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How Candy Affects Children’s Teeth: Preventing Cavities From the Very First Dental Visit

How Candy Affects Children’s Teeth: Preventing Cavities From the Very First Dental Visit

Candy is often part of childhood—birthday parties, holidays, school events, and special rewards. While treats are enjoyable, frequent candy consumption can quickly increase a child’s risk for cavities if preventive habits aren’t established early. At Lake Chaparral Dental Care, Dr....

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Understanding Alberta’s Dental Fee Guide: What Calgary Patients Should Know

Understanding Alberta’s Dental Fee Guide: What Calgary Patients Should Know

At Lake Chaparral Dental Care in Calgary, Alberta, Dr. Palka Sawhney Sharma and her team believe in transparency, education, and trust when it comes to your oral health care. For many Albertans, the cost of dental treatment has long been...

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Bright Smiles Ahead: 4 Ways Dentists Help Ensure Your Teeth Whitening Treatment Stays on Track

Bright Smiles Ahead: 4 Ways Dentists Help Ensure Your Teeth Whitening Treatment Stays on Track

Looking to brighten your smile? Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments available today, and for good reason. It's fast, effective, and can make a big difference in your appearance. Dr. Palka Sawhney Sharma at Lake...

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Top 5 Dental Habits Young Children Should Develop for Lifelong Oral Health

Top 5 Dental Habits Young Children Should Develop for Lifelong Oral Health

At Lake Chaparral Dental Care in Calgary, Alberta, Dr. Palka Sawhney Sharma and her team are dedicated to ensuring that children establish strong oral hygiene practices early on. Parents can set the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles by...

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Questions You May Not Think To Ask Your Invisalign Dentist As You Begin Treatment

Questions You May Not Think To Ask Your Invisalign Dentist As You Begin Treatment

When considering Invisalign, most patients ask standard questions about treatment length and cost. However, there are other insightful questions you may not think to ask but should. At Lake Chaparral Dental Care, Dr. Palka helps patients in Calgary, Alberta —including...

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Top 6 Reasons Patients Choose Smile Makeovers as a New Year’s Resolution

Top 6 Reasons Patients Choose Smile Makeovers as a New Year’s Resolution

The start of a new year is the perfect time for fresh beginnings, and for many, that includes achieving a more confident and radiant smile. At Lake Chaparral Dental Care, Dr. Palka helps patients enhance their appearance and boost self-esteem...

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Dr. Palka Sawhney Sharma graduated with honors from Edmonton’s University of Alberta Neuroscience program. She received dental training at the same university and completed a two-year residency at the Albert Einstein Medical Centre in Philadelphia, PA, where she was chief resident for a year. There, she was also trained in implantology, oral surgery, cosmetic services, and general dentistry. Dr. Palka has applied these skills to help patients in Toronto, Hamilton, and Calgary for over a decade.

Dr. Jay completed her bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences at the University of Toronto and graduated from Griffith University in Gold Coast, Australia, with a Master of Dentistry degree. She got great satisfaction from serving the underprivileged at the Kingaroy Hospital in a rural community in Australia. She is fluent in English and Sinhala.

Both doctors are passionate about ensuring their patients’ dental experiences are as calm and comfortable as possible. They find it extremely rewarding to gain their patients’ trust while providing high-quality dentistry.

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