About Turtle Creek Dental
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About Us
Turtle Creek Dental is your friendly neighborhood dental clinic. We have been treating patients at this location for over 30 years, offering a range of general dental services from professional dental hygiene cleanings performed by a Registered Dental Hygienist, and crowns, bridges, white fillings, resin restorations, and uncomplicated extractions done by our experienced General Dentists with a combined experience of over 60 years.
We have a friendly, knowledgeable, and professional team, consisting of two doctors and 3 hygienists, whose main focus is your overall health.
OUR DENTISTS
Meet Your Turtle Creek Dentists
Dr. Gabriel Bako
General Dentist
Dr. Gabriel Bako received his Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Temple University in Philadelphia in 1983.
After returning to Toronto, he completed a one-year residency at the Toronto General Hospital. During this period, through Health and Welfare Canada, Dr. Bako practiced dentistry in Northern Ontario’s First Nations Reserve, an experience that proved challenging and highly rewarding.
Early in his career, Dr. Bako began working as a clinical staff member at Toronto General Hospital assisting in the residency program. He also served as a clinical instructor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry in the Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology. In 1989, he was awarded his Fellowship Degree with the Academy of General Dentistry for his pursuits in continuing education. He is licensed with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario and is a proud member of the Ontario Dental Association, and Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Bako is also a member of the Toronto Crown and Bridge Study Club, attending continuing education courses in various disciplines including restorative, cosmetic, and implant dentistry.
Dr. Bako currently resides in Lorne Park and has always been an active member of the community. For seventeen years, he coached local T-ball, softball, and baseball teams. He also has acted as an assistant football coach with the Mississauga Football League. Dr. Bako has a wide range of interests and activities including the arts, theatre, music, travel, golf, skiing, and gardening/landscaping.
Languages
Languages Spoken at Our Clinic
Do you prefer to speak another language other than English? We offer dental appointments in German and Tagalog. Just let us know what you prefer when you book with us.
Fees & Insurance
Fees & Insurance Options
Reviews
Patient Reviews
As usual, I had a great experience. I have been using Turtle Creek for decades. Efficient and organized with a personal touch. I have had nothing but the best care from the team here.
I had 2 X- rays & cleaning & Dr. Bako examined my teeth & all went well. Everyone was pleasant & friendly as usual good work. We have been with Dr. Bako & Turtle Creek for many, many years. Henry
What a great experience. I called yesterday morning with a broken filling. My call was answered immediately and I was greeted with respect and empathy. I was offered two options to come in. When I arrived this afternoon. I was cheerfully greeted again with care and concern about my cracked/broken filling. I arrived at the scheduled time and was immediately taken in to the doctors room and asked to share my situation. The dental assistant prepped me and dr Bako come in immediately. Carefully assessed and explained what was required. Then immediately completed the required treatment. What a great experience, dr Bako and his team are respectful, very efficient and do everything to make the visit comfortable. This experience makes me with all health care professionals conducted their practices in the same manner
Community
Our Community Involvement
We love getting involved in our local community. Each Summer, we support & sponsor local T-ball teams in our community.
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