What does Google require?
Google says a supporting page must be indexed and eligible to appear in Search with a snippet. Its AI features documentation explains that normal SEO practices still apply and inclusion is not guaranteed.
Does Google-Extended control AI Overviews?
No. Google's crawler documentation states that Google-Extended does not affect inclusion or ranking in Google Search. It controls specified Gemini training and grounding uses. Do not describe enabling it as a requirement for AI Overviews.
What should a dental office work on?
- Keep service information accurate and useful to patients.
- Make office and provider pages easy to find through normal links.
- Check important pages for crawl or indexing restrictions.
- Keep business profile information and website facts consistent.
- Use structured data only when it accurately reflects visible content.
Can you control snippets and access?
Use the controls documented for the relevant Google product. The content controls section explains search preview controls. Review their scope before changing them, since a search restriction may affect more than one presentation of a page.
How should you assess progress?
Record the query, date, and supporting links for any observed Overview. Review Search Console and actual inquiries separately. A CheckMyDSO score describes technical checks and cannot establish how often Google cites an office.
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Does FAQ schema guarantee a Google AI Overview citation?
No. Special schema is not required for Google AI features, and markup does not guarantee a citation.
Does blocking Google-Extended block Google Search?
No. Google's documentation says Google-Extended does not affect inclusion or ranking in Google Search.
What should dentists prioritize?
Accurate, useful patient information on accessible pages, consistent office details, and a working appointment path. Check technical findings on the actual pages.