Herring Cove Community Dentistry

Herring Cove Community Dentistry: Family Dentistry in Halifax

Herring Cove Community Dentistry is a dental clinic located in Spryfield, on Herring Cove Road, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It presents itself as the neighbourhood dentist that welcomes new patients and focuses on family and general dental care. The clinic is part of the 123Dentist Community network.

The team consists of general dentists: Dr. Nadine Livingstone, Dr. Ashley MacDonald, Dr. Brett Wells Keough, and Dr. Aleesha Afridi. Livingstone has been practising in Spryfield since June 2007, after graduating that same year from Dalhousie Dental School and previously completing a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at St. FX in 2003. MacDonald graduated from Dalhousie Dental School in 2009, after completing a BSc (hons) and an MSc in Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Western Ontario and Dalhousie University, respectively, and has a special interest in digital dentistry. Wells Keough, a native of Irishtown, Newfoundland, graduated in Chemistry from Memorial University in St. John's in 2019 and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Dalhousie University, where he later completed a one-year general practice residency; his areas of interest include oral surgery, prosthodontics, digital dentistry, nitrous oxide, oral and intravenous sedation, and emergency dental care. Afridi completed her Bachelor of Science at the University of Alberta in 2020 and her Doctor of Dental Surgery at Dalhousie University in 2025.

General and Preventive Dentistry Services

The clinic covers routine oral health needs: oral exams, dental hygiene, endodontics (root canal treatment), tooth extractions, and fillings. It also offers dentures and dental appliances or braces, with specific instructions for Flex Splits models.

Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry

In the aesthetic and restorative field, the centre provides dental crowns, teeth whitening, veneers, dental implants, All-on-4 implants, bridges, inlays and onlays, and dentures. Same-day crowns allow damaged teeth to be restored in a single visit, according to the clinic.

Orthodontics and Sedation

For correcting dental alignment, the clinic offers orthodontics with SureSmile® and Invisalign® clear aligners, which are presented as removable and discreet options. It also offers dental sedation for patients who need it.

Digital Technology and Patient Comfort

The practice incorporates 3D printing technology, which it uses to improve diagnostics, treatments, and customized solutions. The team is committed to continuing education to apply the latest techniques and treatments. The clinic highlights patient comfort as a priority and offers direct insurance billing for all its patients. It has ample free parking directly outside the centre. It is located near Sobeys and Shoppers Drug Mart, at the intersection of Herring Cove Road and Williams Lake Road.

Patients and Coverage

The clinic accepts new patients and provides information about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), both for applying for or renewing coverage and for booking an appointment if coverage is already in place. It also offers financing options for patients.

Location and Contact

303 Herring Cove Rd Halifax, NS B3P 1M3 · Phone: (902) 477-9457