Dentist near Clairlea
Minutes north of the Golden Mile
Lawrence Dental Centre is a short drive north of Clairlea, at 1720 Lawrence Avenue East. From the Golden Mile, from Eglinton Square, or from anywhere along Victoria Park, it is a straight run up to Lawrence.
Dr. Daniel Gibbs and Dr. Sasan Shahrbandi see patients from across Clairlea. We are an approved CDCP provider, we bill insurance directly, and we are open until 8 PM Monday through Thursday.
- 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
Clairlea sits south-east of the clinic, between Victoria Park and Birchmount, south of Eglinton. We are north-west of it, on Lawrence Avenue East between Pharmacy and Warden.
The simplest route: head north on Victoria Park Avenue or Pharmacy Avenue, then east on Lawrence. If you shop at Eglinton Square or Golden Mile Plaza, or take your children to Clairlea Public School, the clinic is about a ten minute drive north. We are on the north side of Lawrence, across from Dixie Land Plaza.
Getting here from Clairlea
Whichever way you travel, it is a short trip north.
Driving from Lawrence and Birchmount
- By Car: North on Victoria Park Avenue or Pharmacy Avenue to Lawrence Avenue East, then a short distance to the clinic. About eight to twelve minutes from most of Clairlea. Coming off the Golden Mile on Eglinton, head north on Victoria Park. Parking at the clinic is free.
- By Line 5 (Hakimi Lebovic or Golden Mile station): Both stations sit in or beside Clairlea and opened in February 2026. From either, take the 34 Eglinton or connect north on Victoria Park toward Lawrence.
- By Bus (TTC Route 24 Victoria Park): The 24 runs north the length of Victoria Park Avenue and connects to the 54 Lawrence East, which stops directly outside the clinic.
- By Bus (TTC Route 67 Pharmacy): The 67 runs north on Pharmacy toward Lawrence, where you transfer to the 54 Lawrence East.
Opening Hours
Every treatment, one address
No referral across town for implants, oral surgery or CDCP care.
A checkup, an implant, a difficult extraction or an emergency are all handled here, at one address. For a bigger case, that means no second appointment at a specialist’s office across the city.
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: CDCP, insurance, and no coverage
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 is not a reimbursement programme, so you cannot pay in full 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% |
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 for you. Full details:
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 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 all at once. Nothing gets added to the bill that you have not agreed to first.
Hours and same-day appointments
Four evenings a week until 8 PM and a full Saturday. Evening and weekend hours make it easier to come after work or school without rearranging the day.
We hold time each day for urgent cases. If you call with pain, swelling or a broken tooth, we will usually see you the same day. If the day is full we will tell you on the phone rather than book you a week out and leave you in pain.
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FAQs
Questions from Clairlea patients
How long is the drive from Clairlea?
About eight to twelve minutes. North on Victoria Park or Pharmacy to Lawrence Avenue East, then a short distance to the clinic.
How do I get to you from the Golden Mile on Line 5?
From Hakimi Lebovic or Golden Mile station, take the 34 Eglinton or head north on Victoria Park (the 24 bus) toward Lawrence, then the 54 Lawrence East.
Do you accept CDCP?
Yes. We are an approved CDCP provider and submit the claim to the plan directly, so you pay only your co-payment.
Is there parking?
Yes, and it is free.
Do you take patients from the Golden Mile area?
Yes. Clairlea and the Golden Mile are part of the same catchment, and a large share of our patients come from there.
Do you handle implants and extractions in house?
Yes. Planning, any bone grafting or sinus lift, placement and the final crown are all done at this address by our own team.