Dentist near Ionview and Kennedy Park
A short ride north from Ionview station
Lawrence Dental Centre is about ten minutes north-west of Ionview, at 1720 Lawrence Avenue East. From Ionview station on Line 5, or from anywhere along Kennedy Road, it is a straightforward trip up to Lawrence.
Dr. Daniel Gibbs and Dr. Sasan Shahrbandi see patients from across Ionview and Kennedy Park. 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
Ionview sits south-east of the clinic, around Kennedy Road between Eglinton and the rail corridor. We are north-west of it, on Lawrence Avenue East between Pharmacy and Warden.
The simplest route: head north on Kennedy Road, then west on Lawrence. If you shop at Kennedy Park Plaza or take your children to Ionview Public School, the clinic is about a ten minute drive from there. We are on the north side of Lawrence, across from Dixie Land Plaza.
Getting here from Ionview and Kennedy Park
Driving from Kennedy and Eglinton
- By Line 5 (Ionview station): Ionview station opened in February 2026, right in the neighbourhood. From there, connect to the 43 Kennedy bus north toward Lawrence, then the 54 Lawrence East, which stops directly outside the clinic.
- From Kennedy Station: Kennedy Station connects Line 2, Line 5 and GO. Take the 43 Kennedy north to Lawrence Avenue East, then the 54 Lawrence East westbound.
- By Bus (TTC Route 43 Kennedy): The 43 runs north the length of Kennedy Road and connects to the 54 Lawrence East at the door of the clinic.
- By Car: North on Kennedy Road to Lawrence Avenue East, then west a short distance. About ten minutes from most of Ionview and Kennedy Park. Parking at the clinic is free.
Opening Hours
Every treatment, one address
No referral across town for implants, oral surgery or CDCP care.
Getting to a dentist without a car is harder than it should be. That is exactly why it helps that everything is handled at one address: a checkup, an implant, a difficult extraction or an emergency all happen here, so a bigger problem does not turn into a second trip across Scarborough.
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. If you commute by transit, the evening hours mean you can come after work without taking the day off.
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
You Asked, We Answered
How do I get to you from Ionview station?
Ionview station is on Line 5. Take the 43 Kennedy bus north to Lawrence Avenue East, then the 54 Lawrence East, which stops directly outside the clinic.
How long is the drive from Kennedy Park?
About ten minutes. North on Kennedy Road to Lawrence, then west a short distance.
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 without a car?
Yes. Many of our patients come by TTC. The 54 Lawrence East stops at the door, and it connects to the 43 Kennedy and to Kennedy Station.
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.