Old South Dentistry
Root Canal Therapy · Oral Surgery and Tooth Extractions · Dental Check-ups and Cleanings · Custom Mouth Guards
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Frequently Asked Questions
The team at Old South Dentistry is multilingual. Dr. Salma Abdu is fluent in English and Portuguese, while Dr. Lucia Ambrochi speaks English, Romanian, and Russian. This allows the clinic to serve patients from a wide range of linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Yes. Old South Dentistry welcomes patients of all ages and offers pediatric dentistry services tailored specifically for children. The team focuses on creating a positive, friendly dental experience from the very first visit to establish lifelong oral health habits.
The clinic provides several anxiety management options, including in-chair movies, noise-canceling headphones, nitrous oxide (laughing gas), and oral sedation. Patients are encouraged to discuss their concerns with the team so that the most appropriate comfort measures can be arranged.
Yes. Old South Dentistry is open on select Saturdays — specifically the 3rd Saturday of the month — from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The clinic also offers evening appointments on two evenings per week for added convenience.
Old South Dentistry processes most dental benefit plans, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). The office submits insurance claims electronically where permitted, and patients are asked to pay any uncovered portion or deductible at the time of their appointment.
The clinic accepts cash, cheque, debit, Visa, and Mastercard. Payment is expected at the time of service for any amounts not covered by dental insurance.
Yes. Free street parking is available directly outside the clinic at 140 Wortley Rd in London's Old South neighbourhood.
Yes. Old South Dentistry offers block scheduling so that family members can be seen in back-to-back appointments, minimizing the number of separate trips to the office.
Yes. The clinic provides emergency dental care for patients experiencing sudden pain, tooth trauma, or other urgent oral health situations. Patients should call (519) 434-5599 as soon as possible when a dental emergency occurs.
Old South Dentistry requires a minimum of two full business days' notice if a patient needs to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Patients are encouraged to contact the clinic as early as possible to allow the time slot to be offered to another patient.
About the Practice
The practice is led by Dr. Salma Abdu, who earned her DDS from Western University in 2005 and completed an Advanced Education residency in Cincinnati. The team also includes Dr. Lucia Ambrochi, a general dentist with degrees from the University of Medicine in Moldova and the University of Toronto, as well as experienced registered dental hygienists Jen and Shaki, each bringing more than 20 years of patient care expertise.
Old South Dentistry takes a comprehensive, patient-first approach to oral health. The clinic is particularly attentive to anxious patients, offering a range of anxiety management options including movies, noise-canceling headphones, nitrous oxide, and oral sedation. Block scheduling for families and extended evening hours two evenings per week make the clinic especially convenient for busy households.
The clinic distinguishes itself through its multilingual team — offering care in English, Portuguese, Romanian, and Russian — its processing of most dental benefit plans including the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), and its commitment to electronic claim submission for seamless patient experience. Free street parking is available outside the office.
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