, conversion set-up and reporting tied to new patients.10%
- Team and longevityYears in business, team size and who manages accounts.10%
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How to choose a PPC agency for dentists
- Set a cost-per-patient targetWork out what a new patient is worth to you, then set the most you will pay for a booked appointment.
- Ask for dental ad examplesRequest campaign structures and results from dental clients, including cost per booked appointment.
- Check call and form trackingMost dental leads arrive by phone. Confirm call tracking, recordings and how new patients are separated from existing ones.
- Review ad policies knowledgeHealthcare ads face platform restrictions on claims and targeting. Ask how the agency gets ads approved.
- Clarify budget handlingConfirm whether you pay the platform directly, how management fees are charged, and who owns the ad account.
- Plan the landing pageAds need a fast, focused page. Check whether the agency builds or tests it, or relies on your site.
Questions to ask
- What cost per booked new patient do your dental clients typically see?
- Do you run Google Local Services Ads for dentists?
- How do you track calls and separate new patients from existing ones?
- How do you handle ad rejections for healthcare content?
- Do we own the ad account, pixel and audiences?
- How do you test landing pages for implant and aligner campaigns?
Red flags
- Reports based on clicks and impressions with no booked appointments.
- Agency-owned ad accounts, or management fees hidden inside ad spend.
- Ad copy that claims guaranteed results or unverified outcomes.
- No call tracking, so phone leads cannot be tied to campaigns.
- Long lock-in contracts with no review point on cost per patient.
PPC agency for dentists vs freelancer vs in-house
| Specialist agency | Freelance ads manager | In-house marketer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | $600 to $5,000+/mo plus ad spend | Hourly or monthly flat fee | Salary plus tools and ad training |
| Skills covered | Ads, tracking, landing pages, reporting | Usually one platform | Depends on hire; often generalist |
| Speed to start | 1 to 3 weeks | Days | 1 to 3 months to hire |
| Best for | Practices wanting managed Google and Meta ads | Small budgets and single campaigns | Large groups with constant campaign changes |
| Main risk | Templated campaigns across clients | Capacity and continuity | Single point of failure |
What does a PPC agency for dentists do?
A PPC agency for dentists plans, builds and manages paid search and social campaigns that bring new patients to dental practices. Typical work includes Google Ads, Local Services Ads, Meta ads, landing pages, call tracking and reporting on cost per booked appointment. Specialists also handle healthcare ad policies, treatment-specific campaigns such as implants and aligners, and separating new-patient enquiries from existing ones.
PPC agency for dentists FAQ
What is the best PPC agency for dentists in 2026?
No single agency fits every practice. dNOVO Group is our top pick for Google Ads and Local Services Ads, Fuel Online suits dental groups, and Lyfe Marketing suits single practices on a low budget. Match the agency to your size and budget, and ask for cost per booked patient from dental clients.
How much does a PPC agency for dentists cost?
Across the 11 agencies we track, the median minimum is $1,000 a month, and 64% start under $1,000. Lyfe Marketing lists packages from $600 a month. The most common hourly band is $100 to $149. Ad spend is paid separately to Google or Meta.
How long does dental PPC take to work?
Leads can arrive within the first two to four weeks, but expect two to three months of testing before cost per patient stabilises. Campaigns for implants or aligners often need longer. Review cost per booked appointment monthly, and avoid judging results on the first fortnight alone.
How do I choose a PPC agency for my dental practice?
Start with dental clients and ask for campaign examples that show cost per booked appointment. Check call tracking, who owns the ad account and how fees are charged. Meet the person who will manage your campaigns, and compare scope against price.
Are there restrictions on advertising dental services online?
Yes. Google and Meta restrict some healthcare claims and targeting, and dental regulators set rules on specialty titles, outcome claims and testimonials, which vary by country and state. Patient privacy rules such as HIPAA in the US also apply. Ask how the agency handles approvals, and use your own counsel.
Should I use Google Ads or Local Services Ads for my dental practice?
Many practices use both. Local Services Ads place you at the top for local searches and charge per lead, while Google Ads gives control over treatments and keywords. Only dNOVO Group names Local Services Ads among the agencies here, so ask others whether they run them.
Can PPC for dentists work alongside SEO?
Yes, and it usually should. Ads deliver leads immediately, while SEO builds visibility that lasts. 64% of agencies in this pool offer AI search work too. Agencies like Search Engine People and Fuel Online run paid and organic together, which keeps tracking and messaging consistent.
Should a dentist hire a local or remote PPC agency?
Remote works well, since campaigns are managed online and tracking is digital. Local helps for photos and video shoots. Fuel Online and Lyfe Marketing are US-based, while most others are in Canada, the UK or Australia, so check time-zone overlap, currency and familiarity with your country's dental advertising rules.
About the reviewer
Editor & Reviewer, MakeSuccessOnline
William Harrison is an editor and reviewer at MakeSuccessOnline. Before a ranking goes live, he checks every claim on the page against each agency's own site, its published case studies and independent reviews on Clutch and G2, and cuts anything he can't verify. He also keeps rankings current, rechecking pricing, team details and client lists as agencies change.