How Often Should I Visit My Dentist? What Will Happen if I Don’t?
Visiting the dentist regularly is a key component of your oral hygiene routine. Here, our Winnipeg dentists explain why dental checkups and cleanings are so important.
The Academy Dental Group Blog
Why I Work in the Dental Field: Freda's Story
Freda joined the Academy Dental Group team in 2013 and is the Practice Manager. She is dedicated to ensuring your experience runs smoothly and your oral health needs are taken care of. But why the dental field? Learn more!
Straighter Smiles in Winnipeg with Invisalign®!
Looking for an orthodontic treatment that fits with your lifestyle? No worries! Our dental professionals at Academy Dental Group in Winnipeg offer Invisalign for you!
Why I Became A Dentist: Dr. Shobana Sivanathan's Story
Your River Heights dentist, Dr. Shoby Sivanathan, never grew up expecting to be a dentist. Learn about how she became became a dentist.
Why I Became A Dentist: Dr. Ken Shek's Story
Dr. Ken Shek has been practicing dentistry for almost 40 years! Learn about why he became became a dentist below.
Opening Timo's Education Centre!
I thought that I’d update you on a mission that I did in January 2015. This was an unplanned mission for me, and thank you to all my patients for moving their appointments in my schedule to allow me to attend.
Haiti Health Initiative
With my ticket booked to go to Haiti on February 11th, no one could predict that an earthquake with a magnitude of 7 would epi-center at Leogane (30 minutes from Timo) on January 12th. I wouldn’t make it to Timo until October of that year. Haiti needed help more than ever now.
Fixing Smiles in the Bateys
IASK is able to organize several humanitarian missions each year to provide orphanages and poverty stricken communities with medical/dental care and health education. Sponsored by the Women and Children’s Hope Foundation, I would join Danielle (nurse), Sloane (land purchaser/taxi driver), and my mom, Jill (support team), to go to the Dominican Republic.
The Boy and the Starfish
I have been so fortunate to be sponsored by The WCIF, The Women and Children's Hope Foundation, for my mission trips to the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Are Your Teeth a Sensitive Subject?
Dentin Hypersensitivity, or sensitive teeth is a common oral condition that is characterized by discomfort or sharp and sudden pain in one or more teeth.