Dentist for College & University Students in Scarborough
Student insurance billed directly, evenings and weekends on Lawrence Ave East
- We accept Studentcare and student union dental plans
- Direct billing (you don't pay upfront)
- Evening and Saturday appointments, around your class schedule
- Walk-in and same-day emergency care
- No coverage? CDCP and student-friendly payment options
Lawrence Dental Centre is a family and student dental clinic at 1720 Lawrence Avenue East in Scarborough. We work with student dental plans, bill your insurance directly, and keep evening and Saturday hours that fit around classes and exams.
Whether you study at Centennial, U of T Scarborough, Seneca, York or a campus nearby, and whether you have a student plan, private coverage, or the CDCP, we can help.
We accept student dental plans and bill them directly
Most college and university students in Ontario are enrolled in a dental plan through their student union, administered by Studentcare. We bill these plans directly, so you show your card and we submit the claim.
Plans we accept
- Studentcare (used by most college and university student unions)
- Green Shield Canada
- Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Blue Cross, Desjardins, ClaimSecure, GroupHEALTH
Not sure whether you opted out or what your plan covers? Call us with your details and we will check before you book.
Students we see, campus by campus
We see students from campuses across Scarborough, North York and downtown. Here is how far each is from the clinic at 1720 Lawrence Avenue East.
Centennial College — Ashtonbee Campus
- 75 Ashtonbee Rd, Scarborough, ON M1L 4C9
- 1.9 km · about 8 minutes by car, south-east
University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
- 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough, ON M1C 1A4
- 10.8 km · about 24 minutes by car, north-east
Seneca Polytechnic — Newnham Campus
- 1750 Finch Ave E, North York, ON M2J 2X5
- 6.8 km · about 17 minutes by car, north-west
York University — Keele Campus
- 4700 Keele St, North York, ON M3J 1P3
- 16 km · about 34 minutes by car, north-west
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
- 350 Victoria St, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3
- 11.1 km · about 25 minutes by car, downtown
George Brown College — St. James Campus
- 200 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 3W8
- 11.4 km · about 26 minutes by car, downtown
If your campus is not listed, you are still welcome. Bring your student insurance card and we will bill it directly.
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
| 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
Student dental questions
Do you accept Studentcare and my student union plan?
Yes. We work with Studentcare, which administers most college and university union dental plans, and we bill it directly.
I didn't opt out — am I covered?
Most students are enrolled automatically through their student fees. If you did not opt out at the start of the year, you have coverage. Call us with your details and we will confirm.
Do you bill my insurance directly?
Yes, for Studentcare and the major plans listed above. 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 and submit the claim directly.
Can I get a same-day emergency appointment?
Where we can, yes. Call (647) 696-9294 with pain, swelling or a broken tooth.