Acora Dental

Acora Dental, a family dental clinic in northwest Calgary

Acora Dental is a general and family dentistry clinic located in northwest Calgary, Alberta. It treats patients of all ages and presents itself as a comprehensive solution for the family's dental needs, with services ranging from prevention and hygiene to restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry.

The clinic states that it accepts new patients without the need for a referral and that it follows the current dental fee guide. Its team consists of Dr. Salimah Dhanji and Dr. Mohamed Awdalla.

General and family dentistry services

Acora Dental's service catalogue includes general dentistry for adults and children, hygiene and preventive care, restorative dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery, and cosmetic dentistry. Among the specific treatments the clinic details are:

• Cleaning, scaling, polishing, and fluoridation
• Fillings and tooth-coloured fillings
• Dental crowns and bridges
• Dentures
• Porcelain veneers
• Teeth whitening
• Root canal therapy
• Tooth extractions and wisdom teeth extraction
• Oral cancer screening
• Treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ/TMD)

Orthodontics and children's dentistry

The clinic offers orthodontics, with options such as Invisalign, braces, and Myobrace®. It also provides children's dentistry and an emergency dental service for cases such as broken or chipped teeth and toothaches.

Emergency care and extended hours

Acora Dental handles dental emergencies and offers appointments during extended hours, with availability early in the morning, in the evening, and on Saturdays. The published hours are as follows:

• Monday: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Tuesday: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Wednesday: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Thursday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (Administration only)
• Friday: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Saturday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (2 Saturdays per month)

Insurance billing and financing

The clinic bills the patient's insurance company directly and accepts payment from it. Its stated goal is for patients to make the most of their benefits. It also offers in-house financing and encourages patients to consult with its dental administrator to resolve any questions about this.

Facilities and accessibility

Acora Dental's building is on the corner of 14th Street and 20th Avenue NW, a few blocks from SAIT and North Hill Mall. The clinic has free covered parking, accessible heading south on 14 Street. Among the advantages it highlights is a complimentary 3D dental scan so that patients can better understand their oral health and take part in their own care.

Service area in northwest Calgary

Acora Dental serves the northwest Calgary neighbourhoods of Capitol Hill, Banff Trail, University of Calgary, Briar Hill, Hounsfield Heights, West Hillhurst, Collingwood, Charleswood, Triwood, Rosedale, Mount Pleasant, Cambrian Heights, Confederation Park, Varsity Heights, SAIT, and North Hill Mall, as well as nearby areas.

Professional team

Dr. Salimah Dhanji, from Vancouver, British Columbia, graduated with honours in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Biochemistry from the University of Waterloo and earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine at the Goldman School of Dental Medicine at Boston University. During her studies, she took part in an externship program at a community health centre, where she treated underprivileged patients. The team is completed by Dr. Mohamed Awdalla.

The clinic provides services in English, Tagalog, and Farsi.

Location and contact

Suite 208, 2003 - 14 Street N.W. Calgary, Alberta T2M-3N4 · Phone: (403) 289-7055 · Hours: Monday: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm; Tuesday: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm; Wednesday: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm; Thursday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (Administration only); Friday: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm; Saturday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (2 Saturdays per month)