Priya Raman, hygienist, after a morning check-upDemonstration photograph
Larch & Lane is a neighbourhood dental clinic in Calgary for families and busy people. New patients are welcome.
Tell us what brings you in, at the top of the page, and this changes to fit.
Who you will see
Jordan Lee
Books you in and sorts out the insurance
Dr. Hana Okafor
Your exam and your plan
Priya Raman
Your cleaning, if you book one
Hello and history
Fifteen minutes to talk about what you want, what worries you and what has been done before.
A thorough look
An exam, with photos and x-rays as needed, and a cleaning with the hygienist if you book them together.
A plan you understand
Options, timelines and costs explained in plain language. Nothing starts until you say so.
Direct billing to most insurance plans. Fees follow the Alberta Dental Fee Guide. The plan and its costs are written down before anything starts.
General dentistry for the whole family. When something goes wrong we keep same-day space for it, and the fees follow the Alberta Dental Fee Guide.
Exams, cleanings and fillings, on a schedule that suits you.
General and preventive care
Exams, digital x-rays, oral cancer screening, sealants and night guards.
Hygiene and cleanings
Gentle scaling and polishing, gum-health checks and home-care coaching.
Fillings
Tooth-coloured composite, matched to the tooth, usually one visit.
Same-day emergency appointments, and crowns for teeth that need more.
Emergency appointments
Same-day care for toothache, broken teeth, lost fillings or crowns.
Crowns
Natural-looking crowns for cracked, worn or root-canal-treated teeth, usually two visits.
A conversation about whitening, bonding, veneers or aligners, before anything else.
Cosmetic consultations
Whitening, bonding, veneer planning and clear-aligner referrals, starting with a conversation, not a sales pitch.
Two dentists, a hygienist and the person who answers the phone, who also sorts out your insurance. The team is a demonstration: these are fictional people.
General dentist and founder
Started the clinic to practise slow, careful dentistry; likes explaining things with a mirror and a pencil sketch.
General dentist
Restorative work and crowns; patients mention his steady pace and dry humour.
Registered dental hygienist
Gentle cleanings, honest gum-health talks and strong opinions about floss.
Treatment coordinator
Insurance, scheduling and the person who answers the phone.
From the door opening at half past seven to the quiet at noon, in six photographs. Scroll through it.
- 7:30 am. The door opens. Jordan props it open for the first air of the day. Parking is right outside, and the way in is step-free.
- 7:45 am. Coffee in the corridor. The same four people you will see at every visit, before the first patient arrives.
- 8:00 am. A room with a window. Every treatment room looks out onto the aspens, with a chair beside it for whoever came with you.
- 10:30 am. A plan on paper. Options sketched and priced at the table, with time to ask questions. Nothing starts until you say so.
- 11:40 am. Seen the same morning. A chipped tooth at breakfast, a call at eight, and an x-ray and a simple fix before lunch.
- 12:15 pm. Quiet at noon. Heather chairs, lilacs on the desk and sun across the floor. Nobody here is in a hurry.
I had put off the dentist for six years. Nobody made me feel bad about it; they just made a plan.”
“My daughter asks when she can go back. That has never happened.”
R.T., sample testimonial, demonstration content “Cracked a molar on a Saturday morning and was seen by noon.”
D.K., sample testimonial, demonstration content
Good to know
Direct billing. To most insurance plans; we handle the paperwork. Fee guide. Fees follow the Alberta Dental Fee Guide. Written plans. Options and costs on paper before anything starts. Same-day emergencies. Plus evening and Saturday hours. Calm options. Quiet rooms, longer appointments, breaks and nitrous oxide. Easy to reach. Step-free entrance and free parking at the door.
Anything else, ask Jordan: (403) 555-0142
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes. Book online or call; first visits are usually available within a week.
Do you bill insurance directly?
Yes, for most plans. Bring your card or policy details; we handle the paperwork.
What if I have an emergency?
Call first thing; we keep same-day space for pain, breaks and lost fillings.
I am nervous about the dentist.
Tell us. Longer appointments, breaks, headphones and nitrous oxide are all options.
Do you see children?
Yes, from the first teeth. Short, friendly first visits.
Where do I park?
Free parking at the door; the entrance is step-free.
Three short steps. Jordan replies within one working day to confirm, and first visits are usually available within a week.
Open six days
| Monday to Thursday | 7:30 am to 6 pm |
|---|---|
| Friday | 8 am to 4 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am to 2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Address
- 100 Larch Lane SW, Calgary, AB (a fictional address)
- Parking
- Free, at the door
- Getting in
- A level, step-free entrance
- Phone
- (403) 555-0142