Your Denturist · Ottawa
Denturist in Ottawa: the licensed specialists behind your denture
A denturist is the licensed professional who designs, fits, and adjusts dentures — meet the team at our Ottawa clinic, no referral needed.
Your denturist, at a glance
Smile Denture & Implant Clinic
- LicenceLicensed by the College of Denturists of Ontario
- RoleDesigns, fits, and adjusts your denture — and guides every detail
- The labWorks alongside skilled on-site lab technicians who craft each denture
- ReferralNot needed — you can book a consultation directly
Denturist or dentist?
What a denturist does
Dentists and denturists are dental professionals who work in the same field but specialize in different aspects of your care. A dentist has general knowledge of dental care and looks after your overall oral health. A denturist specializes in dentures themselves — fabricating them to ensure their optimal fit, functionality, and look, and refining them until they’re comfortable to eat and speak in.
Ottawa patients see one of our denturists for complete dentures, partial dentures, relines and repairs, and implant-retained dentures. Two steps sit outside a denturist’s scope by design: tooth extractions are performed by your dentist, or a dentist we refer you to, and dental implants are placed surgically by a partnering dentist or oral surgeon. In both cases we coordinate the timing with that dentist, then plan, craft, and fit the denture around it.
Dentures are the specialty
Denturists spend years training in how to fabricate different types of dentures, and pass a clinical exam before they’re licensed — so the focus is quality, expertise, and dentures that fit, chew, and look great.
Fit is a process, not a moment
Sore spots, looseness, or an awkward bite often come down to small adjustments. Your denturist will meet with you as many times as needed to settle the comfort and fit of your new dentures.
Working alongside dentists
We work with a large number of dentists and coordinate treatment with dentists in Ottawa. Your dentist remains the right choice for your overall oral health and should be consulted regularly.
Both a dentist and a denturist are a great choice, depending on your needs — and for dentures, you don’t have to choose between them. We coordinate so each professional does what they do best.
Meet Caner Karaceper, DD
Caner is a Licensed Professional Denturist whose focus is simple — helping people smile with confidence.
He earned his Denturist Diploma at George Brown College’s School of Dental Health, graduating with Dean’s Honour distinction, and has worked in dentistry for over a decade — first as a denture technician crafting dentures, then as a licensed denturist. Every patient at our Ottawa clinic is seen by one of our licensed denturists, who follow you from consultation through every fitting and adjustment.
- Licensed & regulated Member of the College of Denturists of Ontario, the Denturist Association of Canada, and the Denturist Association of Ontario.
- Continuity of care Your denturist guides you from your first consultation through every fitting and adjustment, so the details that matter are never overlooked.
- No referral needed You can book a consultation directly and be seen by a licensed denturist.
How the design-and-fit process works
From your first visit to your final fit, your denturist guides you through each step clearly — so you always know what’s next.
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Consultation
Meet your denturist. We explain your options, pricing, and coverage — and take impressions if you’re ready to start.
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Jaw & bite records
We capture the measurements and bite records needed to build a denture that fits and functions naturally.
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Try-in
See how your denture looks before we finish it, so we can refine the shape, shade, and fit with you.
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Delivery
We fit your finished denture and make sure you leave comfortable. Adjustment appointments are always included.
Made, fitted, and perfected under one roof
Our licensed denturists care for your denture in an on‑site Ottawa lab — from your first fitting to finishing, repairs, and adjustments, all handled here in person.
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Designed by your denturist, crafted in our lab
The licensed denturist who fits you designs your denture and guides every detail, working alongside our skilled on‑site lab team to bring it to life — so the person who knows your smile shapes the result.
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New dentures and repairs in one place
From a brand-new denture to a quick repair or reline, everything’s made right here in our Ottawa lab — so you’re looked after sooner.
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Adjusted until it feels right
We take the time to settle the fit and make any small adjustments you need, so your denture stays comfortable to eat and speak in.
Denture solutions
What Ottawa patients come to us for
A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth. Complete dentures are appropriate when all teeth are missing; partial dentures fill the gaps when some natural teeth remain.
Implant-retained dentures are secured by dental implants — artificial roots that bond with the jawbone over time. Your denturist can make an immediate denture to wear while you heal, then design the permanent implant-retained denture once your gums have settled. A repair or a reline can often restore an existing denture’s fit rather than replacing it outright.
Where to find us
Four denturist clinics across the Ottawa Valley
Every clinic has licensed denturists on site. Start with our Ottawa denture clinic at Rooney’s Lane, or choose the location nearest you.
Wondering about cost? As a guide in 2026, most standard complete dentures at our clinics come in between $1,500 and $2,500 per arch, confirmed with a written estimate at your free consultation. See our Ottawa denture cost guide for the full picture.
Rated 5.0 on Google by our Ottawa patients
Repairs, new dentures, and custom-fit care — in patients’ own words.
“Our experience with the Smile Denture clinic team was very pleasant. My husband had his first denture, and we are extremely satisfied with the professionalism and services.”
“Smile Denture are real professional people. I can smile to the world again — I missed that so much. You did it perfectly.”
“They are very polite and always try to work around your schedule. So friendly and kind — they helped me smile again, and I recommend them highly.”
“The team are so welcoming and pleasant. A great experience.”
“My experience with the Smile Denture clinic team was very pleasant. I had my first denture, and I am extremely satisfied with the professionalism and services.”
“I couldn’t be happier with the end results. I’d like to thank all the staff at Smile Denture for your friendliness, professionalism, and most of all your persistence for perfection.”
“After almost 5 years of seeing multiple dentists, my dentures fit so badly that even after many adjustments I couldn’t wear them. My sister-in-law referred me to Smile Denture, and I can finally enjoy eating regular food again.”
“I required new dentures following a surgical procedure, and only a slight adjustment was needed after three weeks. CDCP is available for those who are eligible — staff are friendly and helpful.”
“I had a full upper extracted and a partial lower. The experience went way above and beyond my expectations — every call and every update couldn’t have been performed better. Thanks to the entire team.”
Excerpts from published Google reviews of our Ottawa clinic.
Read our patients’ experiences in their own words on Google, then book a consultation when you’re ready.
Quick answers
Common questions about seeing a denturist
What does a denturist do?
A denturist is the licensed dental professional who specializes in dentures — designing them, fitting them, and adjusting them until they feel right. At our Ottawa clinic, your denturist works alongside on-site lab technicians who craft each denture.
What’s the difference between a denturist and a dentist?
A dentist looks after your overall oral health; a denturist specializes in dentures themselves. For dentures you don’t have to choose between them — we coordinate so each professional does what they do best.
Do I need a referral to see a denturist in Ottawa?
No. You can book a consultation with one of our licensed denturists directly — no referral needed.
Does a denturist perform tooth extractions or place dental implants?
No. Tooth extractions are performed by your dentist, or a dentist we refer you to — we coordinate the timing. Dental implants are placed surgically by a partnering dentist or oral surgeon. Our denturists plan around both, then design, craft, and fit the denture.
Does CDCP cover seeing a denturist?
Yes — we’re a participating Canadian Dental Care Plan provider and direct-bill CDCP for eligible treatment, including complete and partial dentures, relines and repairs. Dental implants themselves aren’t covered by CDCP.
How long do new dentures take?
Most new dentures come together over a few visits — a consultation, impressions, a try-in you approve, then delivery — with follow-up adjustments afterward until the fit feels comfortable.
Ready to book a consultation in Ottawa?
Book online in under a minute, or ask Smiley if you have a question first.