Convenient Access from Meadowlark Park
Homeowners just west of Macleod Trail have a short, simple run to Ultima Dental Wellness: roughly 3 minutes south, just over Glenmore Trail. Our practice is in the Kingsland community of southwest Calgary, which makes it a practical dentist near Meadowlark Park for everything from routine gum care to crowns and implants. Three dentists work together here, so long-term plans can be built and finished with one team.
From the Meadowlark Park Community Hall at 623 58 Avenue SW, drive east on 58 Avenue SW to Macleod Trail SW and turn south. Stay on Macleod Trail across Glenmore Trail, then turn right onto 71 Avenue SW; the office at 506 71 Ave SW #202 sits between Macleod Trail and 4A St SW. The whole trip is about 1.9 km, roughly 3 minutes, almost all of it on Macleod Trail. Free parking is available, and our Google Maps listing shows the exact pin.
You will pass Chinook Centre, the shopping center on the east side of the community, and Chinook CTrain station sits just beyond it in Manchester Industrial. Meadowlark Park borders Windsor Park to the north across 58 Avenue SW, and Kelvin Grove lies on the far side of the Glenmore Trail and Elbow Drive junction. Bel-Aire sits to the west across Elbow Drive.
Why Long-Time Meadowlark Park Homeowners Choose Us
Meadowlark Park is a small City of Calgary community east of Elbow Drive, north of Glenmore Trail and west of Macleod Trail. It takes its name from the meadowlark, a songbird familiar across western North America, and the City's Meadowlark Park community profile has more local background. Roughly nine in ten homes are detached houses, and about four in five were built in 1960 or earlier. Most households own their homes.
Patients who stay put tend to value a dental office that stays put too. Ultima began more than thirty years ago as a solo family practice, and today a new generation of family dentists led by Dr. Richard Krim carries that history forward. When the same team sees you year after year, small changes in a filling or a gum pocket stand out instead of getting lost between offices.
The trip itself is easy to fit into a day. Monday hours run from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Thursday starts at 7:00 AM for anyone who wants the morning cleared early. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays the office is open until 6:00 PM.
Comfort matters as much as convenience for many Meadowlark Park patients facing bigger treatment. Nitrous oxide works within minutes through a small nasal mask and wears off quickly, while oral conscious sedation suits longer or more involved visits. Local anesthesia is given slowly and carefully, and the team explains each step before it happens.
Caring for Established Smiles in Meadowlark Park
Teeth that have served you for decades often carry older fillings, crowns or bridgework. Those restorations wear, and their edges can break down quietly before anything hurts. At each exam our dentists review existing work for early signs of failure, so a weak filling can be replaced while the tooth underneath is still sound.
Gum health deserves the same attention. Gingivitis can be reversed with professional care and better home habits, but once inflammation reaches the bone, that bone loss is permanent. Regular maintenance visits, with recall intervals set by your own risk and history, are the most reliable way to catch changes early.
When a tooth cannot be saved, an implant restores both root and crown and helps preserve the surrounding bone. Placement and restoration are both done in-house, planned with CBCT 3D imaging that maps bone volume, nerve canals and sinus position before any surgery. Patients review those images with their dentist, so the reasoning behind the plan is clear from the start.
Complex cases also benefit from the practice's Kois-trained approach, which looks at teeth, gums, bite and jaw function together before any treatment is planned. Our team includes a Kois Center graduate and mentor. That comprehensive view is meant to help restorations last rather than fail early.
Not every gap needs an implant. Bridges and partial or full dentures remain good options for some mouths, and the right choice depends on bone health, the neighboring teeth and your own goals. Digital scanning replaces putty impressions for most crowns, bridges and dentures, which helps the final fit and cuts down on adjustments.
Restorative and Preventive Care From Your Dentist Near Meadowlark Park
Restorative Dentistry
The philosophy is conservative: the smallest restoration that reliably solves the problem. Digital x-rays, 3D imaging and digital impression scanning guide each decision, and a dental crown is recommended only when a filling can no longer do the job.
Implant Dentistry
Meadowlark Park patients missing a tooth can have the implant placed and restored by the same dentists, without a referral to a separate surgeon. Planning starts with a CBCT scan and a consultation that covers bone, gums and bite.
Family & Preventative Dentistry
Exams cover decay, wear, gum pocket depths, an oral cancer screening and your bite. For anyone with a history of gum disease, periodontal maintenance visits keep bacterial buildup under control between appointments.
Root Canal Therapy
Deep decay or a crack under an old filling can reach the nerve of a tooth. Root canal therapy removes the infected tissue and seals the canals, saving a natural tooth that would otherwise be lost.
Meet Your Calgary Dental Team
Implants and orthodontics are special interests for Dr. Richard Krim, who earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Alberta in 2001 and leads the practice. Dr. Amy Yoo, a 2004 University of Saskatchewan graduate, is a member of the Alberta Dental Association and College, the Canadian Dental Association and the Calgary and District Dental Society.
Insurance, CDCP & Financing
Larger restorative plans often raise cost questions first, so a pre-treatment estimate can be filed with your insurer before work begins. Billing follows the ADA&C fee guide, and claims go directly to private, employee or government plans. The practice also accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), and financing through iFinance is available for bigger treatment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Ultima Dental Wellness from Meadowlark Park, and how do I get there?
It is about 1.9 km from the Meadowlark Park Community Hall, roughly 3 minutes by car. Head east on 58 Avenue SW, south on Macleod Trail across Glenmore Trail, then right onto 71 Avenue SW. That short run makes us a convenient dentist near Meadowlark Park, and the office has free parking.
Can I see my 3D scan before agreeing to implant treatment?
Yes. Implant planning begins with CBCT 3D imaging, and you review the findings directly with your dentist during the consultation. The scan shows bone volume and density, nearby nerve canals and sinuses, and how the neighboring roots sit. You see the full clinical picture and the reasoning behind the plan before deciding anything.
What happens at a periodontal maintenance visit?
It is a professional cleaning and check-up designed for patients who have had gum disease. The hygienist removes bacterial buildup above and below the gumline, and pocket depths are measured to track how the gums are responding. Visit frequency is set by your own history and risk, because gum disease needs ongoing management rather than a one-time fix.
Is parking free at your office?
Yes, parking is free at 506 71 Ave SW #202. Coming south on Macleod Trail from the north side of Glenmore Trail, you turn right onto 71 Avenue SW and the office sits between Macleod Trail and 4A St SW. Calgary Transit stops at 71 Ave SW and 4A St SW are also right by the building.
Should an old crown or filling be replaced if it starts to fail?
Usually, yes, once an exam confirms it is breaking down. A failing restoration can let decay start underneath, and a tooth with too little healthy structure left may need a crown instead of a new filling. Our dentists choose the most conservative option that will reliably protect the tooth, and they explain why before any work begins.
Schedule Your Visit from Meadowlark Park
New patients can begin with our $50 New Patient Exam, a full oral health exam with treatment recommendations. To book with a dentist near Meadowlark Park, call 587-741-7757. Neighboring communities are listed on our Areas We Serve page, and you can learn more about the practice on the Dentist Calgary, AB homepage.