Barrie Dental Arts

Barrie Dental Arts: comprehensive dentistry in Barrie, Ontario

Barrie Dental Arts is a dental clinic located in Barrie, Ontario, that welcomes new patients in a recently renovated space. The centre states it has been established for over 30 years and has a stable team of dentists and auxiliary staff. Its approach to care focuses on preventive dentistry and patient education, with the aim of maintaining oral health rather than limiting itself to treating disease.

Dental treatments and services

The clinic offers a range of services covering different areas of general and restorative dentistry. Available treatments include:

• Dental implants, with the option of single or multiple placement, for patients who have lost one or more teeth due to periodontal disease, injury, or other causes.
• Root canal therapy (endodontics), indicated when the dental pulp is affected by decay or infection.
• Teeth whitening, presented as a simple, non-invasive treatment to change the colour of natural enamel.
• Bridges and crowns, including bridges made up of two crowns on the teeth on either side of an edentulous space.
• Surgical extractions, procedures that require surgical access to completely remove a tooth.
• Sedation, to help the patient relax during the dental procedure.
• Wisdom teeth removal, which the clinic recommends having done at a younger age, when the roots may not be fully developed.
• Composite fillings (tooth-coloured), used to repair teeth affected by decay, cracks, or fractures.

The clinic does not provide removable dentures on its premises. For immediate denture placement, it works in coordination with the denturist clinic Reekie Denture Clinic, located on the second floor of the same building.

Team organisation and internal referrals

The professional team is organised into suites that work together to provide the best possible patient care. When a provider is not accustomed to a particular treatment, the patient is referred to the dentist with more experience in that procedure. This internal referral approach aims to ensure that each procedure is performed by the most suitable specialist within the clinic itself.

Prevention and patient education

Barrie Dental Arts defines itself as a practice centred on prevention and education as the keys to optimal dental health. Its approach to care prioritises maintaining oral health over treating disease alone. To this end, it performs thorough exams that include an overall check of teeth and gums, oral cancer screenings, and x-rays when necessary. The clinic also emphasises the importance of routine cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride as preventive measures. In addition, it reviews the patient's medical history to stay informed about their overall health, the medications they take, and any condition that could affect their dental health.

Facilities and patient care

The centre has recently renovated its facilities and maintains a policy of welcoming new patients. The clinic describes its environment as calm and comfortable, and its approach to care as patient-centred. The clinic accepts CDCP insurance (Canadian Dental Care Plan) and invites patients to call for more information about it.

Dentists and suites in the Ferris Lane building

The clinic operates in two suites within the same building, at 85 Ferris Lane, Barrie. Dr. Ajit Chaudhry, owner of all practices, and Dr. Christian Pretto see patients in Suite 301. In Suite 201, Dr. Don Avidar (formerly Dr. Vafa Lightfoot) and Dr. Hasnain Dharamshi (formerly Dr. K. Robert Lea) practise.

Office hours

The clinic's hours are Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Suites and locations

Suite 301: Suite 301, 85 Ferris Lane, Barrie ON L4M 6B9 · Phone: (705) 737-2314 · Email: info@barriedentalarts.com

Suite 201: Suite 201, 85 Ferris Lane, Barrie ON L4M 2Y1 · Phone: (705) 728-3786

Suite 201: Suite 201, 85 Ferris Lane, Barrie ON L4M 2Y1 · Phone: (705) 728-1514