Local clinic to bill federal dental program; extra appointment slots timed for school season
Smiles on Yonge Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry, a pediatric and orthodontic practice at 8900 Yonge Street, Unit 1, Richmond Hill, has begun accepting patients covered by the federal Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and is offering added after‑school and professional activity (PA) day appointment blocks for September and October.
The clinic said eligibility for the CDCP is determined by the federal government and depends on published criteria, including household income and the absence of private dental coverage. Families are asked to confirm eligibility with the federal program before contacting the clinic. Smiles on Yonge will direct‑bill the CDCP, meaning eligible patients will not have to submit claims themselves.
Services covered and scheduling details
The added appointment blocks cover a range of common paediatric and orthodontic needs, including:
- children’s checkups and cleanings;
- orthodontic consultations and adjustments for braces or aligners;
- custom‑fitted sports mouthguards, which can be arranged during the same visit as a checkup on request.
Appointment requests are being handled at 905‑597‑6453 or through the clinic website, smilesonyonge.ca. The clinic said the after‑school and PA‑day blocks were added because the community commonly books appointments around the start of the school year.
“Families in Richmond Hill have been asking whether this clinic participates in the Canadian Dental Care Plan, and as of now it does,” said Dr. Leila Raziee, pediatric dentist at Smiles on Yonge Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry.
Practice profile and clinical tools
Smiles on Yonge provides paediatric dental care from a child’s first visit onward and offers orthodontic treatment for children, teens and adults, including braces and Invisalign aligners. The practice notes its clinical services are supported by 3D digital intraoral scanning and digital radiography. The clinical leadership includes orthodontist Dr. Roozbeh Rashed and pediatric dentist Dr. Leila Raziee.
The move to accept CDCP patients is likely to be welcomed by families who meet the federal eligibility criteria and who may have been looking for local options that do not require private dental coverage. By offering direct billing, the clinic removes one administrative hurdle for eligible households, and the timing of added appointment slots aims to address increased demand when school resumes.
What Richmond Hill families should know
Residents considering the CDCP should first confirm eligibility through the federal program’s published criteria. Once eligibility is confirmed, parents and guardians can contact Smiles on Yonge to request appointments. The clinic’s combined scheduling for checkups and mouthguard fittings may reduce the number of visits required for busy families.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Clinic | Smiles on Yonge Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry |
| Address | 8900 Yonge Street, Unit 1, Richmond Hill, Ontario |
| Phone | 905‑597‑6453 |
| Website | smilesonyonge.ca |
| Services highlighted | Checkups, cleanings, orthodontic consultations/adjustments, custom sports mouthguards |
Smiles on Yonge’s announcement is part of a broader rollout of the Canadian Dental Care Plan. For Richmond Hill families balancing school schedules and children’s dental needs, the clinic’s after‑school and PA‑day appointment blocks may make access to paediatric dental and orthodontic care more convenient in the autumn months.
