It was difficult for me to express my emotions before I visited Dawson Dental, and now I'm smiling all the time and proud of it. The team was amazing, very understanding and compassionate to my feelings. - Amy

I always used to cover my smile when I laughed and in pictures. Now I smile all of the time! Dawson Dental Centre rocks! - Karly

Tania was awesome during the process. Dr. Gelfand took great care in explaining the process and did a fantastic job on a difficult tooth. Thanks to the entire team!
Glen

My story began in the 1960s with parents who could not afford proper dental care, consequently as a teenager my teeth began to decay, in particular between the front teeth. At 16 I attained my first job and started to visit the dentist. After having several fillings I saved enough money for braces. Eventually the teeth returned to their original positions because I was not diligent enough with the retainers. As life goes, I had soon married and had a family of my own, two sons who both required orthodontists as well. I had lived most of my life so embarrassed about my teeth that I learned to smile and laugh with my lips always covering my teeth. So at 56 I decided it was again my turn to pursue the beautiful smile I had always dreamed of. I discovered Dawson Dental on the internet where Dr. Gelfand was offering a complimentary consultation for Invisalign braces with a free whitening kit! That was an offer too good to pass up, so the process began. Dr. Gelfand and his staff were patient, considerate and informative at every visit. Tina and Tanya were especially thoughtful, calling me at home to see how I was doing. After 29 sets of Invisalign trays I had perfectly straight teeth, with such an improvement in the positioning of my bite. I am experiencing the added and unexpected bonus of fuller lips and you all know what that means to a woman of my age! The Invisalign trays are so comfortable to wear and so clear that no one really ever noticed them. However, I still had the fillings between my front teeth which had become even more visible. So with Dr. Gelfands gentle and patient persuasion, I proceeded with 8 upper porcelain veneers. I could not be happier with that decision. My teeth are now as perfect as I had always dreamed they might someday be. I smile widely now at every opportunity. I hold my head higher and Im not embarrassed to look at people when I laugh or even just in conversation. Looking in the mirror is a treat. I have to remind myself that the reflection I am seeing is really me. Thank You Dr. Gelfand and Dawson Dental for making this dream come true!

Shirley Keaveney

Dear Dr. Gelfand and Team,

I wanted to take a moment to Thank You for the courtesy and consideration extended to me at my inaugural visit to your office. In particular I am sincerely appreciative of the care and compassion you and your assistant exercised in putting me at ease. Notwithstanding the personal trauma and typical apprehension associated with the nature and scope of the services ahead of me, you respectfully acknowledged the emotion, but very patiently managed to keep the focus on the salient facts I needed to process and accept in order to formulate decisions. In addition , I genuinely appreciate that as a retiree, you recognized my financial limitations and graciously took that into consideration in determining the total fees for your services. I do not take this gesture lightly and remain truly grateful for your kindness in this regard.

Following the consultation, I was able to take the general and technical information you provided and visited a number of accredited educational websites to enhance my general knowledge with respect to endosteal mandeville endosseous implants used to support/stabilze dentures etc. It's my inquisitive nature to acquire at least a layman's understanding of how things work, particularly where they interface with the human body. I hope to learn about the integral, ongoing care knowledge necessary to prolong the effective life of any associated prosthetics prior to the procedure, so that I will understand your advice and instructions clearly.

In closing Dr. Gelfand, I just wanted to say thanks and let you know that I have a good feeling about putting my trust in you and your team to deliver an end result that will please us both. Thanks for caring.

Yours truly ,

Michael Douglas

P.S. Prior to visiting your office I had read about your Community Care Program where services are generously provided to those in need in various sectors of our community and others in the region. As a member of this community, I just wanted to acknowledge your goodwill and thank you for your care and contributions, particularly on behalf of those less fortunate or in crisis.

I like the friendly staff most. I have never been treated rudely, or even indifferently by any member of your staff at Dawson Dental North. Smiles, friendly greetings and quick, genuine responses are always the norm!

Dawson Road Dental seems to be always up to date with the latest technology and the team seems to be very enthusiastic when they share the latest news of updates they can do or offer.

Dawson Dental has a family feel ..like one could sit back enjoy a coffee and have a quick chat with other patients or the team.

You are breaking down the sterotype that dental visits have of being painful, clinical and cold.

The wonderful blend of professionalism, excellent expertise and humanitarianism; we look forward to seeing all of you both personally and professionally. That is why Dawson is truly unique.

In my experience the personal touch and comfortable feeling of the office makes going to the dentist a more pleasant experience

The people are great and the atmosphere is always friendly and relaxed. I have always had trouble going to the dentist but feel very safe and comfortable at Dawson Dental.

Extremely friendly team, they make you feel as if your one of the team and not just a patient. I was very "frightened" due to a past experience with another dentist and the staff has always talked me through my proceedures with frequent "rest" periods to ask how I was. It was never a rushed visit.

Tina- Dental hygienist - excellent!! Very professional but relates to patient!

The receptionists are fast and efficient. Dr. Gelfand is an artist of dentistry.

Hi, I'm Carla Donnell, and when I'm out at events for Magic FM I wanna make sure I look my best! So I went to Dawson Road Dental Clinic for the Zoom Teeth whitening. I had the entire process explained to me step by step as it was happening and I got to sit comfortably in a heated massage chair and watch a movie. At Dawson Road Dental everything is set up to feel like you're spending the day at a European spa, not a dentist office.

