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12th Avenue Dental Centre - SW Calgary

Patients often talk about putting nervous patients at ease and little or no pain.

★ 4.7 · 207 Google reviews · Read reviews
1227 12 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 3S7

Details checked 13 September 2026. No clinic pays to be listed.

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  • Check-up and cleaning

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What patients say most

  • Nervous patients felt at ease · 10 reviews
  • Little or no pain · 10 reviews
  • Kind, gentle care · 9 reviews
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Check-up and cleaning

Questions to ask
  • Are you taking new patients, and when is the first opening for a new-patient exam and cleaning?
  • What will the exam, X-rays and cleaning cost, and what will my insurance or the dental care plan cover?

Cost and paying

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Who you’ll see

The team listed on their website.

Dr. Daryl Rakochey
Dentist · BSc, DDS
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Dr. Rakochey was born and raised in Edmonton, where he went to Austin O’Brien high school. He went on to study at the University of Alberta where he received a BSc in 1984 and a degree in Dentistry in 1988. After graduation he moved to Calgary and practiced at Sunshine Dental in Sunridge Mall until 1992, when he purchased 12th Avenue Dental. Dr. Rakochey believes strongly in continuing education, and he builds on his dental experience with courses on new innovations, equipment, and procedures necessary to provide the best care possible. He also maintains a strong focus on geriatric dentistry to meet the needs of senior patients. He lives in SW Calgary with his wife. Together they have three sons and three stepdaughters, and four (and counting) grandchildren. His wife Michelle adopts and raises animals and he says it’s always interesting to come home to discover their family has…

Dr. Darryl
Hygienist
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"Always a positive experience with Dr Darryl. As well, Kisa is a really good hygienist. The entire Team is exceptional. Would and have recommended to many friends and family and everyone has a great experience from start to finish."

Clinical team
ChiDental assistant
MalloryDental hygienist
MarshaDental hygienist

What patients say

4.7
207 Google reviews
This past year14
Latest reviewAugust 2026
How the visit felt
10reviews
Nervous patients felt at ease
10reviews
Little or no pain
9reviews
Kind, gentle care
8reviews
Explains things clearly
Getting an appointment
3reviews
Appointments run on time
Kids, staff and the dental care plan
3reviews
Good visits for kids

1 this past year

18reviews
Friendly, helpful staff
Treatments patients mention
3reviews
Emergency visits

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Equipment, comfort & access

Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Need another dentist?

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(403) 229-2330
EveningsUntil 6:30 p.m. on Wed
SaturdayClosed
Dental care planNot mentioned
Dentists2
GroupIndependent

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Hours

Monday8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tuesday8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Thursday8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday8 a.m.–1 p.m.
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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Getting there

Address
1227 12 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 3S7
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About this page
Google profileManaged by the clinic
Website12thavenuedental.com
Reviews read167
Established1992
Last checked13 September 2026
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