Dental Clinic in
O’Connor-Parkview
Dentist near Topham Park & Parkview Hills, East York
Lawrence Dental Centre is a ten to fourteen minute drive north of Topham Park, straight up Victoria Park Avenue with a single turn at the end. We are at 1720 Lawrence Avenue East, a short distance east of Pharmacy Avenue.
Dr. Daniel Gibbs and Dr. Sasan Shahrbandi see patients from across East York. We are open until 8 PM Monday through Thursday, until 6 on Friday and until 5 on Saturday, we bill insurance directly, and we are an approved provider under the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
- 10–14 min from Topham Park
- Free parking on site
- Open until 8 PM
Lawrence Avenue East, on the north side just past Pharmacy Avenue. The 54 Lawrence East stops at the door.
Where we are, and how far that really is
O’Connor-Parkview is in East York. We are on Lawrence Avenue East in Scarborough. On a map that reads as two separate parts of the city, and it puts people off before they check the actual drive.
The drive is one road. Victoria Park Avenue runs north from O’Connor Drive without a break. You pass the O’Connor Community Centre at 1386 Victoria Park, cross Eglinton beside Eglinton Square, continue through the Golden Mile, and turn right at Lawrence. We are on the north side, a short distance past Pharmacy Avenue.
Opening Hours
Getting here from O'Connor-Parkview
By car
North on Victoria Park Avenue from O’Connor Drive or St Clair Avenue East, then right onto Lawrence Avenue East.
- From Topham Park about 10 to 14 minutes
- From Parkview Hills about 12 to 16 minutes
- From St Clair and O’Connor about 12 to 15 minutes
- From the Bermondsey Road area about 10 to 13 minutes
Coming off Highway 401, use the Victoria Park exit and head south. Parking at the clinic is free.
By TTC
The 24 Victoria Park runs north along the full length of Victoria Park Avenue and connects with the 54 Lawrence East, which stops directly outside the clinic in both directions. Allow around thirty to forty minutes from the Topham Park side depending on the connection.
By Line 5 Eglinton
O’Connor station on the Eglinton Crosstown is the closest LRT station to this neighbourhood. From there the clinic is about two and a half kilometres north, roughly seven minutes by car or a short ride on the 24 Victoria Park up to Lawrence.
Line 5 opened in February 2026 and has changed how easy this trip is for anyone in O’Connor-Parkview without a car.
Our services
Twenty treatments under one roof, so a complex case stays in one chair
Same-day appointments for pain, swelling, breaks and lost fillings.
Cleanings, scaling and gum maintenance
Saves the tooth instead of pulling it
Rebuilds a cracked or heavily filled tooth
Removal when a tooth can't be saved
Fillings, crowns and bridges after damage
Permanent replacement for a missing tooth
Closes a gap using the teeth beside it
Braces and clear aligners, any age
Thin covers for chips, stains and gaps
Take-home trays or in-clinic treatment
Several shades lighter in one appointment
Getting here from O'Connor-Parkview
There are dentists closer to Topham Park than we are. Three things bring people here anyway.
Hours that fit a working week
We are open until 8 PM four nights a week and until 5 PM on Saturday. If you work in the Bermondsey Road industrial area or commute downtown, you do not have to take a weekday afternoon off.
One address for the whole treatment
Implants, bone grafting, sinus lifts, root canals, crowns, bridges, orthodontics and periodontal work are all done here. A case that would normally mean a referral to a second office across town is finished in the same chair.
Straightforward billing
We submit to your insurer directly and we are an approved CDCP provider, which means we file the claim and you pay only your share, if any.
Who you'll see
Two dentists, and the implant and surgical work stays in house.
Dr. Daniel Gibbs
University of Toronto, 1982. Over 40 years in practice in Toronto and Scarborough. He has been restoring implants since 1987 and placing them since 2000, and has taught in the Prosthodontic Department at the University of Toronto since 2014.
Implants, bone grafting and sinus lifts, Full-arch rehabilitation, Periodontal surgery, Invisalign and orthodontics, Laser dentistry.
Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Dr. Sasan Shahrbandi
Graduated with honours, and has practised for over 20 years across two
continents. He founded Lawrence Dental Centre and leads the cosmetic and
surgical side of the practice.
Smile design and full-mouth reconstruction, Wisdom tooth extractions, TMJ treatment, Root canal therapy, General and restorative care
Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, Ontario Dental Association, Canadian Dental Association
Paying for treatment: insurance, CDCP, and no coverage
There are dentists closer to Topham Park than we are. Three things bring people here anyway.
If you are on the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
Lawrence Dental Centre is an approved CDCP provider. We submit the claim to the plan directly, so you pay only your co-payment at the time of the visit. Note that CDCP does not work as a reimbursement programme. You cannot pay the full amount and claim it back later, which is why it matters that your clinic is enrolled.
What the plan pays depends on household income:
| Household income | CDCP pays | You pay |
|---|---|---|
| Under $70,000 | 100% | Nothing |
| $70,000 to $79,999 | 60% | 40% |
| $80,000 to $89,999 | 40% | 60% |
Figures apply to households without private dental insurance.
Exams, X-rays, cleanings, fillings, scaling and simple extractions need no pre-approval. Crowns, bridges, dentures and complex work do, and we handle that paperwork.
One point that applies to a lot of people in this neighbourhood. If you are retired and you opted out of the dental coverage attached to your pension before 11 December 2023, and you cannot opt back in, you may still qualify for CDCP even though a pension plan is involved. A number of retirees assume they are automatically excluded and never apply.
CDCP coverage also has to be renewed every year. If you missed the renewal window, you can reapply, but treatment received during the gap is not covered.
If you have private insurance
We bill most major plans directly. Bring your card to the first visit and you pay only the portion your plan does not cover. If you are not sure what your plan includes, call us with the details and we will check before you commit to anything.
If you have no coverage at all
Tell us when you book. We quote the full cost before treatment starts, and we offer payment plans so a larger case can be paid in stages rather than in one go. Nothing gets added to the bill that you have not agreed to first.
Hours and same-day appointments
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Opening Hours
What Sets Us Apart
Why Choose Lawrence Dental Centre
Gentle Care
Gentle, precise dental care from our professional and experienced dental team.
Advanced Technology
Advanced technology and advanced methods for accurate diagnosis and treatments.
Affordable Dental Solutions
Quality care with flexible payment plans for every budget.
Trusted Experience
Patient-centered approach with clear explanations, relying upon 75 years of experience.
Family Friendly
Family-friendly clinic where children, adults, and seniors feel comfortable and cared for.
Emergency Response
Quick emergency response for toothaches, broken teeth, and infections.
FAQs
You Asked, We Answered
How long is the drive from Topham Park?
Ten to fourteen minutes in normal traffic. North on Victoria Park Avenue, right at Lawrence. There are no turns in between.
Which bus goes to your clinic from O'Connor Drive?
Take the 24 Victoria Park north to Lawrence Avenue East, then the 54 Lawrence East. The 54 stops directly outside the clinic in both directions.
How do I get to you from O'Connor station on Line 5?
O’Connor station is about two and a half kilometres south of us. It is roughly seven minutes by car, or take the 24 Victoria Park north to Lawrence.
Do you take patients from East York?
Yes. Our address is in Scarborough but a large share of our patients live in East York, and East York is closer to us than several parts of Scarborough are.
Do you accept CDCP and bill insurance directly?
Both. We are an approved CDCP provider and submit claims to the plan directly. We also bill most private insurers directly, so you pay only your portion.
