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Meet The Team

Meet the dental team serving Calgary, AB with dedication

Dr. Palka Sawhney Sharma and her team welcome you to this section of the website, to get more familiar with the people who will be caring for your smile from the moment you walk through our doors. Please also consider visiting the Lake Chaparral Dental Care office at 202 – 10 Chaparral Drive SE in Calgary, AB to meet us in person!

Dr. Palka Sawhney Sharma

Dr. Palka Sawhney Sharma
Doctors Choice Awards

Dr. Palka Sawhney Sharma graduated from the University of Alberta Neuroscience program with honors. She 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) where 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.

For more than a decade, she has applied these skills to help patients in Toronto, Hamilton, and Calgary enjoy the benefits of oral wellness. She takes great pride in caring for friends and neighbors in Calgary area and surrounding communities.

You may have seen Dr. Palka Sawhney Sharma on Global TV Morning News, where she is featured on their dental health segment a few times a year. She is married and has three children who are her biggest joys.

Meet your dentist - Dr. Palka Sawhney Sharma

Meet your dentist - Dr. Palka Sawhney Sharma
Dr. Palka Sharma is a general dentist in Calgary, AB. If you are looking for a dentist near Calgary, AB, Dr. Palka Sharma from Lake Chaparral Dental Care is a great choice. Watch this video to learn more about Dr. Sharma's qualifications and her journey as a dentist.

My name is Dr. Palka Sawhney Sharma. I am a general dentist in Calgary, and my journey into dentistry began about 15 years ago. I got interested in dentistry because I have always had a passion for helping people.

I have also had a creative vision, and I thought that dentistry is the perfect blend of that. To be able to help people with their oral health, with their teeth, and also to help create some beautiful smile in the process.

I started my journey at the University of Alberta, where I obtained an honours neuroscience undergraduate degree. After completing that degree, I was accepted into the University of Alberta’s dentistry program.

When I graduated, I still had this desire to learn more, especially about surgery and dental implants in particular. I applied to a program at the Philadelphia Albert Einstein Medical Center.

I went there for a year initially to do a general practice residency program. While here I was introduced to very simple to very complicated general dentistry, as well as surgical cases.

For my second year, I was acting as the chief resident and was introduced to more complicated cases, especially implant cases. I also helped to guide seven residents who were junior to me at that time.

After that, I moved to Toronto, and I practiced there for about five years. Then we moved to Calgary, and I have been practicing in Calgary for the last five years.

I came on to Lake Chaparral Dental Care two and half years ago, and it has been fantastic patients have been wonderful and, the staff has been great.


Dr. Jay

Dr. Jay

Dr. Jay is truly humbled at the opportunity to be a part of your oral health journey by doing what she loves! Her passion for dentistry started when she was in middle school, where she chose the topic “teeth whitening agents” for a science fair competition. From a young age, she saw dentists as artists who can transform smiles, boost confidence, and make positive changes in lives. With Dr. Jay’s passion for dentistry and her compassionate nature, she is driven to ensure your dental experience is as calming and comfortable as it can be. She finds it extremely rewarding to lessen dental anxiety and gain the trust of her patients.

Dr. Jay grew up in Mississauga, Ontario and pursued a bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences at the University of Toronto, while leading the high-performance varsity badminton team as captain. She then followed her dream of becoming a dentist in Gold Coast, Australia, where she graduated from Griffith University with a Master of Dentistry degree. Dr. Jay took great pleasure in serving the underprivileged at the Kingaroy Hospital located in a rural community in Australia.

Dr. Jay is fluent in English and Sinhala. She loves to educate patients on the importance of oral health and is committed to enhancing her knowledge and skills in the latest dental advancements to offer her patients exceptional care.

During her free time, she loves playing sports, painting, travelling, and making memories with family and friends.

Meet the Calgary, AB team behind the dental masks

Denise Kernohan, RDA

Denise Kernohan RDA IIDenise was born and raised in Calgary. With a taste for the small-town life, she graduated in 2008 at Columbia College with the orthodontic module. She feels it’s imperative to stay up to date with continuing education. She always takes pride in her work and strives to be compassionate and gentle, while also knowledgeable ensuring patients understand their treatment options. Denise is happily married with three young children who love to travel together. She also enjoys family functions as well as down time with a good Netflix series.

Ashley Corsiatto, Hygienist

Ashley Corsiatto, HygienistAshley has been practicing dental hygiene since 2012. She graduated with first class honors and was awarded the Canadian Dental Hygiene Association Achievement Award in 2013. This award is only given out once per graduating class out of all the hygiene graduates in Canada. Previous to becoming a dental hygienist she was a Registered Dental Assistant for 7 years.

She lives in Douglasdale with her husband and 2 dogs, and is very active in several different animal rescue groups in the city. Ashley welcomes the opportunity to help you take care of your smile!

Amanda, Dental Hygienist

Amanda, Dental HygienistMy name is Amanda and I have been working as a Dental hygienist since September 2006. I grew up in Northern Ontario and moved to Alberta to pursue my dental hygiene career in August 2006. I live in the Foothills area with my husband, 2 kids and 2 dogs. We live on a small acreage were we love spending time outside enjoying the space we have. I like to play hockey and travel when I can. I started in Lake Chaparral Dental November 2019 after coming back from taking a year off for maternity leave with my daughter. I hope to meet you and give you the best dental experience I can and help you maintain good oral health.

Lisa Easton, Reception

Lisa joined the Admin team at Lake Chaparral Dental Care in 2015, bringing 20 years of business experience with her.

When the office closes, Lisa looks forward to time outdoors with her husband and two children. They like to ski, hike, bike and take camping excursions across Canada and the US.

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