Dental Centre
The Alpha Omega Dental Centre offers a full range of dental services with a focus on care for older adults.
Our services include:
- Teeth cleaning
- Fillings
- Crowns, bridges or dentures
- Dental implants
- Dental surgery
- Emergency dental care
Our dental centre is open to anyone living at Baycrest or another long-term care home, assisted living residence or hospital. We also see adults of any age from the wider community.
We have experience providing dental care for people with:
- Complex medical conditions
- Frailty
- Physical challenges
- Cognitive difficulties like dementia
We also have a specialized lift that allows us to provide treatment to clients in a wheelchair.
The dental centre is affiliated with the University of Toronto, and we take pride in training the next generation of dental professionals.
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Fees are charged in accordance with the Ontario Dental Association fee guides. Please note that dental fees are not covered by OHIP.
We are pleased to accept clients with the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). The CDCP can help pay for many dental services.
Any remaining fees are due at the end of your visit.
We accept payments through insurance, as well as debit, Mastercard, Visa and cash.
At your first visit, you will meet with a member of our dental care team to talk about your dental history and any issues or concerns you might have.
We may suggest you have X-rays and a dental exam.
Your dentist will then help you decide on a treatment plan that will meet your needs.
Many treatments may need more than one visit.
Before you leave, please stop at the front desk to pay any fees and schedule any follow-up visits.
- Your insurance card, if you have one
- A list of questions you want to ask
- Your health history
- A list of all your medications and supplements
- Any medication you might need to take while at the clinic
- Any aids you use, such as a walker, hearing aids or glasses
- A friend or family member for support, if you choose
Please call (416) 785-2500 ext. 2600 to make an appointment.
We also accept referrals from health-care providers. To refer a client, please complete the Baycrest Dental Referral Form PDF and send it via email to [email protected] or fax to (416) 785-2858.
Is the Alpha Omega Dental Centre accessible for clients with mobility challenges?
Yes, we are fully accessible. Our clinic is located on the ground floor and can accommodate Wheel-Trans without any barriers. We are also equipped with a specialized lift that allows us to provide treatment to people in wheelchairs.
Do you accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)?
Yes, we accept clients with the CDCP which can cover the cost of many dental services. Learn more about the CDCP.
Why is dental care important for older adults?
Good dental care can help prevent conditions like gum disease and tooth loss. But poor oral health has also been linked to other health conditions like lung and heart disease. In fact, tooth loss from gum disease has even been linked to dementia. Regular check-ups and cleaning are important to maintain your dental health.
Location
Baycrest
Sydney and Florence Cooper Outpatient Clinics
3560 Bathurst Street
Ground floor
Located across the hall from The Nosh dining area.
The clinic is accessible by wheel trans without any barriers.
Contact
Hours
Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed on statutory holidays and Jewish holidays.