Empress Dentistry
Patients often talk about kind, gentle care and putting nervous patients at ease.
Can help with
- Check-up and cleaning
- Toothache or emergency
- Nervous about the dentist
- Takes the dental care plan
What patients say most
- Kind, gentle care · 10 reviews
- Nervous patients felt at ease · 5 reviews
- Little or no pain · 3 reviews
What do you need?
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Check-up and cleaning
Listed on Google as a dentist.
Kind, gentle care: 10 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: 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?
Nervous about the dentist
Their Google profile says they offer sedation.
Nervous patients felt at ease: 5 reviews. Little or no pain: 3 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 10 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: “Now Accepting the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)!”
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?
From their website. See what people across Canada paid
Who you’ll see
The team listed on their website.
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Dr. Jaime Guerrero grew up in Cartagena, Colombia. He studied dentistry at the University of Cartagena, School of Dentistry, and graduated in 1993 with his DDS degree. He then completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency and graduated with honours from Pontificia Javeriana University, Bogota in 2000. Dr. Guerrero Subsequently went to the University of Miami to complete a one-year clinical rotation in Maxillofacial Tumor and Reconstructive Surgery at the Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Guerrero then built a private practice in Colombia where he worked for over 10 years prior to moving to Canada. It is at the University of Toronto that Dr. Guerrero completed a Master’s of Health Sciences (MHSc) degree in Bioethics in 2011, and passed the National Dental Examination Board of Canada in 2014. During the course of his career, Dr. Guerrero’s a significant part of his training was…
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Dr. Nancy Kamal graduated with her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from University of Carabobo in Venezuela in 2015. After several years of working as a Dentist in Venezuela, she moved to Toronto in recent years. Shortly after relocating, Dr. Nancy successfully completed her National Examination Dental Boards and obtained her license to practice dentistry in Canada. Dr. Nancy Kamal is also a member of the Ontario Dental Association. Dr. Nancy is truly passionate about the field of dentistry. Above all, she loves clinical areas such as cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, restorative and digital dentistry. But what drives her most is the desire to ensure that every patient feels comfortable and at ease while receiving the highest quality of care through an individually tailored plan. Dr. Nancy is a strong believer in oral health prevention. Being pro-active often prevents more serious…
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Dr. Marcela Ortega Dr. Ortega is the principal dentist of Empress Dentistry with over 20 years of professional experience in Toronto. Dr. Ortega graduated from Pontificia Javeriana University, Bogota, Colombia in 1990. Following her graduation, she completed a year-long multi-disciplinary residency at Montreal University in conjunction with practical work at St-Mary’s Hospital in Montreal. Dr. Ortega passed the National Board of Examination and obtained her license in 1995 and immediately started practicing dentistry in Montreal. In 1995, Dr. Ortega moved to Toronto where she practiced on a full-time basis as an associate in a dental practice downtown Toronto up until 2004. That year, Dr. Ortega opened Empress Dentistry in the busy North York city centre. Dr. Ortega has developed advanced skills across a wide range of restorative and cosmetic dental treatments including implants,…
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Dr. Voorand looks forward to meeting you and understanding your oral health needs. Dr. Voorand was born and raised in the small town of Barry’s Bay, Ontario, and has also spent a couple of years of living on the East Coast of Australia with her family. Her educational journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Queen’s University, ON, followed by a Master’s degree at McGill University, QC. She then pursued her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry in London, ON. Dr. Voorand spent five years in cancer research, delving into the behaviour of cancer cells. However, her passion for interacting with people propelled her into the field of dentistry—a transition that has made her incredibly happy ever since. Dr. Voorand is a technical person at heart and this interest has carried forward from her research days to dentistry’s techniques and…
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Originally from Toronto, Dr. Sébastien obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Ottawa. He then obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Western Ontario, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, in London Ontario. Dr. Sébastien is an advocate for oral health, and ensuring a kind and trusting relationship between him and his patients. He is fluent in English, Spanish and French is able to provide care in each of these languages. Dr. Sébastien can also administer Nitrous Oxide Sedation during dental treatments to patients who might be anxious. Dr. Sébastien looks forward to getting to know you and providing you and your family with the dental care you will appreciate. As an experienced musician, Dr. Sébastien appreciates the fusion of science and artistry that dentistry embodies. You may just catch him with a guitar in…
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Dr. Qi Shen Dr. Shen came to Canada at an early age and grew up in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Following the completion of an undergraduate program at McMaster University, Dr. Shen enrolled in the Doctor of Dental Surgery program at the University of Melbourne, Australia. Upon graduating in 2017, he returned to Toronto to rejoin his family and start practicing dentistry. Dr. Shen can treat patients in English and Mandarin. Dr. Shen takes great satisfaction through the interaction he has with patients. He always takes the time necessary to discuss the reasons for treatment and the possible options that may be available to patients. This education is important in making patients at ease and establishing a trust relationship with them. Dr. Shen has also taken additional courses in Nitrous, oxide and oral sedation, as well as Oral Surgery for the General Practitioner to further his knowledge…
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When she's not in the clinic, you might spot her camping, painting, horseback riding, or catching waves while surfing with her partner Dr. Sebastien.
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What patients say
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