Review response guide

How to respond to a fake review for a Dental Practice

Healthcare replies must protect privacy, never confirm someone was a patient or mention any treatment, even if they did.

First, decide whether it's genuinely fake, off-topic, from a competitor or someone who was never a customer, or spam. If so, flag it to Google (it can be removed for a policy violation) and, if needed, appeal with evidence. A truthful-but-harsh review isn't "fake" and won't be removed.

Removal takes time, so reply in the meantime, calmly and factually, for future readers. State that you have no record of the visit and have reported it, and invite a real customer to reach you. Never get emotional or accusatory in public.

Example

The review

Worst office ever, total scam. (no details, never booked)

A reply that works

We can't locate any record matching this review and have flagged it for Google's review. If you're a patient with a real concern, please call the office directly, we take every one seriously.

Tip: Keep it privacy-safe and factual. Report obvious fakes; a calm reply protects your reputation while it's reviewed.

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