Convenient Access from Pump Hill
Ultima Dental Wellness is an 8-minute drive from Pump Hill, a quick trip east and north to our Kingsland office in Calgary's southwest. Residents searching for a dentist near Pump Hill often want one team that can handle a cleaning today and an implant or denture next year. That is how our three dentists work, with surgery, restorations and hygiene all done in-house.
Begin at John Ware School on 19 Street SW and drive north to 90 Avenue SW. Turn right, follow 90 Avenue east to where it ends at 14 Street SW, and go left. A slight right puts you on Heritage Drive SW heading east; at Macleod Trail S turn left, then make another left at 71 Avenue SW. The total is about 5.5 km, or roughly 8 minutes, ending at 506 71 Ave SW #202, where parking is free and Calgary Transit stops sit right by the building at 71 Avenue SW and 4A Street SW.
The last stretch is short: the office sits about 150 m west of Macleod Trail, just south of Glenmore Trail. Households in Bayview, just north across 90 Avenue, share the Heritage Drive route, while Palliser to the west usually heads out along Southland Drive.
Pump Hill Patients Who Value a Long Relationship
Pump Hill began taking shape in 1967 as part of Palliser and became a community of its own in 1991. It sits between 90 Avenue SW, 14 Street SW, Southland Drive and 19 Street SW, with the Glenmore Reservoir just beyond Bayview to the north. Housing is a mix of single-family homes, condominiums and apartments.
Many residents have lived here for a long time, and the community's age mix runs older than the city as a whole. A long dental history can span several offices, from childhood fillings to crowns placed decades ago. A practice that takes time to read that history, and explains what it means today, is worth the short drive.
The City's Pump Hill community profile describes the area in more detail. For dental care, the practical point is this: the office keeps weekday hours that suit retirees, opening at 8:00 AM on Monday and Friday and running until 6:00 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Language can matter as much as location when you are discussing a treatment plan. The team speaks multiple languages, including English, French, Korean and Spanish, so a Pump Hill patient can often talk through options in the language they are most comfortable using.
Dental Priorities for Pump Hill Residents Later in Life
Tooth loss changes more than appearance. When teeth go missing, the bone that held them begins to shrink, neighboring teeth shift, and chewing gets harder. Replacing teeth sooner gives you more choices, including implants, bridges and dentures.
For anyone missing several teeth or a full arch, dentures remain a reliable solution. Full dentures replace an entire arch, while partials fill gaps and use the remaining natural teeth for support. Every denture starts with precise impressions and careful bite registration, so the fit is planned rather than adjusted after the fact.
When the remaining teeth cannot be saved, immediate dentures are placed on the same day the teeth are extracted. They provide coverage while the gums heal and the permanent denture is being made, so nobody has to go without teeth in the meantime. Pump Hill patients weighing that route can compare it with implant-supported options at a single consultation.
Gum health is the other big priority. Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial condition, and once it has caused bone loss, it needs ongoing care rather than a single fix. Our periodontal maintenance program monitors pocket depths over time and adjusts the schedule to each patient's history.
Worn enamel and old restorations near the gumline deserve a careful look at routine exams. Each comprehensive visit also includes an oral cancer screening of the soft tissues, a step that matters more with every passing decade.
If a tooth does have to come out, what happens next affects future choices. Bone grafting and socket preservation are done in-house, which helps maintain bone volume after an extraction so an implant remains possible later. You will get a straight answer on whether that step makes sense for you.
How Our Dentist Near Pump Hill Restores Function
Oral Surgery
Extractions, bone grafting, socket preservation and implant placement happen in our own office. Pump Hill patients avoid separate surgical referrals and repeat consultations.
Implant Dentistry
An implant replaces the root as well as the crown, which helps preserve the jaw bone. CBCT 3D imaging checks bone volume, nerve position and sinus proximity before placement.
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation can make longer visits manageable. Health history and current medications are reviewed first, and vital signs are monitored throughout.
Family & Preventative Dentistry
Regular exams catch cracked teeth and failing restorations before they become emergencies. Grandparents and grandchildren can be seen by the same team.
Meet Your Calgary Dental Team
Leading the practice is Dr. Richard Krim, whose general practice centers on prevention and includes a special interest in implants. He completed his DDS at the University of Alberta in 2001. Dr. Samantha Kowalko grew up in Saskatchewan, earned her DDS at the University of Saskatchewan in 2018 and spent two years in Regina before joining the team in Calgary.
Insurance, CDCP & Financing
Retirees covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan are welcome, and the team helps explain benefits, the application process and any out-of-pocket costs. Government, private and employee plans can all be billed directly. For bigger projects such as implants or dentures, iFinance financing is available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Ultima Dental Wellness from Pump Hill, and how do I get there?
The drive from John Ware School is about 5.5 km, roughly 8 minutes. You follow 19 Street SW, 90 Avenue SW and 14 Street SW to Heritage Drive SW, then Macleod Trail S north to 71 Avenue SW. Most people choosing a dentist near Pump Hill find this route easy for regular visits.
Will you check for oral cancer at my checkup?
Yes, every comprehensive exam includes an oral cancer screening of all the soft tissues in the mouth. The dentist looks at the tongue, cheeks, gums and floor of the mouth for anything unusual. If a suspicious area is found, a biopsy can be done in-house so it can be evaluated properly without a separate referral.
Can gum disease be cured with one treatment?
No, periodontitis is a chronic condition that needs ongoing management. Early gingivitis is reversible with professional care and better home habits, but bone lost to periodontitis does not grow back. Regular periodontal maintenance visits monitor the gums, remove bacterial buildup below the gumline and help protect the teeth that remain.
Do you see patients who haven't been to a dentist in years?
Yes, and no referral is needed. If you cannot remember your last checkup, the team will show you how comfortable a visit can be now. You can start with a free meet and greet to see the office, then book a one-on-one visit where a dentist explains every option, even if you choose no treatment.
Do you accept government dental coverage?
Yes, the office accepts private, employee and government coverage, and claims are billed directly so you pay only your share at the visit. The practice also proudly accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan and helps eligible patients understand their benefits, the application steps and any out-of-pocket costs before treatment.
Schedule Your Visit from Pump Hill
A consultation is the simplest way to learn what your teeth need next. Call 587-741-7757 to see a dentist near Pump Hill, check the full list of nearby communities on our Areas We Serve page, or read more about the practice on our Dentist Calgary, AB homepage.