Dentist near Victoria Village
Three minutes east of Victoria Terrace
The clinic is at 1720 Lawrence Avenue East, a short run east from the Lawrence and Victoria Park intersection. If you shop at Victoria Terrace or take your kids to Victoria Village Public School, you are already closer to us than to most clinics in North York.
Dr. Daniel Gibbs and Dr. Sasan Shahrbandi see patients here until 8 PM Monday through Thursday and until 5 PM on Saturday. Parking is free, we bill insurance directly, and we are an approved provider under the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
- Open today until 8:00 PM
- Same-day emergency care
- CDCP and most insurance plans
- Direct insurance billing
- New patients of all ages
Where we are
Victoria Park Avenue is the line between North York and Scarborough. We are just on the other side of it, which means our address says Scarborough while the drive from most of Victoria Village takes under five minutes.
Victoria Terrace Shopping Centre at 1448 Lawrence Ave E is the easiest landmark. From its parking lot, head east on Lawrence, past Pharmacy Avenue, and we are on the north side of the road. Dixie Land Plaza is directly across from us.
From the southern end of the neighbourhood near Eglinton it is a longer run, closer to ten minutes, but still a single road most of the way.
Driving from Lawrence and Victoria Park
- By Bus (TTC Route 54 Lawrence East): The 54 runs the full length of Lawrence Avenue East and stops directly outside the clinic in both directions. From the Lawrence and Victoria Park stop it is three stops east.
- By Bus (TTC Route 24 Victoria Park):The 24 runs north along Victoria Park Avenue through the whole neighbourhood. Get off at Lawrence and transfer to the 54 eastbound, or walk the last stretch in about fifteen minutes.
- By Line 5 (Sloane Station):Sloane station on the Eglinton Crosstown sits at the southern edge of Victoria Village. From there, take the 24 Victoria Park north to Lawrence, then the 54 east. Line 5 opened in February 2026.
- By Car:East on Lawrence Avenue East from Victoria Park. Three to five minutes from the north end of the neighbourhood, around ten from the Eglinton end. Parking at the clinic is free. Coming off Highway 401, use the Victoria Park exit and head south.
- On Foot:From Victoria Terrace it is roughly a twenty minute walk east along Lawrence. Sidewalks the whole way.
Opening Hours
Every treatment, one address
No referral across town for implants, orthodontics or oral surgery.
Being three minutes away matters most when something goes wrong. It also means a longer treatment plan does not turn into a series of long trips.
Same-day appointments for pain, swelling, breaks and lost fillings
Cleanings, scaling and gum maintenance
First visits, checkups and cavity prevention
Saves the tooth instead of pulling it
Treatment for bleeding or receding gums
Rebuilds a cracked or heavily filled tooth
Closes a gap using the teeth beside it
Permanent replacement for a missing tooth
Removal when a tooth can't be saved
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)
We are an approved CDCP provider and submit claims to the plan directly. You pay only your co-payment at the time of the visit.
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.
| 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.
Coverage 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, so you pay only the portion your plan does not cover. Bring your card to the first visit. If you are not sure what your plan includes, call 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 larger cases 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 Victoria Village Patients Trust Lawrence Dental Centre
Friendly, experienced team
who take time to explain everything clearly
Personalized care
based on your goals and needs
A clean, welcoming clinic
where you always feel at ease
Modern technology
for faster, more comfortable treatments
Flexible scheduling
including same-day visits
FAQs
You Asked, We Answered
How long does it take to get to you from Victoria Village?
Three to five minutes by car from the Lawrence and Victoria Park end, around ten from the Eglinton end. Straight east on Lawrence Avenue East.
Which bus goes to your clinic?
The 54 Lawrence East stops directly outside in both directions. From Victoria Park Avenue, the 24 connects north to Lawrence.
How do I get to you from Sloane station on Line 5?
Take the 24 Victoria Park north to Lawrence, then the 54 east.
Do you take patients from North York?
Yes. Our address is in Scarborough but Victoria Park Avenue is the only thing between us, and a large share of our patients live on the North York side of it.
Do you accept CDCP and bill insurance directly?
Both. We are an approved CDCP provider and submit claims directly, and we bill most private insurers directly as well.