Turtle Creek Dental

Turtle Creek Dental, dental clinic in Clarkson, Mississauga

Turtle Creek Dental is a dental clinic located in Clarkson Village, Mississauga, Ontario, that welcomes new patients. The centre has been treating patients at the same location for over thirty years, and its team of general dentists has more than sixty years of combined experience. The clinic presents itself as a warm and welcoming space, with a team that aims to make every visit safe and comfortable.

Its care approach focuses on promoting lifelong oral health and treating patients of all ages, combining accumulated experience with careful attention. The clinic is part of the 123Dentist network.

General and family dentistry services

The centre's main activity is general and family dentistry. Services offered include oral and dental examinations, dental hygiene cleanings performed by a registered dental hygienist, white fillings, resin restorations, and uncomplicated extractions. Root canal treatments are also performed.

The team works with modern dental equipment and procedures and serves both those needing restorative treatment and those seeking preventive maintenance or a routine check-up.

Cosmetic and restorative dentistry

The clinic offers cosmetic dentistry treatments for damaged, dull, or discoloured teeth, with the goal of redesigning or restoring the smile through methods the clinic itself describes as simple and affordable. The service catalogue includes teeth whitening, dental crowns, dental implants, dental bridges, dentures, and dental fillings.

Guards and appliances are also made, including night guards.

Dental emergencies

The centre handles dental emergencies and, according to its own information, accommodates such cases to protect the patient's oral health. The clinic recommends contacting the dentist in case of a dental emergency.

Professional team

The team is presented as friendly, knowledgeable, and professional, with a focus on the patient's overall health and well-being. The clinic highlights that its staff is committed to careful treatment so that visits are safe and comfortable.

Dr. Gabriel Bako is a general dentist. He graduated with honours in Biology from St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia and obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Temple University in Philadelphia in 1983. After returning to Toronto, he completed a one-year residency at Toronto General Hospital. During that period, he practised dentistry on a First Nations reserve in Northern Ontario through Health and Welfare Canada. Early in his career, he worked as a clinical staff member at Toronto General Hospital, assisting in the residency program, and was a clinical instructor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry in the Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology. In 1989, he was awarded his Fellowship Degree with the Academy of General Dentistry. He is licensed with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario and is a member of the Ontario Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. He is also a member of the Toronto Crown and Bridge Study Club and attends continuing education courses in disciplines such as restorative, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. He resides in Lorne Park and has been an active member of the community: for seventeen years, he coached local T-ball, softball, and baseball teams, and he served as an assistant football coach with the Mississauga Football League.

Patients, coverage, and financing

The clinic accepts new patients and treats families of all ages. Patient information includes sections on languages, treatment financing, fees and insurance, and the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). The site also includes a contact form and a location and hours section.

Service area

Turtle Creek Dental provides dental services in Mississauga and the surrounding areas. Areas mentioned include Port Credit, Birchwood, Park Royal, Clearview, Oakville, Clarkson, Erindale, Mineola, and Lakeview.

Location and contact

1801 Lakeshore Rd W #116, Mississauga, ON L5J 1J6, Canada · Phone: (905) 822-1301 · Email: info@turtlecreekdental.ca · Hours: Mon: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm; Tue: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm; Wed: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm; Thu: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm; Fri: 9:30 am - 2:30 pm; Sat: Closed; Sun: Closed