Dental Care for York University Students
Class until 8, then a toothache? We are open until midnight, we take your York student plan, and you do not need an appointment.
- Open until midnight Monday to Saturday
- Walk in with no appointment needed
- We bill your YFS or YUGSA Green Shield plan directly
- We check your coverage and tell you the cost first
- Care in Farsi and English
Open until
Midnight, Mon to Sat
Appointment
Not needed, walk in
Your plan
YFS / YUGSA via Green Shield
Annual max
Approx. $600 per year
Languages
English and Farsi
Also accepted
CDCP and NIHB
Your student plan
Using Your York University Dental Plan
If you are a full time York student, you almost certainly have dental coverage already and it was paid with your tuition. Undergraduates are on the YFS Health and Dental Plan, graduate students on the YUGSA plan, and both are administered by Green Shield Canada. You can use any licensed dentist in Canada, so it works here.
Not sure what you are covered for? Bring your student card. We look it up, tell you what your plan pays and what, if anything, you would owe, and we submit the claim for you.
Bring your student card
Just show us your York card. We take it from there
We check your coverage
We look up your Green Shield benefits and what your plan pays.
You know the cost first
We tell you what you will pay before we start. No surprises.
We handle the claim
We submit the paperwork to Green Shield so you do not have to.
Book Your Dental Appointment
SAME-DAY DENTAL CARE
Location
6093 Yonge St, North York, ON M2M 3W2, Canada
Working Hours:
Mon – Sat: 9:00 AM – Midnight
Sun: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
What is covered
What the York Student Dental Plan Covers
The YFS and YUGSA plans focus on everyday care. Here is a general guide. Percentages and limits change year to year, so we always confirm your exact benefits before treatment.
| Service | Typically covered | How often |
| Checkup and exam | Yes | Once per plan year |
| Cleaning and scaling | Yes | Usually once per plan year |
| Dental X-rays | Yes | As needed |
| Fillings | Yes | As needed |
| Tooth extractions | Yes | As needed |
| Emergency exam | Yes | When you are in pain |
| Root canal | Often partial | Check your plan |
| Wisdom teeth | Often partial | Check your plan |
| Crowns and major work | Limited or excluded | Check your plan |
| Braces and Invisalign | Generally not covered | Payment plans available |
| Whitening and cosmetic | Not covered | Student pricing availabl |
| Annual maximum | Approx. $600 per plan year (Sept 1 to Aug 31) | |
This is a general guide to the standard York student plans and your own coverage may differ. We confirm your exact benefits and any co-payment before starting.
Callout box — Finding your Green Shield ID
Your member ID is built from your student number.
Undergraduate: YFS + student number + -00
Graduate: YGS + student number + -00
Bring it with you, or we will help you find it at the desk.
Why we work for students
Still Open When Your Class Finally Ends
Most dental clinics close at five or six. If you have lectures until eight, a lab that runs long, or a shift after class, that is not much use.
We are open until midnight Monday to Saturday, and Sunday afternoons. You can walk in after a night class, after work, or on a Saturday evening when everything else in the city is shut. No appointment, no referral, no waiting a week for a slot that clashes with a seminar.
If something is genuinely wrong, you should not have to choose between your tooth and your timetable.
| Walk In Dental | Typical clinic | |
| Monday to Friday | 9 AM to midnight | 9 AM to 5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to midnight | Closed or half day |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 4 PM | Closed |
| Appointment needed | No | Usually yes |
Getting here
How to Reach Us From Campus
We are at 6093 Yonge Street at Steeles, which puts us in the middle of where a lot of York students actually live. If you are in the Yonge, Finch or Steeles corridor, we are close to home rather than close to campus, and that is usually the more useful thing at nine in the evening.
| Coming from | How | Roughly |
| Keele campus | Line 1 to Finch station, then short bus | ~50 min |
| Keele campus | By car via Finch Ave | ~25 min |
| Glendon campus | Bus to Finch station, then north | ~30 min |
| Yonge and Finch | Bus or 15 min walk | ~10 min |
| Yonge and Steeles | Walk | ~5 min |
- Free parking on site
- Steps from Yonge and Steeles
- TTC and YRT at the door
Everything in one place
Complete Dental Care for Students
Emergency and same day
In pain or broke a tooth? We keep time for urgent visits, and we are open late.
Checkups and cleanings
What your plan covers best. Catch problems early and use your benefits.
Fillings and root canals
Fix a cavity before it becomes a bigger and costlier problem.
Wisdom teeth
Assessment, X-ray and removal, handled here without a referral.
