NIHB DENTAL CARE • NORTH YORK

NIHB Dentist in North York

Dental care for eligible First Nations and recognized Inuit patients. Tell us you have NIHB coverage when you book and our team can help review your benefits before treatment.

Near Willowdale • Connected to North York Centre Station

Coverage Support

We help review eligible services and approval requirements.

Before Your Treatment

Eligibility → Recommended Procedure → Coverage → Predetermination

NIHB Accepted

For eligible patients

Direct Billing

Eligible claims submitted directly

Emergency Care

Same-day visits when available

Central Location

North York Centre / Willowdale

HOW NIHB WORKS

Using Your NIHB Dental Benefits at Empress Walk Dental

Before treatment, our team reviews the key details that may affect your dental benefits.

01

Eligibility

We confirm the information needed to verify your NIHB eligibility.

02

Treatment

Your dentist recommends care based on your clinical needs.

03

Coverage

We review relevant benefit coverage and frequency limitations.

04

Approval

We identify whether predetermination or additional review is required.

DENTAL BENEFITS

Dental Services That May Be Covered by NIHB

Coverage depends on eligibility, clinical criteria, frequency limits and NIHB program requirements.

Exams & X-Rays

Recall exams, emergency exams and eligible diagnostic X-rays.

Cleanings & Scaling

Eligible preventive and hygiene services including scaling and polishing.

Dental Fillings

Eligible restorative fillings when NIHB clinical criteria are met.

Root Canal Treatment

Standard root canal care may be covered when program requirements are met.

Tooth Extractions

Routine and surgical extractions may qualify under NIHB.

Dentures

Complete dentures may qualify; some partial dentures require approval first.

* Final coverage depends on NIHB benefit rules and individual eligibility.

PREDETERMINATION

Some Treatments Need NIHB Approval First

For some procedures, NIHB reviews clinical information before treatment begins.

✓ Crowns
✓ First partial denture
✓ Root canals on wisdom teeth
✓ Qualifying orthodontic treatment

DIRECT BILLING

Eligible NIHB Claims Can Be Direct Billed

Tell our team you have NIHB benefits when booking. We submit eligible claims directly and help explain any coverage limitations before treatment.

✓ Direct Billing Available
For covered services, eligible patients generally do not pay a deductible or co-payment at the visit.

SIMPLE PROCESS

How to Use Your NIHB Benefits at Our Clinic

01

Book

Tell us that you use NIHB when you book your dental appointment.

02

Provide Information

Bring the information required to verify your eligibility.

03

We Check Benefits

Our team reviews treatment, coverage and approval requirements.

04

Start Your Care

Once coverage is clear, we explain your treatment plan and next steps.

URGENT DENTAL CARE

Emergency Dentist for NIHB Patients in North York

If you have severe pain, swelling, infection, a broken tooth or another urgent dental problem, contact our team and tell us you use NIHB.

Severe Toothache • Swelling • Broken Tooth • Infection • Dental Trauma • Lost Filling

COVERAGE LIMITS

Dental Treatments NIHB Does Not Normally Cover

Some treatments are excluded from NIHB benefits. Our team can explain alternative treatment options and expected costs.

NOT NORMALLY COVERED

Dental Implants

NOT NORMALLY COVERED

Fixed Bridges

NOT NORMALLY COVERED

Veneers & Whitening

NOT NORMALLY COVERED

Night Guards

NOT NORMALLY COVERED

TMJ Appliances

NOT NORMALLY COVERED

Implant Bone Grafting

LOCATION

Conveniently Located Near Willowdale

Empress Walk Dental is located at 5095 Yonge St A1, North York, ON M2N 6Z4 and is connected to North York Centre Station.

✓ Near Willowdale
✓ North York Centre Station access
✓ Convenient from Yonge & Sheppard
✓ Accessible from Newtonbrook & Bayview Village

WHY EMPRESS WALK DENTAL

Dental Care Designed Around Convenience and Clarity

Central North York Location

Convenient for Willowdale and surrounding North York communities.

Benefit Assistance

Our team helps patients understand relevant NIHB coverage requirements.

Comprehensive Dental Care

Preventive, restorative, endodontic, emergency and other dental services.

Emergency Appointments

Urgent dental visits available based on clinic availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

READY TO BOOK?

Use Your NIHB Dental Benefits at Empress Walk Dental

Looking for an NIHB dentist in North York or Willowdale? Tell our team that you have NIHB benefits when you book.

5095 Yonge St A1, North York, ON M2N 6Z4