| Business | Rating | Reviews | Review strength* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fells Point Dental (you) | 4.8 | 281 | 11.76 |
| Dr. Garcia General & Cosmetic Dentistry | 4.9 | 870 | 14.41 |
| Baltimore Uptown Dentist | 4.9 | 855 | 14.37 |
| Waterfront Dental | 5 | 737 | 14.34 |
| Baltimore City Dental Group | 4.5 | 713 | 12.84 |
| Canton Crossing Dental - Baltimore | 4.9 | 312 | 12.23 |
| Quest Dental | 4.6 | 327 | 11.57 |
Why it matters: Review volume is a top-3 local ranking factor and the #1 social proof signal.
The fix: Systematic review asks: QR card at point of sale + SMS follow-up. Target 8-12 new reviews/month.
Why it matters: A dead link kills both the click and Google's trust.
The fix: Fix hosting/redirect immediately.
Why it matters: The local pack shows 3 results; review strength is the main tiebreaker for who gets in.
The fix: Close the review gap (volume + velocity) and fully optimize the profile to outrank weaker pack members first.
Why it matters: Wasted keyword real estate; Google uses it for relevance matching.
The fix: Write a 750-char description front-loading services + city.
Why it matters: Response rate is a ranking + conversion signal; silent owners lose borderline customers.
The fix: Reply to every review (templates make it 2 min/day); reply to ALL negatives within 24h.
Every issue in this report is fixable within 30 days.