Northridge Dental

Northridge Dental, family dental clinic in Nanaimo since 1996

Northridge Dental is a dental clinic located in Nanaimo, British Columbia, providing both general and cosmetic dentistry. According to its own presentation, it has been operating since 1996 and describes itself as a family dentistry centre that welcomes new patients and dental emergencies. Its team works with patients of all ages and at different stages of oral health, from routine check-ups to specialized procedures.

General and preventive dentistry

The clinic structures its activity around prevention and maintenance of oral health. Among the general services it lists are check-ups and cleanings, hygiene appointments, oral cancer screening, dental sealants and digital X-rays. It also performs treatments such as root canals and teeth extractions. The preventive approach includes recommendations for products and techniques both in the office and at home to reinforce dental care.

Cosmetic and restorative dentistry

The centre offers treatments aimed at improving the appearance of the smile, such as dental crowns, whitening —including the Pola Whitening system—, dental veneers and dental bonding. In the restorative area, the clinic works with implants, bridges, fillings, inlays and onlays, as well as dentures. The clinic notes that these restorations are made with durable materials and seek to restore the functionality of the mouth along with an aesthetic result.

Orthodontics, sedation and other treatments

Northridge Dental includes Invisalign among its services, as well as conscious sedation through oral sedation. It also provides guards and appliances: night guards, retainers and sports mouth guards. In addition, it treats snoring and sleep apnea, and offers treatment for temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD and TMJ).

Professional team

The team's general dentist is Dr. Aida Mendoza. She trained at the University of Western Ontario, where she earned an honours bachelor's degree in Medical Sciences with a double major in Physiology and Medical Sciences, and later completed her Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of British Columbia. She lives in Nanaimo and, according to the clinic's information, combines her professional activity with music, as she plays the piano and the cello.

Fees, insurance and public coverage

The clinic bills insurance companies directly and applies fees based on the BCDA (British Columbia Dental Association) fee guide. It is also part of the 123Dentist network and provides information about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), both for applying for or renewing coverage and for using it at the clinic.

Location and surroundings

The centre is located in Northridge Village, on Turner Road, between Island Highway North and Uplands Drive. The clinic states that it is next to Waypoint Insurance, near an A&W establishment and a TD bank, and that it has free parking nearby.

Location and contact

5800 Turner Rd, #504, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J4 · Phone: (250) 756-9232 · Email: info@northridgedental.ca