Cosmetic dentistry was not something I ever considered until my family pointed out how self conscious I seemed of my smile. I had always been one of those people who were "afraid" of the dentist, but after much convincing I agreed to come to Dr. Gelfand for a consultation. I was amazed at how patient he was with my questions and how honest he was with his answers. He took the time to explain everything to me and the clinic staff encouraged me to call with any questions. With this introduction, I knew that I was in good hands.

It wasn't until I had this new smile that I realized how much I had hidden my crooked teeth in the past. Now, I can't stop smiling and the difference it's made to my confidence level is amazing. Now I can't imagine having never done this procedure, which was a lot simpler than I had imagined and well worth the time.

I am very grateful to you and your staff for the fantastic job you did remodeling my smile. My smile is priceless and gives me a feeling of confidence I never before experienced.

I used to hide my smile or avoid smiling. Some of my teeth hurt, many teeth were missing. I was extremely apprehensive about starting to get work done because I knew it would take a long time. I also did not look forward to having freezing put in on a regular basis.

The staff made me feel very comfortable - let me know what to expect at each visit and "cuddled" me a bit when I felt overwhelmed. Everyone took good care of me.

Now, I smile more than I have to! I don't have thought about people looking at my ugly teeth rather than listening to what I am saying. The cosmetic part of the work was well worth all the appointments!

I just got my partial plate so I'll have to get used to it - but I'm looking forward to chewing like a person instead of all at the front, like a rabbit.

When they told me I was "finished", I had a smile from ear to ear! I'll come for regular "maintenance" but my new look should last a lifetime.

I would like to thank Dr. Gelfand and Magic 106.1 for having the "Magic Smile Makeover Contest". I won the smile of a lifetime!

The staff made me feel very comfortable - let me know what to expect at each visit and "cuddled" me a bit when I felt overwhelmed. Everyone took good care of me.

I never would smile to show my teeth, but that has all changed now. I had eight veneers put across my front teeth and when I saw my new smile, I cried with joy. Thank you to Dr. Gelfand for the trip to Las Vegas and the wonderful smile I now have today. Also, thank you to all the staff at Dawson road Dental Clinic, you are all so nice and very helpful!

It is a very difficult decision to make to change something as personal as your smile. It took me along time to make that decision. Once treatment starts, you hope that you have made the right decision. To trust someone with your face, your mouth, was a big issue for me. WOW! Was it worth it! My new smile is fabulous. I am so thankful to all the staff who made it possible. I just know that I am going to smile more. Thank you everyone. Thank you, thank you, thank you Dr. Gelfand.

After having my entire life of an unsightly smile, I decided in my 50's to do something about it. I took a chance and came to see the amazing group at Dawson Dental Centre. From the moment I walked in the door, I was impressed by the unsurpassed professionalis, but more so, by the extremely friendly, caring and supportive staff. This is the first time that I wasn't afraid to sit in the dentist chair!

About 12 years ago now, I was diagnosed with a medical condition called sleep apnea. It started with constant snoring and progressed to my stopping breathing up to 19 times an hour during sleep. Since that time, I have tried everything from CPAPs, a machine that assists in regulating breathing at night, to surgery in an effort to control this condition.

Five years ago now, I came to Dr. Gelfand, to get fitted for a dental appliance. This device allows for my bottom jaw to be moved forward slightly when the appliance is in place and increases the open-air passage during sleep. This appliance has completely stopped my snoring and has worked to stop my "stop breathing condition" to a manageable 6 times per hour.

I am 49 years old and in fairly good physical condition. For me, this device has improved my sleeping and has allowed me to lead a normal active life without the side- effects that the sleep apnea brought on.

Thank you Dr. Gelfand and staff!

Initially, I came to see Dr. Gelfand after having received your flyer in the mail. I had not seen my previous dentist for almost three years. I was very unhappy after having been with the same dentist for almost twenty years. I had lost several teeth over the years and almost never smiled. I called Dr. Gelfand and arranged for a consultation.

During the visit, Dr. Gelfand discussed several options with me and advised me of the cost and time involved with each option. He assured me that I could have a beautiful smile and would never have to be ashamed of my teeth again. The consult was done at no charge and Dr. Gelfand impressed me a great deal with his professionalism and his kindness. After several months, I have finally achieved the results I had hoped for and the results far exceeded my expectations. My sincere gratitude to Dr. Gelfand and the entire staff, who also made me feel welcome and treated me with the utmost courtesy and respect. I will be a patient at your clinic for many years to come and would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Gelfand and the entire staff.

Their team is very sweet, friendly and kind. They make the experience easy and you can tell that they are there for the people.


The front desk team is pleasant and efficient. Tara is a pleasure and Dr. Gelfand is an artist of dentistry.

I like how professional they are. Everyone has their own job and they do it well. It helps you feel confident in the dentist. Stephanie is great! She makes you feel comfortable and she cares about your dental health.

I like how they keep your appointment time and the staff are obviously well trained and are very helpful. I am very impressed!

I enjoy the friendliness of the entire team and I love my straight teeth thanks to Invisalign!

I like how all of my dental needs can be met at the same place. The team is friendly and they have good office hours.

I like how they take time with needy patients (such as myself) to make them comfortable. I also enjoy the comfortable atmosphere of the office.

I enjoy how the team always try to make you feel relaxed.

I like how everyone is friendly, professional and up-to-date with current techniques in dentistry.


My treatment was explained well to me, and everyone there enjoys their jobs.


Everyone is very considerate and compassionate.