Gentle, Modern Dentistry in Downtown Ottawa
We're a gentle, technology-driven implant and denture practice that treats anxious patients with compassion and precision.
Dental Care for Every Stage of Life
The five treatments we put the most behind, delivered across our two downtown Ottawa locations. The other thirty are a click away.
Why Patients Choose PermaSmile!
Five things this practice puts first — and, more to the point, what each one actually changes for the person in the chair.
- Implant dentistry
Implants placed and restored under one roof
Dr. Ilias Dzajkovski enjoys treating all the different personalities and ages that come through his door, and has a profound interest in implant dentistry.
Dental implants - High end technology
Treatment planned from what is really there
A cone beam scan builds a three-dimensional picture of your jaw in a single pass, so treatment is planned from what is actually there rather than from a flat X-ray.
Our technology - Same day crowns
No temporary crown, no second trip
CEREC takes you from diagnosis to walking out of our dental office with your new crown in place, all in the same day.
CEREC crowns - Bilingual service
Care in English or in French
Service is available in English and French at both of our downtown Ottawa offices.
Both locations - Family friendly
The whole family seen in one practice
Drs. Maja and Ilias settled in the Ottawa/Gatineau region in 2007, where they have been caring for families ever since.
Children's dentistry
Meet the Team Behind Your Care
After moving from Europe to Canada in 2005 and obtaining their Canadian NDBE certificates in 2007, Drs. Maja and Ilias Dzajkovski settled in the Ottawa/Gatineau region, where they have been caring for families ever since. Service is available in English and French.
Dr. Maja Dimitrovska-Dzajkovska
Member in excellent standing with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons, the Ontario Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Full biography of Dr. Maja Dimitrovska-Dzajkovska
Dr. Ilias Dzajkovski
Enjoys treating all the different personalities and ages that come through his door and truly feels accountable for his patient’s well-being. He has a profound interest in implant dentistry.
Full biography of Dr. Ilias DzajkovskiThe team looking after you
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In our patients’ own words
Every review below is a real patient’s own words, left on Google — read them all on our listings for Dentistry@Slater and Dentistry@Nicholas.
Shout out to the best dental clinic — well run, organized, reasonable, professional team that care about their clients!
Literally the best dentist in the city, always accommodating staff and never had a bad experience.
I have such a great experience at PermaSmile Dentistry! From the moment I walked in, the team made me feel welcome and comfortable.
I met Dr. Maja in 2024 after finishing my Invisalign treatment and wanted to fix my front two teeth due to fluorosis staining.
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to this practice. Yosra at reception is absolutely lovely, helpful and welcoming.
What Our Technology Means for You
Equipment is only worth having if it changes something for you — a clearer diagnosis, a shorter appointment, a more comfortable visit. Here is what each piece actually does. We keep up-to-date with recent development in dental techniques to ensure that we are providing you with services that are at par with current industry standards, and we will never compromise our standards if a more practical approach to treatment is required.
- Conservative treatment
- Same day services as emergency
- Same day crowns
- Latest technology for patient care
Intra-Oral Camera
A small camera puts a live picture of the inside of your mouth on the screen beside you, so you can see what we can see and understand the treatment plan rather than take our word for it.
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ZOOM Teeth Whitening
In-chair whitening for enamel that has discoloured. Your gums are shielded first, then a whitening gel and a special light are used together. You go home with a tray and a top-up kit.
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Soft Tissue Laser
Used on the gums and soft tissue rather than the tooth — reshaping gum around a tooth or implant, releasing a tight muscle attachment that is pulling the gum back, easing tooth sensitivity, and settling canker and cold sores. It removes tissue precisely, and healing is usually quicker and more comfortable than with a blade.
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Oral Cancer Screening
Part of your regular check-up here, not something you have to ask for. Around a quarter of the people diagnosed with oral cancer have none of the known risk factors — which is why the whole mouth, not just the teeth, gets looked at every time.
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A Digital Scan Instead of an Impression Tray
To make a crown, a bridge or a set of Invisalign aligners, we first need an exact copy of your teeth. Traditionally that meant a tray of putty held in your mouth until it set — the part of the appointment most people dislike. Instead, a small wand photographs your teeth and builds the model on screen in a few minutes. Nothing sets in your mouth, nothing has to be re-taken because it moved, and the file goes straight to the lab, so your fitting starts from an accurate model.
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A Crown Made and Fitted in One Visit
A crown is a cover that goes over a tooth that is too damaged or decayed to be filled. Normally it is made at an outside lab, so you wear a temporary crown and come back a few weeks later. CEREC is a machine in our own offices that designs and mills the crown while you wait — from diagnosis to walking out with the new crown in place, all in the same day, usually a couple of hours from start to finish. That suits many teeth but not every one; we will look at your tooth first and tell you honestly which approach is the better fit for it.
