Deer Valley Dental Care

Dr. Karl grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba where he attended the University of Manitoba, graduating from the Faculty of Dentistry in 1997. After graduation, Dr. Karl spent four years studying at the Las Vegas Institute of Dental Excellence. He then practiced general dentistry in Calgary for 10 years before moving to Kelowna, British Columbia in 2007 where he spent 12 years in the sunny Okanagan. In his free time he enjoys golf, tennis, kung fu, skiing, boating and photography.

Dr. Ammar has been practicing dentistry since 2001. He graduated from general dentistry at Baghdad University in 2000, and practiced in both Baghdad and Dubai before settling into Calgary in 2017. He is dedicated to providing each of his patients with gentle care and a comprehensive approach to oral health.

Dr. Atharva Desai received his dental surgery degree from Dharmsinh Desai University, India, in 2010. After practicing dentistry for about two years in India, Dr. Desai moved to Canada in 2012. He studied dental hygiene at Confederation College in Thunder Bay, ON, where he graduated with distinction and received the academic award of excellence. While practicing dental hygiene, Dr. Desai prepared and successfully attained Canadian dental equivalency in 2017 and started practicing dentistry in the Toronto area. He moved to Calgary in 2018 and joined the Deer Valley team in 2022. He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, but has a keen interest in endodontics (root canal therapy) and implant dentistry. He is a current member of the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta, the Canadian Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Dania Al-Sammarraie graduated from Baghdad University in 2001, and started her career in Baghdad. She can speak both English and Arabic. Her dentistry journey began with her mother, who was a hard working dentist. She does her best to be a patient, caring, and responsible dentist.

Dr. Tang obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Alberta in 2011 and has since returned home to Calgary to serve his community. He is a big believer in prevention and helping his patients make the best choices for their oral health. He takes great pride in trying to deliver gentle dental care and building lasting relationships with his patients. In addition to providing general dentistry, Dr. Tang is able to provide IV sedation for patients at Deer Valley Dental Care who need to reach the deepest level of sedation without general anesthesia. Dr. Tang is fluent in Cantonese and can speak a little bit of German.

A native of Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Kevin took his dental training at the University of Saskatchewan. He has practiced in Calgary for 24 years, starting his career at the Foothills Hospital Dental Department. Dr. Philipow believes every patient deserves to understand their dental conditions and their cause fully. As a general dentist, Dr Philipow provides additional services like Invisalign orthodontics, TMD and orofacial pain treatment, and solutions for snoring and sleep apnea.

Dr. Waleed is a very patient, calm person with a great sense of humour, and always does his best to make his patients as relaxed and comfortable as possible. He believes that patients should be treated as though they are part of the family. He also speaks English and Arabic fluently.

Dr. Christidis is an experienced and compassionate dentist with a passion for providing exceptional dental care. A graduate of University College Cork in Ireland, Dr. Christidis was awarded the Irish Dental Association Award for achieving the highest overall average in the final year of dentistry. Additionally, Dr. Christidis earned the Dr. H.H. Stewart Medical Prize in Dentistry, a national recognition awarded to the top-performing dental student in all of Ireland. With a strong interest in surgical dentistry, Dr. Christidis is experienced in procedures such as extractions, implants, and moderate sedation. He also performs cosmetic and functional gum grafting. In addition to surgical dentistry, Dr. Christidis is certified in Invisalign treatment.

Dr. Malik graduated from Rajiv Gandhi University, India, in 2007 and earned her Master’s degree in Orthodontics in 2011. She practiced in Delhi for eight years before relocating to Canada. She is a licensed General Dentist and a certified Invisalign provider. She provides a wide range of orthodontic treatments including early intervention, dental expansion, braces, and clear aligners.

Dr. Alejandro Martinez was born in Peru, where he earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree and completed additional studies in Orthodontics. He practiced dentistry for over 10 years before relocating to Calgary in 2019. During his journey to becoming a licensed dentist in Alberta, Dr. Martinez worked in both general and orthodontic practices, gaining valuable experience and developing a compassionate, empathetic approach to caring for children and adults. After successfully completing the NDEB certification process, Dr. Martinez became licensed to practice in Alberta and now works as a general dentist at Deer Valley Dental Care. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.