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The staff at Eastgate Dental are always pleasant, efficient and helpful. My dentist and her assistant are fantastic!! I don't like going to the dentist buy my dentist and assistant are... read more so caring it makes my visit a lot easier.

The procedure to fix a cracked tooth was fast and efficient. They take emergencies really quickly. I have been there twice now and always great service.

Dr. Gilmen and his dental assistant today were amazing. My 7 year old had his first cavity and these two lovely people were so gently to his needs and explained... read more everything step by step. My son who was so nervous at the start, felt so comfortable and safe with Dr Gilmen and his amazing dental assistant that he said that “ I will see you again for my other cavity “. Thank you again to this amazing team at Eastgate Dental.

Amazing place. Got me in on a Saturday as I had pain and swelling. All staff were so nice. It was very efficient and they were so prompt. They will... read more forward my results to my regular dentist. Although, I will have the work done at Eastgate dental if my dentist can’t fit me in.

Staff is very friendly, and Dr. Tonogai is very personable. Also a great dental surgeon. I would recommend Eastgate Dental Centre to everyone I know.

I have been a patient of Eastgate Dental for over 10 years. Their location and hours are very convenient especially for people who work office hours. My husband... read more and I go every 6 months and see the same hygienist (Kelly) every time because we love her so much. Dr. Gelmen is a fantastic dentist. He is very gentle and has a great bedside manner. All of the staff are pleasant and very helpful. Highly recommend.

I contacted Eastgate for an emergency weekend appointment as I was experiencing dental pain outside of my dentist's regular hours. Exceptional patient experience! Same day booking. Professional staff and dental... read more team. X-ray results shared with my regular dentist ensured a smooth transition in care. I highly recommend Eastgate / Dr. Gelman and his team!!!

The Staff here are Super Nice and Really good at helping you feel comfortable, especially when you may experience a bit of anxiety about your appointment procedure. I would most... read more definitely recommend Eastgate Dental Center to anybody. It’s a Wonderful place to come take care of your Dental Needs.

Everybody i dealt with were very polite ,friendly, and professional. The doctor was fast , experienced, and great manner with the patient(me). Awesome hours for those who can't... read more take time off for work easily. Highly recommend this office.

Dentist and Dental Assistant friendly and informative. Didn't feel pressured to get work done since I am a senior with no coverage. Was told what procedures would cost. Feel comfortable going forward.

I was referred to Dr. Tonogai regarding the feasibility of implants. I am a very nervous dental patient! From the first visit I was part of the team! All of... read more my questions were answered so that I could actively participate in decisions around my care. The written information was clear and reinforced what I had heard. During the procedures I received input letting me know what was happening and what to expect. I was fully aware of what was expected of me for post procedure care and why. Everyone decreased my stress level as much as they could! Dr. Tonogai also shared his knowledge with a "learner" who was shadowing him during my procedure. He exemplifies attention to both the art and science of his practice. I would recommend Dr. Tonogai and his team and will be returning for future care.

In these crazy times it's really appreciate all the work they have gone into making sure everything is clean and safe. The 2 wonderful ladies that helped me out had... read more me smiling and laughing even when I was in pain. Thank-you =) 2 months later... Ended up going back due to a broken front tooth. OMG!!! What a awesome job they have done. The color and shape of my tooth is better then the old one. Thank-- you for giving me back my smile 😃

My hygienist is Angela , she is very nice, and my dentist is Dr.Gelman , he is very good dentist and explane to me everything. He always did good job.

I saw Ashok for my teeth cleaning and he was amazing. Explained things to me and recommended what to do and not so. Very friendly and easy to... read more talk to. An excellent experience. Thank you

Very professional dental office. Covid protocols were excellent - if you have any fears of that, they have done everything to put your mind at ease. As bad... read more as the dentist can be, they’re going to make it as good and easy of an experience as possible. Highly recommend!