Peterborough Family Dentistry Compassionate Care. Confident Smiles.
Serving Peterborough Since 1984

Compassionate Care.
Confident Smiles.

Peterborough Family Dentistry offers comprehensive dental care for the whole family. From routine cleanings to same-day emergency treatment — we're here for every smile.

New patients welcome CDCP direct billing Same-day emergencies
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Dental Emergency?

Same-day appointments available. Call us immediately.

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CDCP Direct Billing

We directly bill the Canadian Dental Care Plan.

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Family Dentistry

Caring for Peterborough families for over 40 years.

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Sedation Available

Nitrous oxide for anxious or nervous patients.

📍 474 George St. N., Peterborough, ON  |  📞 (705) 748-9993  |  Proudly serving the community since 1984

What We Offer

Comprehensive Dental Services

From your first cleaning to complex restorative work, our experienced team provides a full range of dental services for patients of all ages.

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General Dentistry

Routine exams, cleanings, fillings, and preventive care to keep your smile healthy year-round.

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Crowns & Bridges

Restore damaged or missing teeth with natural-looking, durable crowns and bridge work.

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Root Canal Therapy

Relieve pain and save infected teeth with gentle, effective endodontic treatment.

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Teeth Whitening

Professional whitening treatments that deliver noticeably brighter results you can trust.

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Dentures

Custom full and partial dentures designed for comfort, function, and a natural appearance.

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Extractions

Simple and surgical extractions including wisdom teeth removal, performed with care.

Dental Emergency in Peterborough?

Don't wait through the pain. We offer same-day emergency dental appointments for toothaches, broken teeth, lost fillings, abscesses, and more. Call us the moment something goes wrong.

Canadian Dental Care Plan

We Welcome CDCP Patients & Direct Bill Your Plan

Peterborough Family Dentistry is proud to accept and directly bill the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). If you qualify, there are no upfront costs — we handle the paperwork so you can focus on your health.

  • Direct billing — no out-of-pocket costs for eligible services
  • No insurance forms for you to fill out
  • All ages welcome including children and seniors
  • Comprehensive dental services covered under the plan
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Are You Covered Under CDCP?

The Canadian Dental Care Plan provides coverage for millions of Canadians without dental insurance. Find out if you qualify and how we can help.

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About Our Practice

40 Years of Caring for Peterborough Families

Peterborough Family Dentistry has been a trusted part of this community since 1984. We're proud to have cared for multiple generations of Peterborough families — and we'd love to care for yours.

Our team is led by Dr. Rafik Salama and Dr. Fadi Kheder, whose combined experience and genuine commitment to patient comfort set our practice apart.

Dr. Rafik Salama

General & Family Dentistry

Dr. Fadi Kheder

General & Family Dentistry

Dr. Rafik Salama — Peterborough Family Dentistry
40+

Years serving Peterborough

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Experienced dentists on staff

CDCP direct billing accepted

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Same-day emergency care

Patient Reviews

What Peterborough Patients Are Saying

★★★★★ 4.5 Stars  ·  115 Google Reviews
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"Nothing but good things to say about Dr. Rafik Salama. Personable, intelligent, interesting and very skilled at his job. Easily the most enjoyable visit to the Dentist I have ever had. Welcome to Peterborough!"

Susan Sorrenti

Google Review

★★★★★

"Dr Salama is great with kids, makes everyone feeling at ease that's nervous of the dentist. He does great work and is amazing with needles!! I would highly recommend him! I've always felt comfortable in his dental chair, he is upbeat and fun."

Kate Prentice

Google Review

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"Great office and atmosphere, nothing but great things to say about Dr Salama! Fast, efficient and such a great personality. I only trust him with my dental work, I drive over an hour to see him and it is well worth it!"

Jessica S.

Google Review

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"Absolutely the best experience I've ever had at the dentist. Dr. Salama was friendly, professional, and very reassuring."

Rachael Dean

Google Review

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"Dr Salama has saved my teeth multiple times now! Friendly staff and exceptionally clean office. 100% recommend this dentist."

Amy Auger

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Ready to Book Your Appointment?

New patients are always welcome. Give us a call or send us a message — we'd love to meet you.