Dental at the Met

Dental at the Met We are a vibrant dental practice in the Met building! Right in the heart of the Beltline on 11th Avenue SW. We offer a comprehensive array of dental services.

Loving being an active part of your vibrant community, Dental at the Met is excited to help you care for your smile! Have a toothache? Smile not as radiant as it usually is? Walk on over to see us for friendly, non-judgmental dental care.

12/20/2022

We are a vibrant dental practice in the Met building! Right in the heart of the Beltline on 11th Avenue SW.

It’s Dental Assistants’ Week and we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our amazing assistants who dedicate...
03/11/2022

It’s Dental Assistants’ Week and we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our amazing assistants who dedicate themselves tirelessly to the pursuit of excellence in patient care and clinical success. We salute you! 🏅

Meet our practice owner and principal dentist Dr. Shivji!Dr. Rahim Shivji was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and moved...
02/17/2022

Meet our practice owner and principal dentist Dr. Shivji!

Dr. Rahim Shivji was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and moved to Calgary at a young age. He completed his BSc. in Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary and went on to the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, to receive a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2010. Dr. Shivji’s scope of practice spans all areas of general dentistry. He has a keen interest in dental surgery, including extractions, bone grafts, dental implant placement and restorations, and Invisalign orthodontic treatments. He received a fellowship with the International Congress of Oral Implantology in San Francisco in 2015 and has consistently been an Invisalign Premiere Provider since 2014.

Dr. Shivji enjoys watching anime and pretending that his Japanese is better than it actually is. He often cracks a few of his own original jokes during procedures. Dr. Shivji has volunteered with various organizations locally and abroad, including a trip to Tajikistan in 2015 to do dental work and train local dentists. Dr. Shivji is an avid reader, enjoys video games, and spending time at home with his wife and two children. He is truly passionate about quality, patient-focused dentistry, and providing friendly dental care!

Here are some fun facts about him:

- He’s a huge fan of fantasy and sci-fi novels. 🧝🏻‍♂️

- He’s done various types of volunteer work in Tanzania, Kenya, Tajikistan, Japan, the UK, Hong Kong and of course Canada. His volunteer work ranges from teaching at the high school level, providing dental care to underserved populations, delivering lectures and speeches on faith, to providing and designing curriculum materials to teach future dental professionals. 🌎

- He is a board game aficionado and has a massive board game collection 🎲

Missing a tooth and want it replaced? Wanting better aligned teeth? Have a toothache? Come see Dr. Shivji today for a consultation and for your overall oral health care needs!

🦠💥 Have you tried the hygiene laser before? It's tool that our hygienists certified in diode laser therapy can use in co...
02/10/2022

🦠💥 Have you tried the hygiene laser before? It's tool that our hygienists certified in diode laser therapy can use in conjunction with manual and ultrasonic scalers during hygiene treatments. This type of laser helps to reduce the counts of gingivitis causing bacteria in gum pockets. The diode laser can keep inflammation causing bacteria from re-growing for 4-5 weeks and can stimulate healthy cells to reduce the depths of and heal gum pockets thus improving your oral health!

Lasers can also be used to reduce sensitivity on teeth with exposed root surfaces. As well, our hygiene lasers can relieve pain from lesions inside and around the mouth such cold sores or canker sores and promote faster healing.

Come see one of our wonderful hygienists today to learn how you may benefit from laser therapy to maintain and improve your oral health!

Did you know that the famous painting “American Gothic” was actually named after the white building in the background. T...
02/02/2022

Did you know that the famous painting “American Gothic” was actually named after the white building in the background. The figures were modeled by the painter Grant Wood’s sister and their DENTIST Dr. Byron McKeeby and depict a father and his daughter!

A random piece of dental trivia in case any of you ever make it onto the game show “Jeopardy”!

Focus on nasal breathing. Breathing through your mouth dries out the saliva and makes you more susceptible to tooth deca...
01/20/2022

Focus on nasal breathing. Breathing through your mouth dries out the saliva and makes you more susceptible to tooth decay and gum disease.

A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.
01/19/2022

A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.

😧 Eeeeek! Why do we recommend brushing for two minutes?▪️Studies show brushing for 45 seconds removes 26% less plaque th...
01/18/2022

😧 Eeeeek! Why do we recommend brushing for two minutes?

▪️Studies show brushing for 45 seconds removes 26% less plaque than brushing for two minutes. Consistently leaving this much plaque behind over time can lead to so many avoidable issues!

▪️The sticky plaque biofilm hides in between the teeth and below the gum line so diligent brushing and flossing is needed to get into these nooks and crannies.

▪️Brushing twice a day for two minutes prevents the plaque biofilm from sticking to surfaces and evolving into more toxic forms of microbes which begin the process of tartar formation, tooth decay and gum disease.

▪️Long term accumulation of this harmful plaque biofilm can lead to gingivitis. Inflammation in the mouth has been linked to diabetes, heart disease, strokes and issues in pregnancy.

▪️Even though it can seem like the longest two minutes of your life, be mindful of breaking down the mouth into sections. Brush the inside and outside surfaces of your teeth with the bristles slightly angled towards the gumline to remove plaque below the gumline. Also remember to brush the chewing surfaces of the teeth. Keep a timer on the counter and spend 30 seconds per quadrant in your mouth.

▪️And of course don’t forget to floss in between the teeth and below the gumline where your toothbrush can’t reach!

Information overload⁉️ Come see our Registered Dental Hygienists, Michelle, Chelsea or Amanda M., for a dental cleaning today and they will be happy to coach you!

Around 200 A.D., the Romans used a mixture of eggshells, oyster shells, and honey to clean their teeth.
01/18/2022

Around 200 A.D., the Romans used a mixture of eggshells, oyster shells, and honey to clean their teeth.

According to a recent Time survey, 59% of people would rather have a dental appointment than having to sit next to someo...
01/14/2022

According to a recent Time survey, 59% of people would rather have a dental appointment than having to sit next to someone who is talking on a cell phone…Who would've thought?

Even though it’s true that we eventually lose the 20 primary teeth we started with in place of permanent adult teeth, we...
01/13/2022

Even though it’s true that we eventually lose the 20 primary teeth we started with in place of permanent adult teeth, we should still treat them just the same when it comes to dental health.

The earliest evidence of dental care comes from a prehistoric farming village, Mahrgarh, in what is now Pakistan. A tota...
01/12/2022

The earliest evidence of dental care comes from a prehistoric farming village, Mahrgarh, in what is now Pakistan. A total of eleven teeth from nine adults who lived between 7,500 and 9,000 years ago were excavated and contained holes drilled with sharpened flint points.

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1227 11th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
T3C0M5

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Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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