Some 27-years ago, Dr. Helen Robinson established her dental practice in Okotoks with an uncompromising commitment to patient health, focusing on the principals of honesty, respect and compassion; to treat each patient as an individual while providing modern and high-quality dental care. My Family Dental was born!
“My boutique dental office was never focused on being the biggest or busiest dental office in Okotoks. Rather we strived to build true relationships with our patients. Caring and Quality service over Quantity was always our goal! We are as highly respectful of our patients’ time as are of our own!” Dr Helen mused. Running on time is of utmost priority at My Family Dental.
Today we are more thankful than ever to our community for their unwavering support in recognizing the quality of our service and for voting us “GOLD” winner in the ‘Best of Foothills’ awards for 6 consecutive years.
In today’s My Family Dental, Dr. Helen, Dr. Jeff Barr and Dr. Lisa Mallett, combine their talents and specialties to provide a variety of high-tech, progressive dental services. Collectively their goal, as ever, is the quality of care they provide to each person in a warm, comfortable environment. My Family Dental provides a full range of dental services inclusive of implants, cosmetic procedures, and sedation dentistry.
We also place a special emphasis on children’s dental care, having received accreditation from “Child and Youth Friendly Calgary”. From a play-area equipped with a TV and PS3/Xbox video games to the ceiling-mounted TVs in each operatory. The friendly staff work hard to earn the trust of their littlest patients and make sure their experiences are “FUN” and enjoyable. Dr Jeff Barr is a hit with our wee patients, he relates to them easily with his easy-going and caring nature…. BUT…. this does not really surprize us as he does get a lot of practice at home, in Okotoks, with his young daughter!
Another aspect of dentistry that Dr. Helen introduced to her office is sedation therapy. She explains- “I have met patients who have not seen a dentist in over thirty years due to fear.” She further adds “I have seen too many people fall through the cracks due to dental anxiety. The fact that we can now resolve major dental concerns that have been neglected for decades is phenomenal.”
Dr. Robinson’s colleague and fellow classmate, Dr. Lisa Mallett joined her practice 10 years ago to accommodate the many patients with dental phobias. Dr. Lisa has furthered her professional qualifications by pursuing graduate studies in sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry (commonly known as ‘sleep dentistry’) provides excellent options for patients who have a high level of fear, have difficulty getting numb, or who have had traumatic dental experiences. It is also beneficial for those with a bad gag reflex, sensitive teeth, or complex dental problems.
Dr. Lisa can administer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for people with mild anxiety or provide oral prescription medications that numb pain and the patient’s memory of the procedure. For her most anxious patients, Dr. Lisa can administer “IV sedation” to provide for total patient relaxation.
Sharing many a laugh with patients both young and old is an important element of My Family’ Dental’s historical commitment to creating and nurturing a compassionate and relaxed environment.
The parents and patients alike, really enjoy the complimentary coffee or hot chocolate in the waiting area.
Providing a fun and welcoming environment continues to be MFD’s top priority and reflects Dr. Helen’s mantra…” I am committed to my profession and my patients’ welfare and I remain passionate about dentistry to this day.”
We look forward to building new relationships while maintaining the highest levels of professional services to our loyal patients of many years standing.
