Aster Dental Centre at 1265 Aster Blvd in SE Edmonton is a registered Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) provider for eligible First Nations and Inuit patients. Dr. Khushali Bhanushali, DDS, sees NIHB patients 7 days a week and handles all billing directly with Indigenous Services Canada. No paperwork is required from patients.
The NIHB program covers a broad range of dental services for eligible registered First Nations and Inuit individuals. Aster Dental Centre verifies your coverage before treatment and assists with any claim reviews or appeals. Dr. Bhanushali speaks Hindi and Gujarati in addition to English.
Aster Dental Centre submits all NIHB claims directly to Indigenous Services Canada on your behalf. If a claim is ever denied, the team assists with the review and appeal process. The goal is straightforward: you receive the dental care you need, and the administrative burden stays with the clinic, not with you.
The practice is open Monday through Thursday until 7:30 pm, Friday until 6:00 pm, Saturday until 5:00 pm, and Sunday until 4:00 pm. Same-day emergency appointments are available across all days. No referral is needed for new NIHB patients.
Call (780) 540-9300 or book online. Let us know you are an NIHB patient when booking.
Bring your Status Card or NIHB registration information to your first appointment at 1265 Aster Blvd.
Our team verifies your NIHB coverage and confirms which services are included before treatment begins.
We provide treatment and submit all claims directly to Indigenous Services Canada on your behalf.