Espanola Dental Centre

Espanola Dental Centre: family dentistry in Espanola, Ontario

Espanola Dental Centre is a dental clinic located inside Espanola Mall, in Espanola (Ontario). With more than 35 years in operation, it presents itself as a comprehensive dental care centre for patients from Espanola, Sudbury, Manitoulin Island, Elliot Lake and other North Shore communities. The clinic states that it serves more than 3,000 active patients in the region and that it accepts new patients, as well as most major dental insurance plans.

General, restorative and surgical dental services

The centre offers a full range of treatments under one roof. In the general and preventive area are general dentistry, hygiene and dental exams, and oral cancer screening. In the restorative and surgical area are root canals, teeth extractions, wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, bridges, fillings and dental bonding. The clinic also provides dental crowns.

In cosmetic dentistry it offers teeth whitening and veneers. For alignment correction it has Invisalign, with clear aligners. In addition, it offers custom full and partial dentures, with the particular feature that a denturist visits the clinic weekly to carry out assessments, fittings and follow-ups without the patient having to travel.

Sedation and care for patients with dental anxiety

The clinic has sedation options for patients with dental anxiety or for complex procedures, including oral sedation. This service is part of an approach aimed at making the visit comfortable and unhurried.

Technology and custom dental appliances

Espanola Dental Centre describes itself as a digital clinic, equipped with an iTero scanner and digital X-rays. It also makes custom dental appliances: night guards for bruxism, sports mouth guards, retainers, snoring devices, sleep apnea devices and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) devices.

Professional team

The clinical team is led by Dr. Samson So, a general dentist who graduated in 2016 from Western University, with continuing education in oral surgery, sedation and patient care. Dr. So is an adjunct clinical professor at Western University, in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Denturist Tim Nguyen is responsible for custom, partial, full and implant-retained dentures. The support team includes an office manager, an administrative associate, a Level II dental assistant and three registered dental hygienists.

CDCP coverage and billing

The clinic accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and bills insurance directly, as well as offering affordable fees. It also has financing options for patients.

Location and access

The centre is located inside Espanola Mall, which makes it possible to combine the dental visit with other everyday errands. It has free parking and hours from Monday to Thursday. The clinic is part of the 123Dentist community.

Location and contact

#108 800 Centre St. Espanola, ON, P5E-1J3 · Phone: (705) 869-2687 · Email: info@espanoladental.ca · Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm; Friday to Sunday: closed