Convenient Access from Kingsland
Ultima Dental Wellness sits inside Kingsland itself, so for most neighbors the trip to the dentist takes about 3 minutes by car or a short walk. If you have been searching for a dentist near Kingsland, our three dentists practice at 506 71 Ave SW #202 in southwest Calgary, just west of Macleod Trail S. Family, preventive, restorative, cosmetic and orthodontic care for children, teens and adults all happen under one roof.
From the Kingsland Community Centre at 505 78 Avenue SW, follow 78 Avenue SW a few steps east and turn north on 4A Street SW. Go east on 75 Avenue SW to Macleod Trail S, head north, then turn left onto 71 Avenue SW, where the office sits between Macleod Trail and 4A St SW. The drive covers about 1.1 km, roughly 3 minutes, and walking takes about 14 minutes over 1.0 km. Free parking is available, and you can open our location in Google Maps before you head out.
That hall stands beside the City's Jimmie Condon and Rose Kohn arenas at the south end of the community. Close by, Kingsland Park at the corner of 5 Street and 75 Avenue SW occupies the former Kingsland School site, which the City designated as long-term park space in September 2024. Calgary Transit stops at 71 Ave SW and 4A St SW sit right by our building, and Chinook CTrain station is about 1.0 km away, roughly a 13-minute walk. Families across Elbow Drive in Kelvin Grove and Chinook Park reach us in a few minutes as well.
A Dental Home Inside the Kingsland Community
Kingsland is a City of Calgary community framed by Glenmore Trail to the north, Macleod Trail to the east, Heritage Drive to the south and Elbow Drive to the west. The area was annexed to the city in 1956 and established the following year, and much of its housing went up before 1981. Today the mix is broad: roughly half of homes are apartments, about a quarter are single-detached houses, and the rest are row and semi-detached homes. Most households rent, and many people here live on their own.
That variety shapes what a nearby practice should offer. Ultima began more than thirty years ago as a solo family practice and is now a new generation of family dentists led by Dr. Richard Krim. If you move from one apartment to another or switch jobs, you can keep the same dental home without crossing the city. Your history, treatment notes and prevention plan stay in one place, which makes small changes much easier to spot from year to year.
Being this close also changes how people use a dental office. A loose filling or a sore gum is easier to have checked when the visit costs you a short stroll instead of half a day. Problems found early usually need smaller, simpler fixes, and that is the whole point of a prevention-first practice. Haysboro to the south and Fairview across Macleod Trail are only a few minutes away as well.
Planning Dental Visits Around a Kingsland Workday
Compared with Calgary as a whole, a higher share of Kingsland residents walk or ride transit to work, so appointments need to fit around shifts and commutes. Thursday hours start at 7:00 AM, and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays the office stays open until 6:00 PM. Monday runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, which gives early risers and late finishers real choices.
Prevention is where a short trip pays off most. Regular hygiene visits catch small cavities, early gum inflammation and worn fillings while they are still simple to treat. Our hygiene team uses EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy, which combines warm water, a fine powder and ultrasonic technology to lift biofilm and staining. Recall intervals follow your own risk rather than a blanket schedule.
Parents with children at St. Augustine School, the K–9 Catholic school on 7 Street SW, can book kids in for hands-on brushing and flossing coaching, and parents get the same guidance to use at home. For a toothache or a cracked tooth, the office will make every effort to see emergency patients the same day.
Dental Services From a Dentist Near Kingsland
Family & Preventative Dentistry
Exams include gum measurements, an oral cancer screening and a bite check, and every finding is discussed with you directly. Your household can stay with one team from a child's first visit through adult maintenance, so nobody has to start over with a new provider.
Emergency Dentistry
A severe toothache, a knocked-out tooth or a lost crown needs quick attention. Call first, and the team will help judge the urgency and schedule care as quickly as possible, usually only minutes from your door.
Orthodontics
Teens and adults can straighten teeth with clear aligners fabricated on our in-house 3D printer, or with braces when a case needs more complex movement. Invisalign suits Kingsland professionals who would rather keep treatment discreet at work.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic planning starts with a full look at teeth, gums and bite, followed by a digital preview of proposed changes. Options include whitening, veneers and bonding, and bonding patients leave the same day with a noticeably improved smile.
Several other services round out care close to home. Root canal therapy, extractions including wisdom teeth, and implant placement and restoration are all handled in-house, with CBCT 3D imaging used for planning. Nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation are available for patients who feel anxious about treatment, and our team speaks several languages, including English, French, Korean and Spanish.
Meet Your Calgary Dental Team
Dr. Richard Krim leads the practice; he grew up in a rural Northern Alberta community and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Alberta in 2001. His general practice centers on prevention, with a special interest in orthodontics and implants. Dr. Samantha Kowalko, a 2018 University of Saskatchewan graduate, practiced in Regina for two years before moving to Calgary, and she enjoys runs by the river.
Insurance, CDCP & Financing
Ultima offers direct insurance billing: the office submits the claim and charges you only for the portion your plan doesn't cover, with a credit card kept on file. Private, employee and government coverage are all accepted, and the practice proudly accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Renters without workplace benefits can use iFinance financing or a payment plan arranged in advance with our Treatment Coordinator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Ultima Dental Wellness from Kingsland, and how do I get there?
The office is about 1.1 km from the Kingsland Community Centre, roughly 3 minutes by car or a 14-minute walk. Drivers take 4A Street SW north, 75 Avenue SW east and Macleod Trail S north, then turn left onto 71 Avenue SW. Because the office is inside the community, a dentist near Kingsland is genuinely around the corner, with free parking when you arrive.
Can I walk to my dental appointment from home in Kingsland?
Yes, for most of the community. From the Kingsland Community Centre the walk is about 1.0 km, roughly 14 minutes, mostly on sidewalks and paths. Calgary Transit stops at 71 Ave SW and 4A St SW sit right by the building if you would rather ride part of the way on a cold morning.
Can I book a dental appointment before work?
Yes. Thursday appointments start at 7:00 AM, and Monday and Friday open at 8:00 AM, so an early checkup can wrap up before many workdays begin. If mornings are hard, Tuesday and Wednesday hours run until 6:00 PM. The front desk can help you find the slot that fits your schedule.
Can I be seen the same day for a dental emergency?
Often, yes. The office will make every effort to see emergency patients the same day, including severe toothaches, facial swelling, a cracked tooth or a lost crown. Call as soon as the problem starts so the team can judge the urgency and plan your visit. Local anesthesia is given carefully before any treatment begins.
What does a dental checkup at your office include?
A checkup includes a tooth-by-tooth look for decay and wear, gum pocket measurements, an oral cancer screening of the soft tissues and a bite assessment. Existing fillings and crowns are reviewed for early breakdown, and an airway assessment is added where it is indicated. Every finding is explained to you and used to build your own prevention plan.
Schedule Your Visit from Kingsland
Whether you drive 3 minutes or walk over from home, booking with a dentist near Kingsland takes one call to 587-741-7757. New patients can start with our $50 New Patient Exam, a full oral health exam with treatment recommendations. See every community we serve on our Areas We Serve page, or visit the Dentist Calgary, AB homepage to learn more about the practice.