Trimac Dental Centre
Patients often talk about little or no pain and kind, gentle care.
Patients most often mentionLittle or no pain 30 · Kind, gentle care 30See the reviewsHide
Counted in the 689 Google reviews we read, up to September 2026.
Every theme, counted ↓Reviews on Dentist Signal ↓At a glance
- 48 of 689 reviews mention friendly, helpful staff
- No prices on their website; takes the dental care plan
- 5 dentists listed on their website
- Open evenings and Saturdays
What 689 reviews mention most
- Friendly, helpful staff: 48 reviews
- Little or no pain: 30 reviews
- Kind, gentle care: 30 reviews
- Nervous patients felt at ease: 29 reviews
Cost and paying
- No prices on their website: ask for the total, including the exam and X-rays, when you call
- Takes the dental care plan
Who you’ll see
- Dr. Aness Assafeen
- Dr. Greg Mackenzie
- Dr. Teagan Byrnes
- Dr. Scott
Getting seen soon
- Open evenings and Saturdays
- Ask for the first opening when you call
Can help with
- Check-up and cleaning
- Toothache or emergency
- Children
- Takes the dental care plan
What patients say
Counted from their Google reviews up to September 2026. Something shows here once at least 6 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.
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General Dentist Dr. Aness Assafeen received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2019 and is known for his knowledgeable patient care, always taking the time to listen to his patients’ needs and concerns. “Complete dentistry has a lot to offer and can greatly improve people’s quality of life through thoughtful discussion, examination, and planning,” says Dr. Assafeen. Dr. Assafeen continually advances his skills through extensive training in root canal therapy, implant dentistry, Invisalign, and nitrous oxide (laughing gas) sedation. He is an active member of the Seattle Study Club, Dawson Study Club, DCC Root Canal Study Club, and DCC Invisalign Study Club. Before joining Trimac Dental Centre in Halifax, Dr. Assafeen practiced in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and completed surgical and implant training at both a university hospital and through the MIT program. Dr. Scott MacLean and the…
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General Dentist Dr. Teagan was born and raised in Tampa, FL, USA. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences and Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the University of South Florida in 2019. Having extended family in Iowa, she studied and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2023. During her time in dental school, she conducted dental implant research, earning her multiple awards, including the Dental Student Implant Award granted by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Teagan has an interest in all facets of general dentistry, with an strong desire to provide quality, comprehensive care for all her patients. In her quest to continue learning and providing the most up-to-date care, she is a member of multiple professional organizations, including the American Dental Association,…
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General Dentist Dr. Scott MacLean has a keen interest in all types of dentistry including implants, orthodontics, and general dentistry. A 1991 Dalhousie Dental School graduate and valedictorian, he was a multiple scholarship winner and a student leader. He now teaches dental implants at Dalhousie. Dr. MacLean also lectures internationally at dental conventions on implants, crown and bridge, and dental technology use such as laser and photography. He authored a monthly "Internet for Dentists" article in the Canadian Dental Association's Journal (JCDA). Dr. MacLean was 2004 president of the Nova Scotia Dental Association (NSDA), chair of Clinical Practise and Specialist Relations Committees and on their Governing Council. He has been a member of the Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics, Academies of Esthetic Dentistry and General Dentistry, International…
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General Dentist Dr. Russell MacSween has practiced dentistry in Halifax since his 1991 graduation from Dalhousie Dental School. There he was the 1990 Table Clinic Winner, co-editor of the Dalhousie Dental Journal, member of the Dalhousie Dental Student Council, and participated in After-Hour Emergency Service. Dr. MacSween later taught at the Dalhousie and has been a Standardized Patient for the Dental School since 1998. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Acadia. As a member of the NS Dental Association, Dr. MacSween was 2003 AIO Study Club Co-coordinator. He is also a member of the Halifax County Dental Society and was published in the International Journal of Prosthodontics, "The Dimensional Accuracy of 12 Impression Materials and Die Stone Combinations," pg. 169, Vol. 2:199. Dr. MacSween is an avid traveler and enjoys basketball and golf. He coached the…
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Check-up and cleaning
Listed on Google as a dentist.
Explains things clearly: 13 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 30 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 Google profile says they offer emergency care.
Emergency visits: 22 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: 16 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?
Dental care plan (CDCP)
Their website says they take the plan: “Now welcoming patients 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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