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Altima College West Dental Centre

Patients often talk about kind, gentle care and putting nervous patients at ease.

★ 4.8 · 131 Google reviews · Read reviews
979 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A6

Details checked 13 September 2026. No clinic pays to be listed.

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What patients say most

  • Kind, gentle care · 8 reviews
  • Nervous patients felt at ease · 3 reviews
  • Friendly, helpful staff · 9 reviews
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Check-up and cleaning

Questions to ask
  • 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?

Cost and paying

How you can pay
Payment plans
Bills your insurance directly
Takes the Canadian Dental Care Plan
Insurance and plans
Canadian Dental Care Plan
In their words
Quick online application
Approval decisions typically within minutes
Flexible payment schedules
Interest-free options available
Before treatment, ask
  • 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.

Dr. Mahmoud Darvishan
Dentist · DMD
Read bio

Dr. Mahmoud Darvishan practices cosmetic and implant dentistry, with a focus on prosthodontic care, and is certified to provide Invisalign treatment. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the University of Tehran in 1990 and completed a Master’s degree in Prosthodontics at Tehran University, where he also served as Chief Resident and Assistant Professor. He continued his studies at the University of Toronto and has been registered with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario since 2005. He regularly participates in courses and hands-on training to maintain current clinical knowledge. Dr. Darvishan is an active member of the dental community and belongs to the Canadian Dental Association, American Dental Association, Ontario Dental Association, ITI-Straumann World Network of Implantologists, and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.

Dr. Claudete De Noronha Motta
Dentist
Dr. Katy Silva
Dentist

What patients say

4.8
131 Google reviews
This past year18
Latest reviewApril 2026
How the visit felt
3reviews
Nervous patients felt at ease
8reviews
Kind, gentle care
Kids, staff and the dental care plan
9reviews
Friendly, helpful staff
Treatments patients mention
4reviews
Extractions or wisdom teeth

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Equipment, comfort & access

Technology
iTero scanner
Digital X-rays
Nitrous oxide
Intraoral scanner
General anaesthesia
Trios
Clearcorrect
Comfort
Sedation available
Sedation for nervous patients
LGBTQ+ friendly
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Parking info on their website
Has an accessibility policy
Before your visit
Before-and-after photos online

Their FAQ

Answers from their website.

What patient resources does Altima College West Dental Centre provide?

The clinic provides information about patient financing, CDCP, insurance, your first visit, and sedation.

Does Altima College West Dental Centre offer patient financing?

Yes, the clinic offers flexible financing options for routine visits and larger treatments.

Does Altima College West Dental Centre accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan?

Yes, every Altima location accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan.

Can Altima College West Dental Centre help me understand my CDCP benefits?

Yes, the clinic can help eligible patients understand what is covered and how to use their benefits.

Does Altima College West Dental Centre work with dental insurance providers?

Yes, the team works with most major dental insurance providers.

What information is available about the first visit?

The first-visit resource explains what patients can expect and helps them prepare for their appointment.

Does Altima College West Dental Centre offer sedation?

Yes, the clinic offers sedation options for patients who are nervous about dental visits.

Can sedation help patients who feel nervous about dental visits?

Yes, sedation options are available to help nervous patients relax and receive the care they need.

Need another dentist?

Other clinics nearby that also offer emergency care.

Rusholme Family Dentistry
Dufferin Grove · 0.1 km · Check-ups and cleanings and Emergencies
College & Ossington Dental Office
Palmerston-Little Italy · 0.5 km · Check-ups and cleanings and Emergencies
mh2 dental - Dufferin Mall
Dufferin Grove · 0.6 km · Check-ups and cleanings and Emergencies

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Call Altima College West Dental Centre

(416) 533-5544
EveningsUntil 7 p.m. on Mon and Tue
Saturday8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Dental care planAccepted, says website
InsuranceDirect billing
Dentists3
GroupAltima Dental

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Hours

Monday9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Tuesday9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Wednesday9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Thursday9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m.–3 p.m.
SundayClosed

From Google. Holiday hours may differ.

Getting there

Address
979 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A6
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Websitealtimacollegewestdental.com
Website last updatedSeptember 2026
Reviews read88
Established2005
Last checked13 September 2026
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