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Steps You Can Take to Make Sure You Are Choosing the Best Dentist for You and You’re Family

Steps You Can Take to Make Sure You Are Choosing the Best Dentist for You and You’re Family

Having a healthy and beautiful smile can directly reflect your health and happiness, so finding a dentist "near me" you can trust in the Calgary, Alberta, area is likely very important to you. While we hope you choose our team...

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Six Instances You Should Seek Emergency Dental Care

Six Instances You Should Seek Emergency Dental Care

Your day is going along just fine when you suddenly find yourself in a dental emergency. Dental emergencies can range from having a tooth broken or knocked out to having a severe toothache caused by infection or abscess. Whatever the...

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Common Myths Surrounding Root Canal Therapy

Common Myths Surrounding Root Canal Therapy

You have never had a root canal but were just informed that you have a tooth which needs one to save it from extraction. The anxiety you feel suddenly has your stomach in knots due to all the terrible things...

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Enjoy The Natural Feel of a Dental Implant and Other Benefits

Enjoy The Natural Feel of a Dental Implant and Other Benefits

Losing a tooth can be very stressful, especially when it is in your smile zone and visible to others. It is the natural tendency of people to be embarrassed about cosmetic imperfections, including our smiles. But beyond appearances, a missing...

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Common Symptoms Which Can Be Spotted During a Dental Examination

Common Symptoms Which Can Be Spotted During a Dental Examination

Regularly seeing your dentist for routine examinations and dental cleanings goes a long way toward ensuring good oral health. When you visit Dr. Palka at Lake Chaparral Dental Care in Calgary, Alberta, you will benefit from much more than just...

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The Dangerous Side Effects of Untreated Bruxism

The Dangerous Side Effects of Untreated Bruxism

Bruxism is the term used to describe chronic jaw clenching, teeth grinding, or teeth gnashing. These can occur either while you are awake or asleep and should be treated promptly due to the damage these actions can do to your...

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Dr. Palka Sawhney Sharma, a graduate from the University of Alberta Neuroscience program, received Dental training at University of Alberta in Edmonton and went on to complete a two-year residency at Albert Einstein Medical Centre in Philadelphia, PA (United States). While at Albert Einstein Medical Centre she served as chief resident for a year. In this prestigious program, she took additional training in implantology, oral surgery, cosmetic services, and general dentistry.

Dr. Jay's passion for dentistry began in middle school when she selected the topic "teeth whitening agents" for a science fair competition. She considered dentists as artists who could improve smiles, increase confidence, and create beneficial changes in people's lives from an early age.

Dr. Jay pursued her passion of becoming a dentist in Gold Coast, Australia, where she earned a Master of Dentistry degree from Griffith University. Her enthusiasm for dentistry and sympathetic attitude drives her to make your dental visit as peaceful and comfortable as possible.

She enjoys educating patients about the significance of oral health and is dedicated to expanding her knowledge of the most recent dental innovations to provide outstanding care to her patients. Dr. Jay finds it tremendously satisfying to alleviate dental anxiety while ensuring your trust is always in excellent hands.

Patient Success Stories

"The staff were super friendly and welcoming my first time there. Janelle and Dr Palka did a thorough job and I will definitely be returning. My almost 3 year old also came for a happy visit and she loved it, they did so well making her comfortable and happy!" More Stories