Calgary has a large Ukrainian community, so finding a clinic with a Ukrainian-speaking dentist is quite realistic. Below is a step-by-step overview of clinics, resources, and strategies for finding a qualified Ukrainian-speaking dentist.
1. List of Ukrainian-speaking dentists and clinics
1.1 Verified Ukrainian-speaking dentists
- Dr. Nazar Babyak (Sarcee Family Dental) • Fluent in Ukrainian, Polish, and Russian • Specialization: general dentistry, prevention, and therapy
- Dr. Iaroslav Irodenko (Viva Dental)
• Educated in Kyiv, dental surgery at the University of Western Ontario
• Focus: complex surgical procedures, implantology
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Dr. Roman Koutsil (Shawnessy Smiles) • Born in Ukraine, graduated from the University of Saskatchewan • Serves Ukrainian-speaking patients
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Dr. Alissa Khartchenko (Kingsland Family Dental Care) • Family dentistry, speaks Ukrainian and Russian • Accepts new patients without referral
1.2 Clinics with multilingual staff
- Sarcee Family Dental
Address: 4604 37 Street SW, Unit 21A, Calgary
Languages: Ukrainian, Russian, Korean, Tagalog, Hebrew, Polish
- Dental at the Met
Languages: Ukrainian, Russian, Mandarin, Spanish, German, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu
- Langdon Crossing Dental Address: 720 Centre St #4, Langdon, AB T0J 1X1
Tel: 403-954-2099
Doctor: Dr. Natalia Selvanovskiy (Russian, Ukrainian)
2. Official search resources
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Alberta Find a Doctor Online platform for finding doctors by language and specialty
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College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) Database of licensed healthcare professionals — filter by language
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Health Link (811) 24-hour consultation service in 240 languages, including Ukrainian
3. Specialized online directories
- Ukrainian Physicians Directory List of Ukrainian doctors in Canada with verified licenses
- Ukrainian.us Calgary Announcements and recommendations from the Ukrainian community in Calgary
4. Search and verification strategies
- Contact the Ukrainian community
– Facebook communities, Telegram channels, forums
2. Call the clinic directly
– Ask if they have Ukrainian-speaking staff
3. Recommendations from acquaintances
– The most reliable method based on personal experience
4. License verification
– CPSA online lookup
5. Criteria for choosing a clinic
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Language skills of the dentist and staff
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Specialization (orthodontics, surgery, pediatrics, etc.)
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Location and accessibility: hours of operation, parking, transportation
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Patient reviews: Google, RateMDs, Facebook
6. Insurance coverage and finances
- Standard insurance plans: Alberta Blue Cross, Sun Life, Green Shield, Manulife
- Canadian Dental Care Plan: some clinics (e.g., Smile Buddy) accept
- Alberta Health Services: public clinics with interpreters
7. Programs for newcomers and emergency assistance
- CUAET support: special medical services for Ukrainians
- 911 / 811: in case of an emergency with the possibility of Ukrainian support
- Alberta Children’s Hospital: emergency pediatric dentistry
8. Long-term planning
- Regular visits every 6 months to a Ukrainian-speaking dentist
- Family dentistry: all family members in one clinic
- Cultural understanding: comfort and clarity during treatment
By using these resources and strategies, finding a clinic with a Ukrainian-speaking dentist in Calgary is easy and convenient.