Family, Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry · Two Downtown Ottawa Offices

Gentle, Modern Dentistry in Downtown Ottawa

We're a gentle, technology-driven implant and denture practice that treats anxious patients with compassion and precision.

Implant dentistryPlaced and restored under one roof
Same-day emergenciesSeen the same day when it can’t wait
CBCT 3D imagingDigital impressions, no gagging trays
Nitrous sedationAnd as many breaks as you need
What we are known for

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 choose us

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.

Meet the team

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, D.D.S., at PermaSmile! in Ottawa
D.D.S.

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
Dr. Ilias Dzajkovski, D.D.S., at PermaSmile! in Ottawa
D.D.S.

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.

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The team looking after you

  • Kristin at PermaSmile! in Ottawa
    Kristin Registered Dental Hygienist
  • Roya at PermaSmile! in Ottawa
    Roya Dental Assistant
  • Kayla at PermaSmile! in Ottawa
    Kayla
  • Fadi at PermaSmile! in Ottawa
    Fadi
What our patients are saying

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!

Corinna Ienna Dentistry@Slater

Literally the best dentist in the city, always accommodating staff and never had a bad experience.

River Wakulczyk Dentistry@Slater

I have such a great experience at PermaSmile Dentistry! From the moment I walked in, the team made me feel welcome and comfortable.

Barth Angelo Dentistry@Slater

I met Dr. Maja in 2024 after finishing my Invisalign treatment and wanted to fix my front two teeth due to fluorosis staining.

asma Mohamed Dentistry@Nicholas

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to this practice. Yosra at reception is absolutely lovely, helpful and welcoming.

Viviane Sandefo Dentistry@Nicholas
Technology

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.

How we practise
  • Conservative treatment
  • Same day services as emergency
  • Same day crowns
  • Latest technology for patient care
The iTero digital scanner used at PermaSmile! in Ottawa
iTero digital scanner

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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Every smile tells a story and every story creates an impression. That's why we've invested in the latest digital imaging technology. In just a couple of minutes, our iTero element scanner can capture an incredibly accurate digital impression of your teeth. Once complete, we can use this model to begin a wide range of procedures, including the creation of amazingly realistic crowns and bridges. This same 3D image can also be used with all Invisalign services, including the Invisalign outcome simulator to show you what your new smile might look like. Say goodbye to the gooey mess associated with the traditional way of taking impressions and say hello to a more comfortable procedure. iTero element scanner and our practice, working together to create a lasting first impression for you and your smile.
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CEREC 3D · same-day crowns

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
Before: old silver amalgam fillings
Before
After: tooth-coloured CEREC restorations placed in a single visit
After
CBCT 3D imaging

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:

A patient being scanned in the cone beam CBCT unit, with 3D scans on the monitors
Sedation & dental anxiety

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 & amenities

Comfort Dentistry in Ottawa

Thoughtful amenities are available to make visits more convenient and comfortable.

New patient offers
Practice amenities
  • Validated parking
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • In-ceiling TVs
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A treatment room at PermaSmile! in downtown Ottawa
Insurance & payment

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.

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Common questions

Questions 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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Ready when you are

New patients are welcome at both downtown offices. If it is an emergency, call us — and if it is after hours, leave a message and we guarantee to see you the next business day.