Dentist for Seneca College Students
For Seneca students living in Scarborough, with your plan billed directly
- We accept Studentcare and major student dental plans
- Direct billing to your insurance
- Handy if you live in Scarborough, not near the Newnham campus
- Open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays
- No coverage? We accept the CDCP
If you study at Seneca’s Newnham campus but live in Scarborough, we’re a
dental clinic for students close to home rather than campus. We accept
Studentcare and the major student plans, bill your insurance directly,
and keep evening and Saturday hours that work around your schedule.
Studentcare and student plans, billed directly
As a Seneca student, you have a dental plan through the Seneca Student Federation, administered by Studentcare, unless you opted out at the start of the year.
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 Newnham campus
About 20 minutes from campus, and closer if you live in Scarborough.
- By Car: From 1750 Finch Ave E, take Don Mills Road south to Lawrence Avenue East and head east. About 21 minutes, 10.6 km. Parking at the clinic is free.
- By Bus (TTC): Take the 39 or 939 Finch east to Victoria Park, then the 24 Victoria Park south toward Lawrence Avenue East. About 42 minutes door to door. If you live in Scarborough rather than by campus, the trip is much shorter.
- By Bus (TTC Route 54 Lawrence East): The 54 Lawrence East stops directly outside the clinic and runs the length of Lawrence, useful if you are already on this side of the city.
- By Bike: About 30 minutes
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
Seneca student dental questions
Do you accept Studentcare?
Yes. Studentcare administers the Seneca Student Federation dental plan, and we bill it directly.
I study at Newnham but live in Scarborough. Is this convenient?
If you live in Scarborough rather than near the Finch campus, we are likely closer to home than a clinic by Seneca.
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.
How do I get there from campus?
About 21 minutes by car via Don Mills Road, or by TTC take the 39 Finch to Victoria Park and transfer to the 24 south.
Can I get a same-day emergency appointment?
Where we can, yes. Call (647) 696-9294 with pain, swelling or a broken tooth.