About CEREC crowns
A 3D View Before We Plan Treatment
A cone beam scan builds a three-dimensional picture of your jaw in a single pass, so treatment is planned from what is actually there rather than from a flat X-ray. We might want to take a 3D image for some of the following reasons:
- Accurate placement of implants
- Determining if a root canal is your best treatment option
- Planning for extractions, especially of impacted teeth
- Evaluation of your sinuses
- Sleep apnea
- Fractures
- Diagnosing TMJ issues
- Getting to the bottom of undiagnosed pain
Dental Anxiety? You’re Not Alone.
We see patients every day who have had a bad dental experience and have avoided the dental office ever since.
If that sounds familiar, tell us when you book. We take time to listen to our patients’ concerns, we will explain what we are doing before we do it, and we will stop whenever you need us to. Dr. Dimitrovska and Dr. Dzajkovski can help you overcome your fear of the dentist, and nitrous oxide is available at both offices if you would like it.
- Nitrous oxide available at both offices
- As many breaks during treatment as you need
- A conservative approach — only the treatment you actually need
Comfort Dentistry in Ottawa
Thoughtful amenities are available to make visits more convenient and comfortable.
- Free Invisalign Consultation
- Free Take Home Whitening for New Patients
- Validated parking
- Wheelchair accessibility
- In-ceiling TVs
Using your benefits should not be the hard part
PermaSmile works with private insurance and accepts assignment of benefits, so in most cases the claim goes straight to your insurer instead of coming out of your pocket first. Government programs are accepted, and in-house payment plans are available for treatment that runs beyond your coverage.
- Private insurance
- Assignment of benefits
- Government programs
- Fee for service
- In house payment plans
Plans we work with
6 of the major Canadian carriers, including:
- Sun Life
- Manulife
- Canada Life
- Green Shield
- Blue Cross
- Desjardins
Not on the list? Call us with your plan details and we will tell you exactly what it covers before you book.
Ask about your coverageQuestions to Answer Before You Book
New patients, first visits, insurance, emergencies and parking — answered here so you do not have to phone to find out.
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Are you accepting new patients?
Yes. We welcome our new patients to our Ottawa dental office, and our friendly staff is dedicated to caring for you and your entire family’s oral health and well-being. Both downtown offices — Dentistry@Slater and Dentistry@Nicholas — take new patients, and service is available in English and French.
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Do you bill my insurance directly?
In most cases, yes. We accept assignment of benefits, which means the claim goes straight to your insurer instead of coming out of your pocket first. Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield, Blue Cross and Desjardins are among the plans we work with, and government programs are accepted. If your plan is not on that list, call us with your plan details and we will tell you what it covers before you book.
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Do you see dental emergencies?
Yes — same day services as emergency is part of how we practise. If it is “after hours,” go ahead and leave a message and we will guarantee to see you in the next business day.
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Can I get a crown in a single visit?
Often, yes. CEREC is a high-tech dental device that we have in our offices that allows our patients to go from diagnosis to walking out of our dental office with their new crown in place, all in the same day — usually a couple of hours from start to finish. Whether a single-visit crown is the right choice for your particular tooth is something we confirm with you at the exam.
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What happens at my first visit?
Our dentist provides a comprehensive new patient exam and consultation to assess your dental health and create a customized treatment plan for you. The exam checks your face and neck for any abnormalities, then the soft tissue inside your mouth — including an oral cancer screening — followed by your bite and jaw joint, your gums and jawbone, and finally your teeth. X-rays are usually taken too, because the majority of problems with your teeth and jawbone are not visible to the naked eye. You will also have time to raise anything that has been bothering you.
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What if treatment costs more than my insurance covers?
In-house payment plans are available for treatment that runs beyond your coverage, so the cost can be spread out rather than paid in one go. We will go through what your plan covers and what it does not before treatment starts, so there is no surprise afterwards.
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I get anxious at the dentist. What can you do?
You are far from the only one — we see patients every day who have had a bad dental experience and have avoided the dental office ever since. Nitrous oxide is available at both offices, and we take as many breaks during treatment as you need. We take time to listen to our patients’ concerns, and Dr. Dimitrovska and Dr. Dzajkovski can help you overcome your fear of the dentist.
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Where are your offices, and is there parking?
Dentistry@Slater is at 300 Slater Street, Suite 107, and Dentistry@Nicholas is at 1 Nicholas Street, Unit 100 — both in downtown Ottawa. Parking is validated and the practice is wheelchair accessible.
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Still not sure?
Tell us what you need and we will go through it with you — including exactly what your plan covers, before you commit to anything.