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Dental Emergency Service

The Ottawa Dental Society (ODS) coordinates an emergency service for patients who are unable to see their regular dentist or who do not have a regular dentist.

The goal of this service is to address emergency symptoms only such as pain relief, tooth abscess, facial swelling, or avulsed (knocked-out) tooth. The on-call dental team requires time to assess your condition and provide a diagnosis and relevant treatment options. There will be a fee for services provided.

Patients are responsible for fees incurred for the diagnosis and treatment they receive.

What should I do when I have a dental emergency?

Please call 613-523-4185 for the name and number of the dentist on duty and then contact the duty dentist's office directly to schedule an appointment. On-call dentists take emergency cases from 9am - 9pm, 7 days a week.

 The emergency dental clinics will require the following information from you:

  • Proof of identification – name and address
  • If you have dental coverage/insurance OR a form of government-subsidized dental coverage/insurance, please bring all relevant dental insurance information.
  • Method of payment, such as cash or credit card.
  • Relevant medical history, such as current medications and allergies.