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Why Choose SMDS

Professional Dental Care,
Delivered Where You Are

Senior Mobile Dental Services brings a complete, licensed dental team directly to long-term care facilities, retirement homes, and private residences with no travel fees and no administrative burden for our partners.

SMDS team member arriving to provide dental care wherever residents call home
55+
Partner Facilities
100%
Licensed Professionals
$0
Travel Fee for Partners
$0
Admin Fee for All Patients
Portable dental treatment station set up for on-site senior care
Our Services

Every Service Performed by a Licensed Dentist or Denturist

Unlike some mobile services that rely on assistants alone, every clinical procedure at SMDS is performed or directly supervised by a licensed dentist or denturist bringing true clinical excellence to your community.

Comprehensive Oral Examinations

Full oral assessments including dental charting, periodontal evaluation, and oral cancer screening performed on-site by our dentist.

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Preventive Cleanings & Scaling

Professional cleanings and scaling by our registered dental hygienist, preventing gum disease and maintaining oral health.

Denture Fabrication & Repairs

Complete and partial dentures designed and fitted by our licensed denturist including same-visit emergency repairs. We also have a 3D scanner for our dentures high-end technology that makes everything easier for our clients.

Portable Digital X-Rays

State-of-the-art portable X-ray equipment brought directly to the resident providing diagnostic imaging without transport to a clinic. We also have portable X-ray for diagnostics on-site, so residents do not need to go out at all.

Dental Treatment

Tooth-coloured fillings, extractions, and minor oral surgery performed by our dentist at your facility no outside referral needed.

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Oral Health Education

Group presentations and one-on-one oral hygiene instruction for residents, families, and care staff building better daily oral care habits.

Licensed dentist performing an oral examination for a senior resident Sterile dental instruments prepared for a mobile visit
Our Expert Team

A Complete Dental Team, Right at Your Door

SMDS deploys a multidisciplinary team of 3 to 5 professionals to every visit, so each resident receives the full scope of dental care from licensed professionals, without leaving the building. Team composition varies based on the services scheduled; hygienist visits are included when cleanings and preventive care are part of the appointment.

Dentist (RCDSO Licensed)

Fillings, extractions (simple & surgical), comprehensive examinations, and all clinical procedures.

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Registered Dental Hygienist (CDHO)

Professional cleanings, scaling, fluoride treatments, and oral hygiene education. Attends on hygiene-visit days.

Denturist (CDO Licensed)

On-site denture design, fabrication, relines, and emergency repairs.

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Dental Assistant

Certified assistant supports all clinical procedures, instrument management, and infection control.

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PSW (Personal Support Worker)

Transfers patients to the dental area, coordinates medications in advance, and minimises disruptions during visits.

3–5
Team Members Per Visit
SMDS staff member assisting a resident in a wheelchair Resident signing a consent form before treatment
Partnership Benefits

Less Work for Your Facility

We handle everything so your staff doesn't have to. Our model removes the administrative and financial work of oral care from facilities and patients.

Portable Digital X-Ray Technology

Our certified portable X-ray equipment meets all Health Canada and RCDSO standards the same diagnostic imaging as a traditional clinic, right at the resident's location.

  • RCDSO-certified portable X-ray
  • Instant digital imaging results
  • No transport to a clinic needed
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No Travel Fee for Contract Partners

Facilities with an SMDS partnership contract pay no travel or trip fee ever. Without a contract, a transportation fee of $70–$150 per visit applies.

Partner Facilities with Contract
$0

No Administration Fee Ever

We never charge patients or facilities an administrative or coordination fee. There is no hidden billing only the cost of dental treatment itself.

All Patients
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Direct Insurance Billing

SMDS bills most insurance plans directly, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and most private and employer insurance plans. Patients are only invoiced for the remaining balance after insurance pays.

  • CDCP (Canadian Dental Care Plan)
  • Most private & employer insurance plans
  • Patient pays only the balance after insurance
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No Cancellation Fee for Unwell Patients

Residents' health can change unexpectedly. If a patient is unwell or unable to participate on the day of an appointment, no cancellation fee is charged no questions asked.

  • Patient unwell on visit day no fee
  • Non-operative status no fee
  • Patient welfare always comes first
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6+ Years Experience, 30+ Years of Dental Expertise

SMDS has served Ottawa and Eastern Ontario for over 6 years. Our lead dentist brings more than 30 years of experience serving the local community.

  • 6+ years of mobile dental service
  • Dentist with 30+ years of local experience
  • Trusted by 55+ facilities across Eastern Ontario
Portable digital X-ray being taken for a senior patient SMDS team member with portable X-ray equipment Close-up of portable X-ray equipment during a resident visit
Service Area

Serving Ottawa & Surrounding Region

SMDS brings professional dental care to facilities across Ottawa and Eastern Ontario covering a radius of approximately 1.5 hours from the city centre, including Renfrew County, Lanark County, Prescott-Russell, and the St. Lawrence corridor.

55+
Facilities Served
~1.5h
Radius from Ottawa
6+
Years in the Region
Ready to Partner With Us?

Bring Professional Dental Care to Your Residents

If you manage a long-term care facility, retirement home or independent living community, we would be glad to discuss a partnership that serves your residents without adding work for your staff or administration.

No travel fee for partners No admin fee for patients Licensed dentist & denturist on every visit