Dentist for Centennial College Students
Seven minutes from the Ashtonbee campus, with your student plan billed directly
- We accept Studentcare and major student dental plans
- Direct billing to your insurance
- 7 minutes from the Ashtonbee campus
- Open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays
- No coverage? We accept the CDCP
Lawrence Dental Centre is a short trip from Centennial College’s
Ashtonbee campus, at 1720 Lawrence Avenue East. As a student dentist
in Scarborough, we accept Studentcare and the major student plans,
bill your insurance directly, and keep evening and Saturday hours that
fit around your class schedule.
Studentcare and student plans, billed directly
If you are enrolled at Centennial, you likely have a dental plan through your student union, administered by Studentcare. Unless you opted out at the start of the year, you have coverage you have already paid for in your student fees.
We bill Studentcare directly, so you show your card and we submit the claim. You pay only what the plan does not cover, if anything.
Plans we accept
- Studentcare
- Green Shield Canada
- Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Blue Cross, Desjardins, ClaimSecure, GroupHEALTH
Not sure whether you opted out? Call us with your details and we will check before you book.
Getting here from the Ashtonbee campus
Seven minutes by car, a short bus ride, or a walk down Pharmacy.
- By Car: From 75 Ashtonbee Rd, head north on Pharmacy Avenue to Lawrence Avenue East. About 7 minutes. Parking at the clinic is free.
- By Bus (TTC Route 67 Pharmacy): Take the 67A Pharmacy north from the campus toward Lawrence Avenue East, a short walk from the clinic. About 23 minutes door to door, buses every 15 minutes.
- By Bus (TTC Route 54 Lawrence East): The 54 Lawrence East stops directly outside the clinic and connects across the Lawrence corridor.
- On Foot: About 39 minutes, 2.8 km straight up Pharmacy Avenue if you prefer to walk.
- By Bike: About 10 minutes north on Pharmacy Avenue
Where to find us
Opening Hours
What students book with us
Checkup and Cleaning
Exams, scaling and hygiene
Emergency Dental Care
Same-day help for pain, swelling or a broken tooth
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Assessed and removed here
Fillings
Cavities treated in a single visit
Invisalign and Braces
Clear aligners and braces
Teeth Whitening
Take-home trays or in-clinic
No coverage? You may qualify for the CDCP
If your adjusted household income is under $90,000 and you do not have private dental insurance, you may qualify for the Canadian Dental Care Plan. We are an approved provider and submit the claim directly, so you pay only your co-payment.
| 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% |
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
FAQs
Centennial student dental questions
Do you accept Studentcare?
Yes. Studentcare administers the Centennial student union dental plan, and we bill it directly.
I didn't opt out — am I covered?
Almost certainly. Students are enrolled automatically through their fees. If you did not opt out at the start of the year, you have coverage.
How do I get there from the Ashtonbee campus?
Seven minutes by car north on Pharmacy Avenue, or take the 67 Pharmacy bus. The 54 Lawrence East also stops outside the clinic.
Do you bill my insurance directly?
Yes, for Studentcare and the major plans. You pay only the portion your plan does not cover.
Do you accept the CDCP?
Yes. If your household income is under $90,000 and you have no private insurance, you may qualify. We are an approved provider.
Can I get a same-day emergency appointment?
Where we can, yes. Call (647) 696-9294 with pain, swelling or a broken tooth.