We love serving the people of Oshawa and helping them achieve their dental health goals. Whether that means emergency dental care when accidents or injuries happen, something more advanced like dental implants, or even cosmetic treatments to give your smile a pearly white gleam, we look forward to being your partners in lifelong dental health. Check this map if you need directions to our practice located nearby in Whitby.
If you are unsure whether your situation is considered a dental emergency, do not hesitate to contact us anyway. We quickly diagnose and determine the gravity of the problem and treat you according to your emergency needs promptly. Sometimes life happens, and there are just times when dental care is immediately needed. In these times, an emergency dentist like Dr. Thoms is who you need to call.
How to Find Our Office
Don’t already know where we are? We can help with that. Finding your way to GT Dental Centre, your dentist near Oshawa, is easy with these nearby landmarks as your guide. Our dental practice is conveniently located to ensure your journey is smooth and stress-free.
The Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens: if you know where the botanical gardens are, then we can get you to our practice easily. For those driving their own vehicles, get onto Bond St and continue west beyond where it merges into King St and eventually becomes Dunda St. Keep going for a total of 1.4 km, and then you’ll find us across the street from Caldense Bakery and the Whitby Public Library. You could also get there by bus, getting on at the Arena stop and getting off at the Elucid stop.
If you’re coming up from the lakefront, the fastest way is to head east toward Phillip Murray Ave, then turn left onto Stevenson Rd. After 2.4 km, take the exit to go west on the freeway. Get off two exits later onto Brock St, then go north, turn left onto Colborn St, then right at onto Byron St, then left again onto Dunda St, and we’re just a block and a half away on the north side of the road. We look forward to seeing you at our office!
We’ll Leave You With Some Oshawa Trivia
How much do you know about Oshawa’s history? See how your historical knowledge compares with ours:
- Fur Trading Roots: Oshawa’s history traces back to its origins as a transfer point for the fur trade. First Nations people traded pelts with coureurs des bois at the Oshawa harbor, making it a hub for early trade.
- French Trading Post: In the 1760s, the French established a trading post near the Oshawa harbor. While the post was short-lived, its ruins provided shelter for the area’s first residents.
- Loyalist Settlement: Oshawa saw an influx of United Empire Loyalists and immigrants in the late 18th century, contributing to its growth. Many of these immigrants were attracted by Roger Conant’s successful salmon export business to the United States.
- Cornish Influence: The 19th-century Cornish emigration brought a significant number of Cornish immigrants to Oshawa and the surrounding area, contributing to its cultural diversity.
- Connection to Simcoe Street: The construction of Simcoe Street in 1822 played a vital role in Oshawa’s development. The road intersected with the Kingston Road, forming Oshawa’s iconic “Four Corners.”
- Becoming Oshawa: In 1842, Moody Farewell’s inquiry among native acquaintances led to the name “Oshawa,” which means “where we have to get out and walk.” The post office adopted this name, and the community was officially incorporated as a village in 1850.
- Industrial Growth: Oshawa transformed into an industrial center in the 19th century, with carriage works, tanneries, and factories. Robert Samuel McLaughlin’s carriage works played a pivotal role in Oshawa’s development as an industrial hub.
- Railroad Development: The introduction of rail service, like the Oshawa Railway, provided a significant transportation link and contributed to the city’s growth.
- GM’s Influence: Oshawa has deep ties to the automotive industry, with GM Canada’s headquarters and major manufacturing site still located there. The city’s industrial landscape continues to evolve, now encompassing railway maintenance equipment, mining equipment, steel fabrication, and more.