Dentistry rewards staying power. A dentist who has practised for more than a decade has seen a wide range of patients, from first-time checkups to complex treatment plans, and has had years to build the habits that make appointments run smoothly. Dr. Shiva Monga, a dentist at EK Dental in Scarborough, has been practising since 2013.
EK Dental is one of the five clinics that make up Everbright Smiles, and Dr. Monga’s professional record can be checked against the public register of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario.
Key Takeaways
- Dr. Shiva Monga holds a BSc and a DMD from Boston University’s Goldman School of Dental Medicine and has practised dentistry since 2013.
- Her RCDSO register entry lists EK Dental’s address, 2425 Eglinton Avenue East, Unit 1A, as her primary practice.
- EK Dental is open until 8:00 PM Monday to Thursday and on Saturdays, confirmed by its site and Google listing.
- The practical next step: patients can book an appointment at EK Dental and ask for Dr. Monga when they call.
Training at Boston University
Dr. Monga completed her BSc before earning a Doctor of Dental Medicine, or DMD, from Boston University’s Goldman School of Dental Medicine. DMD and DDS are two names for the same professional degree, awarded by different schools, and a graduate of either must meet the same requirements to practise in Ontario.
Because her degree was earned outside Canada, her record on the provincial register is the most reliable place for patients to confirm her current standing.
More Than a Decade in Practice
According to her RCDSO register entry, Dr. Monga has been practising since 2013, which puts her at more than a decade of dentistry. Years in practice are not a guarantee of any particular outcome, and every patient’s needs differ, but they do reflect sustained work in a profession that requires ongoing responsibility to patients.
Her primary practice on the register is EK Dental in Scarborough. The address and phone number on the register match those published on the Everbright Smiles site and on the clinic’s Google listing, so a patient can be confident the dentist named at the location is the dentist registered there.
What Patients Will Find at EK Dental
EK Dental operates at 2425 Eglinton Avenue East in Scarborough, with the phone number 416-288-0333. Its schedule matters for working patients: the clinic is open until 8:00 PM Monday to Thursday and on Saturdays, according to both its own site and its Google profile. The clinic has also been listed under the name Eglinton-Kennedy Dental, so patients may see both names online.
Its Birdeye listing reflected a 4.8 star rating across 633 reviews when the practice’s records were last checked. Ratings shift over time, so patients should look at the current figures directly rather than rely on a number in an article.
Part of a Five-Clinic Group
EK Dental is one of five Everbright Smiles clinics across Scarborough and East York, alongside Mantra Dental, PL Dental and two others. Ontario dentists register against the specific clinic where they practise, not against a brand name, so a patient who wants to verify a dentist should search the register for that individual’s name rather than for “Everbright Smiles.”
That is why a spotlight like this one is useful. It points to the specific dentist, the specific clinic and the specific record, which is how a careful patient would check.
A General Dentistry Practice
Dr. Monga is presented as a dentist rather than as a specialist. Patients with needs that go beyond general dentistry can ask the clinic directly whether a referral to a specialist might be appropriate. Asking early helps set accurate expectations before any treatment plan begins.
Questions to Ask Before a First Visit
New patients can make a first appointment more productive by asking a few simple questions. Which dentist will I see? What does a first exam involve? What are the clinic’s hours on the days I can attend? How are emergencies handled if I need care between regular visits? Practical answers matter as much as credentials when a patient is choosing where to build a long-term relationship with a dental team.
Booking at EK Dental
Scarborough patients who want to see Dr. Monga can book an appointment at EK Dental through the clinic’s booking tool, or contact the clinic directly to confirm current availability.
