Apple's Elmvale Dental Clinic
Patients often talk about kind, gentle care and putting nervous patients at ease.
Can help with
- Check-up and cleaning
- Children
- Nervous about the dentist
- Implants
- Braces or Invisalign
- Dentures
- Root canal
- Wisdom teeth
Good to know before you call
- Their website covers 4 locations, so some dentists or services it lists may be at another one
What patients say most
- Kind, gentle care · 12 reviews
- Nervous patients felt at ease · 7 reviews
- Friendly, helpful staff · 17 reviews
What do you need?
Pick one to see what they offer, what patients say and what to ask.
Check-up and cleaning
Their website has a page about check-ups and cleanings.
Kind, gentle care: 12 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?
Children
Their website has a page about children’s dentistry.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- 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 website has a page about sedation or care for anxious patients. Their website mentions sedation for nervous patients.
Nervous patients felt at ease: 7 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 12 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?
Implants
Their website has a page about implants.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Is the consultation free, and does the quote include the implant, the abutment and the crown?
- Who places the implant here?
Braces or Invisalign
Their website has a page about braces or Invisalign.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Is the consultation free, and does the price include retainers and follow-up visits?
- Will an orthodontist or a general dentist be treating me?
Dentures
Their website has a page about dentures.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Does the price include adjustments after the dentures are fitted?
- How long is it from the first visit to the finished dentures?
Root canal
Their website has a page about root canals.
Root canals: 4 reviews.
- Is the root canal done here, or will I be referred to a specialist?
- Does the price include the crown the tooth may need afterwards?
Wisdom teeth
Their website has a page about extractions and wisdom teeth.
Extractions or wisdom teeth: 6 reviews.
- Can it be done here, or will I be referred to an oral surgeon?
- What does it cost per tooth, and is sedation extra?
Cost and paying
Their website doesn’t list prices or ways to pay.
- 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. Their website covers 4 locations, so some may work elsewhere.
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General Dentist Clinics: Apple's Dental Millennium Park Dr. Mary Lapner is a bilingual dentist who has been practicing dentistry in Ottawa for over twenty years. She strives to help patients feel at ease by ensuring that all of their questions are answered and that all of their concerns are addressed. It is very important to Dr. Lapner that every patient feels that they are in a warm and comfortable atmosphere, that they fully understand all of their options, and that treatment decisions are made in their best interest. Dr. Lapner endeavours to maintain the highest standard of quality and care in dentistry. An Ottawa native, she attended Lisgar Collegiate, followed by the University of Ottawa for a Bachelor of Science degree. She then continued her studies at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto, obtaining her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1999. Having grown up…
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General Dentist Clinics: Apple's Dental Crown Dr. Galipeau proudly joined Apple’s Crown Dental Clinic in September 2009. Dr. Galipeau obtained her degree in dentistry from the University of Montréal in 2002 and started her career in Buckingham (QC) as a full-time associate. While working in Buckingham, she had the opportunity to treat children in the local hospital. Dr. Galipeau also practiced in Montréal, Hull, and in her hometown of Maniwaki (QC). Dr. Galipeau’s philosophy as a dentist has always been simple and straight-forward: to give the best possible care with the least amount of discomfort to her patients. To this end, she strives to keep learning about the latest developments in her field and to continually improve upon existing techniques. Dr. Galipeau was a member of the ACDQ (Association des chirurgiens dentistes du Québec) and of the ODQ (Ordre des dentistes du Québec)…
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Clinics: Apple's Dental Elmvale, Apple's Dental Millennium Park Dr. Mohit Srivastava is a passionate and experienced pediatric dentist dedicated to helping children build healthy, confident smiles. He completed his specialty training in Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Manitoba and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in 2023. Before moving to Canada in 2018, Dr. Srivastava practiced as a pediatric dentist in India for four years, where he developed a strong foundation in child-focused dental care. With over eight years of combined pediatric experience, he has worked with children of all ages and needs, including those with dental anxiety and special healthcare requirements. Dr. Srivastava is known for his gentle demeanor, patience, and ability to make young patients feel comfortable and safe. His approach to care is family-centered, preventive-focused,…
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General Dentist Clinics: Apple's Dental Portobello Dr. Brosseau has been working at the Apple’s Portobello Dental Clinic since 2001. Previously, she graduated from l’Université de Montréal in 1996 and completed a one year residency in a multidisciplinary program at the CHUM (Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal) in 1997. She subsequently obtained a Master’s Degree in Health Administration at the same university in 1999. From 1997 until 2001, Dr. Brosseau worked in a private practice on the south shore of Montreal and taught Denturology and Lab Techniques at Cegep Édouard Montpetit. She was on the board of directors of the Montreal Dental Society Committee from 1997 until 2001 and a member of the ACDQ (Association des Chirurgiens Dentistes du Québec) from 1997 until 2002. Dr. Brosseau enjoys all aspects of dentistry and since relocating to Ottawa she is not only working at…
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Doctor of Dental Surgery Clinics: Apple's Dental Elmvale Dr. Behzad Gholizadeh has been working at Apple’s Elmvale Dental Clinic from the time of its opening in 1995. He graduated from McGill University dental school in 1995 and then moved to the capital city. Dr. Gholizadeh has taken many specialty courses and enjoys all aspects of dentistry but particularly root canal therapy, crowns, bridges, dentures, and esthetic dentistry. This allows him to care for any concern his patients may have and gives him the ability to restore function, as well as taking into consideration any cosmetic needs. In his free time, Dr.Gholizadeh enjoys spending quality time with his family, reading, and traveling. Dr. Gholizadeh offers bilingual services both in French and English.
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General Dentist Clinics: Apple's Dental Elmvale Dr. Fatima Hilmi completed her Bachelor of Science Honours at Carleton University. From there, she attended the National University of Ireland where she earned her dental surgery degree in 2020. Dr. Hilmi holds sincere interest in helping others. She highly values patient education. She always takes her time to listen and answer any questions thoroughly. She applies her expertise to care for patients with passion and understanding. In her free time, Dr. Hilmi enjoys singing, traveling, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.
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DR. NADIA AWAIS Dr. Nadia Awais received her Bachelor of Dental Surgery Degree from de Montmorency College of Dentistry (Pakistan) in 1997. Learn More.
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Dr. Evangelos (Evan) Benak Clinics: Apple's Dental Elmvale, Apple's Dental Portobello Dr. Evangelos (Evan) Benak completed his Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) degree at McMaster University in 2017. He attended the University of Toronto to complete his Doctor of Dental Surgery training in 2021. With his relocation to Ottawa, Dr. Benak is excited to be joining the Apple’s family and enriching his knowledge and experience by treating all his patients with kindness, empathy, and respect. In his spare time, Dr. Benak enjoys theatre, music, the performing arts, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.
What patients say
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