Lakeside Dental
Patients often talk about putting nervous patients at ease and clear explanations.
Patients most often mentionNervous patients felt at ease 11 · Explains things clearly 7See the reviewsHide
Counted in the 172 Google reviews we read, up to September 2026.
Every theme, counted ↓Reviews on Dentist Signal ↓At a glance
- 16 of 172 reviews mention friendly, helpful staff
- No prices on their website; bills insurance directly and takes the dental care plan
- 3 dentists listed on their website
- Open evenings
What 172 reviews mention most
- Friendly, helpful staff: 16 reviews
- Nervous patients felt at ease: 11 reviews
- Explains things clearly: 7 reviews
- Little or no pain: 5 reviews
Cost and paying
- No prices on their website: ask for the total, including the exam and X-rays, when you call
- Bills insurance directly
- Takes the dental care plan
Who you’ll see
- Dr. Joseph Carter
- Dr. Emma Hudson
- Dr. Ellen Norve
Getting seen soon
- Open evenings
- Ask for the first opening when you call
Can help with
- Check-up and cleaning
- Toothache or emergency
- Children
- Nervous about the dentist
- Takes the dental care plan
Good to know before you call
- Their website covers 2 locations, so some dentists or services it lists may be at another one
What patients say
Counted from their Google reviews up to September 2026. Something shows here once at least 3 patients mention it. Bigger clinics get more reviews, so compare with care. Google’s rating and review total change every day, so we round them down (like 4.5+ stars or 250+ reviews) to stay accurate until our next update. See today’s reviews on Google ↗
Who you’ll see
The team listed on their website. Their website covers 2 locations, so some may work elsewhere.
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General Dentist Dr. Carter was born and raised in Halifax, N.S., where he completed both his undergraduate studies and Dental Degree at Dalhousie University. Passionate about all things dentistry, he takes pride in delivering thoughtful, comprehensive care to patients of all ages and walks of life. He’s also committed to creating a calm, welcoming experience. For those who feel anxious about dental visits, Dr. Carter is board-certified in administering nitrous oxide sedation. This is a safe, mask-delivered option that provides light to moderate level of relaxation to help make appointments feel easier and more comfortable. When Read more
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General Dentist Dr. Emma Hudson was raised in Halifax and obtained her Bachelor of Science with Honours in Environmental Science from Mount Allison University. In 2014 she moved to Montreal to begin her Doctor of Medical Dentistry at McGill University, graduating in 2018 and being recognized for outstanding achievement in periodontology from the American Read more
What do you need?
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Check-up and cleaning
Listed on Google as a dentist.
Explains things clearly: 7 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 5 reviews.
- Are you taking new patients, and when is the first opening for a new-patient exam and cleaning?
- What will the exam, X-rays and cleaning cost, and what will my insurance or the dental care plan cover?
Toothache or emergency
Their website has a page about emergency care. Their Google profile says they offer emergency care.
Emergency visits: 3 reviews.
- Can you see me today? Say where it hurts, since when, and whether there is swelling or a fever.
- What will the emergency exam and X-ray cost before any treatment?
Children
Their Google profile says they see children.
Good visits for kids: 5 reviews.
- From what age do you see children, and can brothers and sisters be booked together?
- Do you bill my insurance or the dental care plan directly for my child?
Nervous about the dentist
Their Google profile says they offer sedation.
Nervous patients felt at ease: 11 reviews. Little or no pain: 5 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 5 reviews.
- Say you’re nervous when you book, and ask what helps: a longer appointment, breaks, numbing, laughing gas or sedation.
- If sedation is an option, what does it cost, and will I need someone to take me home?
Dental care plan (CDCP)
Their website says they take the plan: “Welcoming patients of all ages with Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) coverage!”
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Do you bill the Canadian Dental Care Plan directly for this treatment?
- Will anything cost more than the plan pays? Ask for the amount before treatment.
Cost and paying
- What’s the total, including the exam and X-rays?
- How much will my insurance or the dental care plan cover?
- Does anything cost more than the provincial fee guide?
They don’t post prices online. For a rough idea, see what patients across Canada said they paid.
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Hours
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