How do I choose a dentist in Mississauga?

Check that the dentist is registered with the RCDSO, then compare services, hours, emergency access, insurance and CDCP handling, how clearly they explain treatment, and how easy the practice is to reach. A short first visit shows how a practice communicates.

How can I check that a dentist is registered in Ontario?

Use the public register on the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) website, rcdso.org. You can search by name and see whether the dentist is registered to practise in Ontario.

What should I ask a dentist before my first visit?

Ask which services are done in-house, what the hours are, how emergencies are handled, whether they bill your insurer or accept the CDCP, and whether you will receive a written estimate before treatment. Ask whether you will see the same dentist each time.

Does a dentist near me matter?

It can. Regular checkups and multi-visit treatment are easier to keep up when the practice is a simple trip from home or work. Consider parking, transit and travel time at the hours you would actually book.

Is Clarkson Village Dental accepting new patients?

Yes, patients of every age, including those covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Call (905) 855-2622 or send a request through our contact page and the front desk will find a time.

Does Clarkson Village Dental see emergencies?

We keep room in the day for urgent problems and will do our best to see you the same day if you call early. For breathing or swallowing difficulty, spreading facial swelling or uncontrolled bleeding, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Choosing a dentist · Mississauga

How to choose a dentist in Mississauga

Choose a dentist in Mississauga by checking seven things: that they are registered with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO), what care they offer, whether their hours suit you, how they handle emergencies, how they handle insurance and costs, how clearly they explain things, and how easy the trip is. No ranking can tell you who is right for your family, but this checklist can help you decide.

The short checklist

Registration: every dentist practising in Ontario must be registered with the RCDSO. Confirm it on the public register.
Services: does the practice cover what your family is likely to need, or will you be referred elsewhere?
Hours: do the days and times fit your work and school week?
Emergencies: will someone see you when a tooth breaks or an ache will not wait?
Insurance and cost: do they bill your plan, accept the CDCP, and give a written estimate before treatment?
Communication: do you get clear answers, and a plan you agree to before work begins?
Location: is it easy enough to reach that you will keep your appointments?

Check that your dentist is registered with the RCDSO

The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario is the body that regulates dentists in the province. It keeps a public register on its website, rcdso.org, where you can look up any dentist by name and see whether they are registered. It takes a minute and applies to every practice you consider, ours included.

Look at the services offered

A practice that handles more under one roof can mean fewer referrals and fewer new offices to learn. Ask what is done in-house. At Clarkson Village Dental Clinic that includes checkups and cleanings for children and adults, fillings, root canal treatment, same-day crowns, dental implants, orthodontic services, whitening and veneers, and sedation options for people who find treatment difficult. The full list is on our services page.

Make sure the hours fit your week

Ask for the actual hours, not just the days. Ours are Monday 8 to 5, Tuesday 8 to 6, Wednesday 8 to 5, Thursday 9 to 6, and Friday 8 to 3. Select Saturdays are available by appointment, and we are closed Sunday.

Ask what happens in an emergency

It is easier to ask before you need to. Find out whether the practice keeps time free for urgent problems and how to reach them. We keep room in the day for urgent problems and will do our best to see you the same day if you call early; see emergency dental care. If you have trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling spreading toward your eye or neck, uncontrolled bleeding, or a serious facial injury, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Ask about insurance, the CDCP and costs

Ask whether the practice bills your insurer directly, whether it accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), and whether you will get a written estimate before treatment starts. We bill most insurance plans directly, accept patients covered by the CDCP (check your eligibility at canada.ca), and give a written estimate before anything begins. If you are new to us, see our new patients page.

Pay attention to how the practice communicates

You should come away from a first visit understanding what was found, what your options are, and what each costs, with no pressure to decide on the spot. Notice whether your questions are answered plainly, and whether you will see the same dentist next time. At our practice Dr. Ravi sees every patient himself. You can read more on our team page.

Think about the trip

A practice you can reach easily is one you are more likely to keep appointments with. We are at 1098 Clarkson Road North in Clarkson Village, in the south-west of Mississauga, just up from Lakeshore, with parking on site and Clarkson GO a few minutes away. Most of our patients come from Clarkson, Lorne Park, Port Credit and Lakeview and Mineola. If you are further north in the city, a closer practice may suit you better. Our Mississauga page says more about where we sit.

If you want to visit us

Clarkson Village Dental Clinic, 1098 Clarkson Road North, Mississauga, ON L5J 2V9 · (905) 855-2622 · info@clarksondentist.com. We are an independent practice, have looked after families in this part of the city since 2002, and are accepting new patients of every age, including CDCP. To book, request a visit.

Common questions

Questions answered.

How do I choose a dentist in Mississauga?: Check that the dentist is registered with the RCDSO, then compare services, hours, emergency access, insurance and CDCP handling, how clearly they explain treatment, and how easy the practice is to reach. A short first visit shows how a practice communicates.
How can I check that a dentist is registered in Ontario?: Use the public register on the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) website, rcdso.org. You can search by name and see whether the dentist is registered to practise in Ontario.
What should I ask a dentist before my first visit?: Ask which services are done in-house, what the hours are, how emergencies are handled, whether they bill your insurer or accept the CDCP, and whether you will receive a written estimate before treatment. Ask whether you will see the same dentist each time.
Does a dentist near me matter?: It can. Regular checkups and multi-visit treatment are easier to keep up when the practice is a simple trip from home or work. Consider parking, transit and travel time at the hours you would actually book.
Is Clarkson Village Dental accepting new patients?: Yes, patients of every age, including those covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Call (905) 855-2622 or send a request through our contact page and the front desk will find a time.
Does Clarkson Village Dental see emergencies?: We keep room in the day for urgent problems and will do our best to see you the same day if you call early. For breathing or swallowing difficulty, spreading facial swelling or uncontrolled bleeding, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room.

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Looking for a dentist in Mississauga?

We are accepting new patients of every age, including CDCP. Call (905) 855-2622 or [request a visit](/contact) and we will find a time that works.

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