Abbey Lane Dental
Patients often talk about kind, gentle care and how they look after children.
Can help with
- Check-up and cleaning
- Toothache or emergency
- Children
- Nervous about the dentist
- Implants
- Wisdom teeth
- Takes the dental care plan
What patients say most
- Kind, gentle care · 19 reviews
- Good visits for kids · 4 reviews
- Friendly, helpful staff · 15 reviews
What do you need?
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Check-up and cleaning
Their website has a page about check-ups and cleanings.
Kind, gentle care: 19 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.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- 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: 4 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. Their website mentions sedation for nervous patients.
Kind, gentle care: 19 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?
Wisdom teeth
Their website has a page about extractions and wisdom teeth.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Can it be done here, or will I be referred to an oral surgeon?
- What does it cost per tooth, and is sedation extra?
Dental care plan (CDCP)
Their website says they take the plan: “Making Care Accessible – We Proudly Accept 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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Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Toronto (Honours) (2007) Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Mangalore University, India (1998) Dr. Shamila Vishwanath has over 15 years of experience in family and restorative dentistry. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) with Honours from the University of Toronto and holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) from Mangalore University, India. Dr. Vishwanath has been licensed by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) since 2007. She is also certified by the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) and has completed the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE) in the United States. At Abbey Lane Dental in Scarborough, Dr. Vishwanath provides dental care to patients of all ages, including preventive and restorative services. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Vishwanath is involved in mentoring team members…
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With over 15 years of experience in family dentistry, Dr. Maya Shantikumar provides care to patients in the Scarborough community. She earned her dental degree from the University of Western Ontario, followed by an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) at the University of Michigan, where she later participated in teaching and mentoring dental students. Dr. Shantikumar has practiced at Abbey Lane Dental for the past 15 years, providing care to patients of all ages, from young children to adults. Outside the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her family and supporting her two sons in their activities.
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Eugene Fridman, DD, is a denturist with over 9 years of experience in dental prosthetics and patient care. He provides denture services, including the design and fabrication of custom dentures. Eugene has participated in ongoing education through training programs and industry seminars to support his clinical practice. He is involved in providing care focused on the function and fit of dental prosthetics for his patients.
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Dr. Vladimir Karlin is committed to creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for his patients. Outside the clinic, he enjoys travelling and reading, as well as walking and spending time with his family.
What patients say
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