Braces and Invisalign
Not covered by your student plan, but we offer it here with payment options.
Whitening for graduation
Brighten your smile before convocation or interviews.
International and other coverage
International Students, CDCP and NIHB
If you are an international student, your York student dental plan is almost certainly your best dental coverage and it works here. One thing worth knowing: UHIP covers your medical care, not your teeth. A lot of international students assume otherwise and delay treatment because of it. For dental, use your YFS or YUGSA plan.
Most international students are not eligible for the Canadian Dental Care Plan, which has residency and income rules, so please do not count on it. If you are a domestic student with no other dental insurance and a low income, you may qualify, and we accept it.
We also accept NIHB for First Nations and Inuit students, and we can coordinate your student plan with a parent’s insurance if you have both.
Why students come to us
Why York Students Choose Us
Open until midnight
Come after class, after work, or on a Saturday night.
No appointment needed
Walk in and we will fit you in. No referral.
We handle your plan
We check your Green Shield coverage and submit the claim.
Farsi and English
A large part of York's community speaks Farsi. Explain it in your own words.
Everything in one place
Cleanings, fillings, wisdom teeth, braces and emergencies, no referrals.
Since 1979
Dr. Farah Karimi founded the clinic and the team has treated over 30,000 emergencies.
Dr. Farah Karimi
Meet Your Dentist
Your care is led by Dr. Farah Karimi, who founded Walk In Dental Clinic and built it around access, which is why we are still open at eleven at night. Alongside her, Dr. Niousha Zerafatjou, Dr. Mehdi Shadaloie, Dr. Mahmood Beheshtifar and Dr. Nastaran Niknamfard see patients through the evening, with hygienists Rose and Mitra Arefinejad.
A student should not have to skip a lecture to see a dentist. That is why we stay open.
- Serving Toronto since 1979
- Five dentists on the team
- Farsi and English
- Gentle with anxious patients
You will be understood
Care in Farsi and English
York brings students from all over the world, and a large part of that community speaks Farsi. Our whole team does too, so you can describe what hurts and understand your treatment without translating in your head first.
دندانپزشک فارسی زبان برای دانشجویان دانشگاه یورک، هفت روز هفته تا نیمهشب باز است
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York Student Dental Questions
How do I use my York dental plan at your clinic?
Bring your York student card. We check your Green Shield coverage, tell you what your plan pays and what you would owe, and we submit the claim for you. You do not fill out forms.
What does the York student plan cover?
The YFS plan for undergraduates and YUGSA for graduate students, both through Green Shield, cover checkups, cleanings, X-rays, fillings and extractions up to an annual maximum of roughly $600 per plan year. Root canals are often partly covered and major work is limited. We confirm your exact benefits first.
Do you bill Green Shield directly?
In most cases yes, so you pay little or nothing at the visit. Where direct billing is not possible we submit the claim so you are reimbursed quickly. Either way you know your cost before we begin.
Can I really walk in without an appointment?
Yes, seven days a week. Monday to Saturday until midnight, Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM. Call ahead on (647) 931-6696 if you want us to hold a time.
How do I opt out of the York dental plan?
You can opt out during the designated window if you already have comparable dental coverage, for example through a parent’s plan. For Fall 2026 the window is September 1 to October 16, and for Winter students January 1 to February 5, 2027. You apply online through YFS with proof of your other insurance. One thing to watch: OHIP, UHIP and CDCP do not count as comparable coverage, so they will not qualify you to opt out.
Does the plan cover braces or Invisalign?
Orthodontics is generally not covered by the standard York student plans. Unlike many clinics we do offer braces and Invisalign here, with payment options, so book a consultation and we will explain the cost clearly.
Are international students covered for dental?
Yes. You are enrolled in the YFS or YUGSA dental plan the same as domestic students and it works here. UHIP covers medical care, not routine dental, so use your student plan for your teeth. Most international students are not eligible for CDCP.
I am graduating. Can I still use my plan?
Usually yes. Coverage typically runs to August 31 of the academic year you paid for, even if classes finish in spring. Book anything you have been putting off before it ends.
Can I combine my student plan with my parent's insurance?
Yes. We coordinate both to reduce or remove what you pay. Bring both plan details.
Do you have a Farsi speaking dentist?
Yes. Our whole team speaks Farsi as well as English.
Book Before Your Coverage Resets
Your plan year ends on August 31 and unused benefits do not carry over. If you have been putting off a cleaning or a filling, now is the time. Walk in any day until midnight, or call and we will hold a time for you.