Chinook Dental Group
Patients often talk about putting nervous patients at ease and clear explanations.
Details checked 13 September 2026. No clinic pays to be listed.
Chinook Dental Group is an endodontist, a root canal specialist
Their focus is root canals and saving damaged teeth. They also list sedation or care for anxious patients, implants and extractions and wisdom teeth on their website.
Some specialists only see patients referred by a dentist, so ask when you call.
Can help with
- Root canalSpecialty
- Nervous about the dentist
- Implants
- Wisdom teeth
Links go to the clinic’s own page about each one.
Good to know before you call
- Closes before 6 p.m. and isn’t open weekends
What patients say most
- Nervous patients felt at ease · 8 reviews
- Explains things clearly · 8 reviews
- Kind, gentle care · 7 reviews
What do you need?
Pick one to see what they offer, what patients say and what to ask.
Root canal
They have a page about root canals on their website.
Root canals: 12 reviews. Little or no pain: 3 reviews.
- Is the root canal done here, or will I be referred to a specialist?
- Does the price include the crown the tooth may need afterwards?
Nervous about the dentist
Their website mentions sedation for nervous patients.
Nervous patients felt at ease: 8 reviews (3 this past year). Little or no pain: 3 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 7 reviews.
- Say you’re nervous when you book, and ask what helps: a longer appointment, breaks, numbing, laughing gas or sedation.
- If sedation is an option, what does it cost, and will I need someone to take me home?
Implants
They have a page about implants on their website.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Is the consultation free, and does the quote include the implant, the abutment and the crown?
- Who places the implant here?
Wisdom teeth
They have a page about extractions and wisdom teeth on their website.
Extractions or wisdom teeth: 7 reviews.
- Can it be done here, or will I be referred to an oral surgeon?
- What does it cost per tooth, and is sedation extra?
Cost and paying
From their website, checked September 2026. Prices change, so confirm before treatment.
| Dental Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| IV Sedation | Starting at $550.00 |
| Oral Sedation | Starting at $227.00 |
| Nitrous Oxide | Starting at $81.00 |
- What’s the total, including the exam and X-rays?
- How much will my insurance or the dental care plan cover?
- Does anything cost more than the provincial fee guide?
From their website. See what people across Canada paid
Who you’ll see
The team listed on their website.
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Prosthodontist Read Bio Originally from Edmonton, Dr. Morgan Gwin obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering before completing the DDS program at the University of Alberta in 2015. She spent three years in private practice in the Edmonton area before returning to graduate school at the University of Washington to specialize in Prosthodontics. The field of Prosthodontics deals with the replacement of missing teeth and oral tissues with the goal of restoring oral form and function so that patients can comfortably and confidently speak, chew, laugh and smile. Prosthodontists have advanced training in smile esthetics, restorative dentistry, dental implants, full arch prostheses (patients may know these as “All on 4” or “fixed complete dentures”), and removable prosthetics (complete and partial dentures). She provides a range of treatment, from restoration of single teeth to complex,…
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Periodontist Read Bio Dr. Javier Cabrales completed the Graduate Periodontics program at the University of Manitoba in June 2020. Prior to his periodontal training, he received his DMD from the University of Saskatchewan in 2014 and thereafter worked as a general dentist for 3 years prior to entering postgraduate studies. As a trained periodontist, he specializes in the placement of dental implants and the management of periodontal disease. This includes the following: Complete or limited periodontal evaluations Surgical and non-surgical periodontal therapy Periodontal regeneration Soft tissue augmentation Functional & esthetic crown lengthening Oral pathology & biopsies Canine exposures Guided surgical implant placement with a digital workflow Sinus and ridge augmentation Atraumatic extraction and ridge preservation Dr. Cabrales is fluent in both English and Spanish, and was drawn…
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Meet Our Endodontists Dr. Leslie Afable Dr. Leslie Afable is certified specialist in endodontics with roots in Miami, Florida. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University College of Dentistry, followed by a general practice residency and an endodontics fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, where she served as chief resident. After practicing general dentistry in Manhattan, Dr. Afable advanced her specialty training in endodontics at the University of Detroit Mercy. She went on to provide endodontic care in the Metro Detroit area before relocating to Calgary, where she is thrilled to bring her expertise to the local community. Dr. Afable is known for her gentle approach, clinical precision, and commitment to patient-centred care. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys exploring Calgary’s food scene with her fiancé and spending time with their cat.
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Meet Our Endodontists Dr. Kiarash Shabehpour Dr. Kiarash Shabehpour (or Dr. Kia as his patients and colleagues tend to call him) is a Certified Specialist in Endodontics. He finished his specialist training at the University of British Columbia, where he is currently a clinical instructor helping with training of the next generation of Endodontists. Dr. Shabehpour practices in both Alberta and British Columbia and along with his team, helps his patients and colleagues with root canal related procedures on a referral basis. He is experienced in performing endodontics-related surgeries. Dr. Shabehpour is fluent in both English and Farsi. When not working, he loves spending time with his family, indulges in martial arts of Judo or can be found on the slopes, skiing. Dr. Shabehpour is proud supporter of animal rescue groups worldwide.
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Hygienist Read Bio Originally from Edmonton, Dr. Morgan Gwin obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering before completing the DDS program at the University of Alberta in 2015. She spent three years in private practice in the Edmonton area before returning to graduate school at the University of Washington to specialize in Prosthodontics. The field of Prosthodontics deals with the replacement of missing teeth and oral tissues with the goal of restoring oral form and function so that patients can comfortably and confidently speak, chew, laugh and smile. Prosthodontists have advanced training in smile esthetics, restorative dentistry, dental implants, full arch prostheses (patients may know these as “All on 4” or “fixed complete dentures”), and removable prosthetics (complete and partial dentures). She provides a range of treatment, from restoration of single teeth to complex, full…
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What patients say
3 this past year
2 this past year
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