Duggan Family Dental
4011 - 106 St NW T6J 2S3 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Happy Valentine’s Day!

These extremely cold temps are with us until the end of the week. Stay warm and well dressed, Duggan Family!

Anyone else feeling this??!

We love teeth, oral health, and our patients at Duggan Family! Welcome to the love month! We’d love to see you in February!

Keep ‘em clean, Duggan Family!

So excited to see each season change! Hoping our Duggan Family finds a lot of joy in this winter season!

You’re probably realizing you’re due for your check up and cleaning right about now! Call the clinic to schedule your appointment!

Happy Halloween! Keep those fangs nice and white with regular brush and floss!

2 minutes, twice every day!

Happy Father's Day to all the dad's out there!

Did you know that gum disease can increase your risk heart disease? Studies show that people with gum disease are 2-3 times more likely to experience a heart attack or stroke than those with healthy gums. One reason for this is the chronic inflammatory burden on the body that results when it is constantly battling the bugs in the mouth and trying to heal. Treating and stabilizing gum disease can lower this risk. Just one more reason to regularly visit your dental hygienist!

How many teeth do you have?

You may be wondering, is it safe to go to the dentist? We are taking every measure to make sure the dental office remains a safe place for your treatment needs. We are pre-screening patients prior to their appointment, and we are asking patients who are unwell to delay treatment. We will also take your temperature when you arrive at the dental office. Infection control has always been an important part of dentistry, and now our staff are wearing enhanced PPE, including hair c...overings, gowns, and face shields. All dental staff are screened daily for symptoms and we take our temperature twice a day during work. We have also made adjustments to our schedule to help maintain social distancing. If you have any questions or concerns, we are here for you! Please give our office a call or send us a message on Facebook. We look forward to catching up with all of our wonderful patients!

Slurpee season is here!

Did you know... Local anesthetic or freezing that dentists use was first discovered through cocaine? In 1884, Karl Koller experimented on himself by applying a cocaine solution to his own eye and then pricking it with pins. It didn’t hurt! This led to the development of novocaine in 1905, which could numb tissues without addictive and euphoric effects of cocaine. Novocaine is often used to describe dental freezing, however today we use alternatives like lidocaine that are hypoallergenic.

We made it to June! We will hopefully see Phase 2 of our Alberta’s relaunch this month allowing more people to go back to work and fewer restrictions. Which means (maybe) more fun in the sun! I’m sure people are tired of hearing ‘wash your hands’ but please, keep washing your hands and stay safe!

Happy Sunday!!!!

Further to our May 5th update we are now available for all Dental Care Procedures. Please note that we will be requiring 2 pre-screenings prior to your visit. For now we will be doing the first screening via phone and the second screening at your appointment. Further updates will be provided as guidelines change.... Please take a look at our short video for more information about what to expect when you arrive at the office. Thank you all for being great patients! Duggan Family Dental Team

We love coming to work and seeing beautiful flowers...especially ones we can eat!!! Thanks, Lisa!!

Happy May long weekend, everybody! We will be closed from Friday, May 15th to Monday, May 18th. We look forward to resuming work on Tuesday, May 19th with our wonderful dental team. Can't wait to see everyone!

We’re almost reeeeaaady!!!! Update coming soon!! Can’t wait to see everyone!

Thank you DK Ford Leduc and Koch Ford Lincoln so much for donating face shields for our staff! We are so lucky to live and work in such a great place. Thank you for looking out for our community!

May 4th Covid-19 UPDATE Hope everyone is well! At this time we are available for both Emergent and Urgent Dental Care. As Alberta Health Services and Alberta Dental Association update us with the current best practices and outcomes of Phase 1, we will be able to continue opening our practice to full capacity for all your Oral Care Needs including Re-care/Oral Hygiene Maintenance, which we realize has been put aside and badly in need. We will keep you informed and please be pa...tient as we work through the backlog. In anticipation of approaching our return, we have been planning return strategies, securing PPE and making office modifications for the safety of our patients and staff here at Duggan Family Dental. We know you may have questions, we are here for you and we will be available via phone or email. So excited to see all of you. Duggan Family Dental Team

Wow, it’s been 5 weeks already. We sure are missing your smiling faces and conversations. Please note we are available should you have EMERGENT dental needs, as dentistry and dental professionals are a part of the critical care workforce. COVID-19 is in the news everywhere, and we are closely monitoring the situation. Our team has been taking great care both personally and through professional development, as we hope you are. We continue to practice some of the strictest inf...ection protocols in North America and will follow any recommendations put forth by Alberta Dental Association and Alberta Health Services.. We will continue to check in with you once we have more direction as to when we can fully open for all your oral health care needs, as now, more than ever, whole health is vital and that begins with the oral-systemic link. We are excited to let you know how Duggan Family Dental will be evolving to best meet the expectations of our patients and profession. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU AND WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have any questions please feel free to email us @[email protected] or call us @780-436-9730 and we will return your call.

I mean, it’s not a bad idea....

In an abundance of caution and with the advice of the ADA+C and CRDHA, we are suspending all nonessential and non-urgent dental care until further notice. If you have a dental emergency, please call Dr. Assaly at 780-887-5008. If you have an appointment in the coming week, we will be in touch to reschedule. The health and welfare of our patients and our staff are the utmost priority, and we look forward to getting back to serving you all soon.

Check out this AMAZING cake our team member Lisa made for us today! Gorgeous and delicious! Thanks, Lisa!!!

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Sonia Thibault to our office! Dr. Thibault was born in the province of Quebec. After graduating from high school, she moved from her small town to attend Champlain Regional College in order to follow her dream of studying the English language. After completing her studies, she went on to attend Dentistry at Laval University in beautiful Québec city and graduated with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 1998. Dr. Thibault has wanted to be a de...ntist since she was 12 years old. To this day, she feels very grateful and privileged to do what she's truly passionate about. Not only helping patients with their oral health, she alleviates their anxiety and helps them feel better about themselves. Dr. Thibault first came to Alberta in December 2003 with her 6 month old daughter, Salima. She practiced in Lloydminster for 8 years, then family obligations took her to Fort McMurray for 7 years. She's happy to now call Edmonton her home! After an exciting and rewarding day at the clinic, she enjoys sporting activities, participating in local events, as well as spending quality time with her family! She attends dental continuing education locally and abroad. Dr. Thibault also has a passion for languages. She speaks fluent English, French, Spanish, and Creole, and is currently working on learning Portuguese. Dr Thibault loves to share her knowledge and experience of the dental field with all of her patients here at Duggan Family Dental, and looks forward to providing you with her excellent care!

Have a great weekend!!!