Dentist
-Dr. Asil Abdul-Qader
Dr. Asil Abdul obtained her first dental degree, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, from the University of Baghdad, Iraq in 2000, subsequently working at the Baghdad Teaching Hospital - a multidisciplinary hospital where she was exposed to a vast variety of dental procedures. After moving to Canada, Dr. Abdul graduated in 2008 with Honors from John Abbott College in Quebec, obtaining her Diplôme d’Etudes Collégiales in Dental Hygiene. Dr. Abdul then pursued her dental education further and joined the International Dentist Degree program at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg and, in 2013, graduated with Honors as well from the University of Manitoba receiving her Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree. Dr. Abdul strives for excellence and, during the course of her education, received several scholarships and awards for her academic and professional excellence including the Mary Jane Ego Scholarship for Excellence in Oral Surgery, the American Academy of Operative Dentistry Award for providing the most outstanding restorative care to her patients, and being named to the Deans Honors List for achieving high academic standing. In February of 2014, Dr.Abdul has successfully completed the Curriculum for the Intravenous Conscious Sedation Program conducted by The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.
Dr. Abdul also takes tremendous pride in being able to provide comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages owing to her wide range of experiences in Pediatric Dentistry, Endodontics , Oral surgery , Prosthodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry.
In May of 2014, Dr Abdul purchased Dr Greg Yates dental practice and they have been working together since. Dr Abdul wanted to recruit a unique dental team who is passionate, caring, people oriented, and dedicated to deliver the best quality service. Then Foothills Dental Group team was established and the vision became a reality with the hard work of Foothills Dental Group team.
Dr. Abdul also speaks three languages - English, Arabic and French - which is a great asset in establishing good communication with her patients and overcoming language barriers. She believes that dentistry is first and foremost about caring for her patients and striving to deliver excellent dental care and service in a relaxing, friendly environment.
As an active member of Alberta Dental Association and College and the Canadian Dental Association, Dr. Abdul keeps up-to-date on the latest techniques by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars to continually refine her skills and standards of patient care. When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Abdul loves spending time with her husband and three children. She is also a sketch artist and enjoys travelling and photography.
Dentist
-Dr. Greg Yates
Dr. Yates graduated from the University of Alberta Dental Faculty in 1977. After graduation Dr. Yates worked with the North Calgary Dental Associates Group.
Dentist
-Dr. Ahmad Alsalahi
Dr. Ahmad Alsalahi is a dedicated dentist committed to providing comprehensive oral care to his patients. Graduating in 2012 from the International University For Science and Technology in Syria. Hailing from a family of dental professionals, Dr. Alsalahi has inherited a passion for dentistry and a commitment to providing comprehensive oral care to his patients. Dr. Alsalahi undertook the challenging path of obtaining his Canadian dental license, a journey that demanded unwavering perseverance and dedication. His successful transition into the Canadian dental landscape stands as a testament to his determination and resilience in achieving his professional goals.
Driven by his passion for providing top-notch dental care, Dr. Alsalahi constantly seeks to stay abreast of the latest advancements in dentistry. His commitment to learning and incorporating cutting-edge techniques and technologies into his practice ensures that his patients receive the best possible care and treatments available.
With his strong background in dentistry and his dedication to patient well-being, Dr. Alsalahi offers a personalized approach to dental care, emphasizing preventive practices and promoting overall oral health. His empathetic nature and focus on patient comfort make every visit to our practice a reassuring and positive experience.
Beyond his professional commitments, Dr. Alsalahi enjoys exploring new places and cultures through travel, enriching his understanding of diverse lifestyles and perspectives. He believes that these experiences have enhanced his ability to communicate and connect with patients from various backgrounds.
Dental Hygienist
- Noren
Noren was born and raised in Calgary where she obtained her BSc in Biological Sciences prior to moving to Toronto to complete the dental hygiene program.
Noren is dedicated to providing excellent client centered care. She enjoys meeting new people every day and educating people about their oral health in order for them to achieve and maintain optimal oral health.
She really enjoys working with the team at Foothills Dental Group since everyone's goal is to provide the highest standard of care to each patient. Outside the office, Noren loves soccer, reading and travelling.
Dental Hygienist
- Rahina
Rahina was born in Afghanistan, raised in Uzbekistan, and moved to Calgary when she was 13 years old. She received her Dental Hygiene Diploma from Oxford College in Ontario.
Rahina loves coming to Foothills Dental Group every day because of her co-workers. They are an amazing, caring, wonderful group of people who she thinks of as her second family. She is passionate about working as a part of our team to provide the best dental care possible.
In her spare time she enjoys travelling, listening to music, and spending time with her family.
Dental Hygienist
- Zain
Dental Assistant
- Jacky
Dental Assistant
- Noor
Administrator
- Maribelle
Office Manager