James Bay Dental
Patients often talk about kind, gentle care and little or no pain.
Can help with
- Check-up and cleaning
- Toothache or emergency
- Children
- Nervous about the dentist
- Takes the dental care plan
Good to know before you call
- Closes before 6 p.m. and isn’t open weekends
What patients say most
- Kind, gentle care · 21 reviews
- Little or no pain · 12 reviews
- Nervous patients felt at ease · 9 reviews
What do you need?
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Check-up and cleaning
Listed on Google as a dentist.
Kind, gentle care: 21 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?
Children
Their Google profile says they see children.
Good visits for kids: 3 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 website mentions sedation for nervous patients.
Nervous patients felt at ease: 9 reviews. Little or no pain: 12 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 21 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 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.
Who you’ll see
The team listed on their website.
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General Dentist Dr. Neha Singla graduated from Baba Farid University in Punjab, India in 2010. In 2014, she completed her Masters in Oral Medicine and Radiology as a gold medalist from Nair Hospital, Mumbai, India. After several years of dentistry in India, she moved to Canada in 2020 and began practicing in Edmonton, Alberta. With such severe and cold winters, her heart was set on moving to the West Coast and we are now thrilled to have her working with us here at James Bay Dental. "I am very excited to practice at James Bay Dental. With my passion for dentistry, I pride myself in striving to make patients comfortable and as relaxed as Read more
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General Dentist Dr. Sheldon Glow has been providing compassionate, comprehensive dental care for more than 40 years. After graduating from the University of Manitoba Faculty of Dentistry in 1983, he built a career dedicated to helping patients achieve and maintain healthy smiles through personalized, high-quality dental care. Throughout his Read more
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General Dentist Dr. John McGaw has been providing general dentistry to the Courtenay and Comox Valley community since he graduated from the University of Alberta - Faculty of Dentistry in 1992. He's been practicing sedation dentistry since 1994 and in 1997 he received certification from the University of Toronto to provide multiple drug IV sedation. Dr. McGaw is also an Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor and Clinical Instructor in IV Sedation at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and for the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Dentistry – Dental Ed Sedation Program. He's also certified in Pediatric Read more
What patients say
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Their FAQ
Answers from their website.
What features does your clinic offer?
Our clinic offers a number of features, including: Convenient Locations & Hours Free On-site Parking Quick Check-up Appointments Multiple Appointment Bookings for Families Short Wait Times
How can I book an appointment?
To book an appointment at James Bay Dental, please contact our office during our regular business hours.
How do I cancel or reschedule an appointment?
To cancel or reschedule an appointment, please call us. Please let us know about any change of plans as soon as you can, so we can offer the space in our schedule to another patient.
Do you offer appointment reminders?
In the days before your appointment, you will receive automated phone, text or email appointment reminders from us. If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please call us as soon as possible to let us know.
Do you provide services in any languages other than English?
Yes, our office is able to provide dental services in several languages including Spanish, French and Punjabi.If you have a language preference, please advise us when booking your appointment.
Does your clinic have on-site parking?
Yes, we have free on-site parking available for all our patients. We are also easily accessible by public transit.
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