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Dental Clinic for University of St. Michael's College Students

St. Michael’s students are covered by the UTSU dental plan through GreenShield. We accept it and bill GreenShield directly. Our office is on Pape Avenue, six stops east of Bay Station on Line 2.

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We Accept Your U of T Student Dental Plan

All full-time undergraduates at the St. George campus are enrolled in the UTSU Health & Dental Plan, unless they opt out. GreenShield insures the dental side. At Pape Dental Centre, we accept your U of T student dental plan and bill it directly. Just bring your plan ID to your appointment.

Dental Clinic for University of St. Michael's College Students

What GreenShield Covers for U of T Students

The plan’s main focus is on routine care, but it provides partial coverage for some bigger treatments. Included categories are:

University of Toronto Student Plans

Compare Your Dental Coverage

Your student plan pays a percentage of each treatment up to an annual maximum. Here is how the three U of T plans compare.

Coverage Details
UTSU
Undergraduate
$800Annual Maximum
UTGSU
Graduate
$550Annual Maximum
APUS
Part-Time
$500Annual Maximum

Percentages show the portion your plan pays for each treatment. UTSU covers 80% of simple extractions and 60% of fillings, root canals, and surgical extractions. UTGSU and APUS pay a flat 70% across all listed treatments.

Not Sure If You Opted In? How to Check

Your coverage resets every September 1 and ends August 31. Unused benefits do not usually carry over into the next benefit year. The exact amounts are in your plan booklet on studentcare.ca. To be sure if you opted in, log in to ACORN and check your fees invoice for β€œUTSU Health Plan” and β€œUTSU Dental Plan.” Then go to studentcare.ca to see your coverage and get your card.

Note: New students can't register a GreenShield account until October 31, but September and October appointments are still claimable after that date.

Dental Care Students Ask For Most

The appointments students book most often include:

Wisdom Tooth Removal

A wisdom tooth shouldn’t necessarily be removed. An X-ray tells us if yours have enough room or if they need removal.

Dental Fillings

A small cavity is treated in a single visit. We use tooth-coloured filling material matched to the tooth beside it.

Same-Day Emergency Dental Care

In case of a dental emergency like pain or swelling, call us. We'll try to fit you in on the same day. It would be better to call in the morning.

Root Canal Therapy

When decay or an injury reaches the nerve, root canal therapy treats the inside of the tooth and saves it. Most cases take one or two appointments.

Checkups and Cleanings Between Classes

Your checkups and cleanings happen in one visit. We hold early morning and evening spots for people who have class all day.

Dentist near the University of St. Michael's College (St. George Campus)

You can get here on one subway line, with no transfer. Bay Station is the closest stop to St. Mike’s, about six minutes on foot from Elmsley Place. Take Line 2 eastbound and get off six stops later at Pape. From St. George Station, it’s seven stops. We’re a couple of minutes north of Danforth Avenue when you’re out of the station.

By subway from Bay Station

Board Line 2 eastbound at Bay Station and ride to Pape Station, about 13 minutes, then a short walk.

By subway from St. George Station

Board Line 2 eastbound at St. George Station and ride to Pape Station, about 15 minutes, then a short walk.

By car

Head east on Bloor Street, continue onto Danforth Avenue, about 20 minutes, with free parking on site.

Meet Our Dental Team

Every dentist at our clinic is registered with the RCDSO and holds membership with the ODA.

Dr. Sasan Shahrbandi

Dentist

Dr. Jane Halkiotis

Dentist

Dr. Sima Dehghanian-Jam

Dentist

Dr. Peter Bellingham

Endodontist

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I was really nervous having a molar removed today. Dr Shahrbandi speaks so calmly which helps me relax. He talks you through the procedure while making sure you feel no pain, and before I knew it, it was over. I couldn’t believe how quick it and painless it was, I laughed in disbelief while asking if it was really over. He’s very caring. So happy he’s my dentist.
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I can't say enough good things about this dental clinic! Ildi is my favourite hygienist! She is so gentle, empathetic, and truly caring. I used to never want to go for cleanings until I went to her. When she would inadvertently hit a sensitive spot (causing me to jump or tense up), she would stop and gently stroke my cheek. Super soothing. Then she would move on to next tooth, instead of acting as though I was being silly. Then there's Dr Sima. Such a gentle dentist! And so good at taking care of me and my teeth. Then there's dr Sasan. He has performed 2 extractions for me, and both times, upon completion, I was saying "what? That's it???" The needles for freezing are painless, for the most part (I'm extremely sensitive, if you haven't guessed), and extraction? Pulling teeth? Seriously 30 mins from freezing needle to out the door! And no pain! And the healing is so quick! I want to tell everyone to go t this dental clinic, while wanting to keep them all to myself. Because they are so excellent
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Just had fillings done and this is the first time I could walk out of my appointment feeling like I didn’t have a procedure! Dr Sasan was so gentle and made me feel calm all the way through. Accompanied by excellent and friendly staff Laura helped me feel relaxed and like I was in safe hands (I get extremely nervous at the dentist) - and I was! Side note: Ildiko is an awesome hygienist! Thank you team!
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Dr. Shahrbandi was amazing. Two very difficult teeth had to be removed, and he did successfully with no pain! Absolutely no pain, and he was very kind and compassionate. If you need dental work he is the best choice. You will be happy! πŸ˜ƒ
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Dr Sima is the gentlest dentist I’ve ever met. She is very accommodating, precise and very careful.πŸ’•πŸ’•
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I had a wisdom tooth extraction, and I can’t thank my dentist ( Dr. Sasan ) enough for how smoothly everything went. The tooth was in bad shape and difficult to remove, but Dr. Sasan was incredibly skilled, calm, and patient throughout the entire procedure. He made sure I was comfortable at every step and constantly checked to ensure I wasn’t feeling any pain. His gentle and reassuring approach made a stressful situation so much easier. I really appreciated how professional yet kind he was the whole time. If you’re nervous about dental procedure, I highly recommend this clinic and Dr.Sasan . You’ll be in very capable and caring hands! I also had a great experience with my dental hygienists ( Rose and also Hengameh) . They were both kind, calm, and very gentle, which made the whole appointments comfortable and stress-free. They were also highly professional and attentive. I truly appreciated their care.

Your First Visit as a St. Michael's Student

As a St. Michael’s student, you don’t need to print or fill out anything before your visit. Just follow these steps:

1

Book your appointment.

Book online or call us at (416) 465-3111. Tell us you’re a U of T student on the UTSU plan so we can check your coverage before you arrive.

2

Bring two things:

Your GreenShield plan ID and photo ID. A screenshot of your card from the GreenShield app is enough.

3

We handle the claim.

Your dentist explains what’s recommended and what it costs. We submit the claim to GreenShield. If there’s a balance left over, you pay that at our front desk.