Best Dentist in Calgary NW

A 2000 graduate of University of Saskatchewan’s College of Dentistry, Dr. Thurmeier has dedicated his career to helping his patients understand and choose the best treatment options for their individual needs. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Thurmeier is highly skilled in restorative dental care, including crowns and fillings, ensuring comprehensive treatment for his patients. He is committed to exceeding patient expectations and providing care for the whole family.

Joel loves to travel with his wife and three children, he would love an adventure in Japan! Dr. Thurmeier’s favourite sport is hockey, but who knew this modest, analytical dentist loved listening to alternative rock, rap & lounge music! Fun fact, Joel has never eaten a filet o’ fish.

Dr. Breton Trask graduated from the University of British Columbia’s DMD Program. Originally from Invermere BC, Breton is not new to Calgary. Having had the opportunity in high school to leave home and attend the National Sport Academy to play hockey. Who knew that during his stay in Calgary he would end up crowd surfing during a Finger Eleven concert at the Calgary Stampede! Breton enjoys spending quality time in the great outdoors, if he isn’t hiking Mount Assiniboine, biking or skiing you will find him deep into a good game of golf, and hopes one day that would be at Augusta – one can dream!

Dr. Bhalla graduated with her Degree in Dentistry from the University of British Columbia in 2002. Since then, she has practiced general family dentistry in both Edmonton and Calgary. Achala is a simple, positive, spiritual woman who is learning to play guitar! Stranded on an island Dr. Bhalla would have with her a good pair of walking shoes, a knife, something warm….a notebook to make herself ‘to-do lists!’

Dr. Cheralyn Thorsen graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 2000. For five years, she sat beside Joel Thurmeier in Dental school and graduated in the same class. She is one of our resident Invisalign providers and provides facial aesthetic procedures in-house. Dr. Thorsen is experienced in advanced dental techniques that minimize the risk of infection, ensuring patient safety during procedures. Cheralyn feels she best helps her patients when they complete treatment they have been neglecting and finally restore their good oral health. Cheralyn loves spending time with her children outside the dental office.

She’s a super proud mom to three very athletic kids. Sitting courtside watching them play volleyball or at the rink taking in a hockey game dominates most of her free time. When Cheralyn gets a little “me time,” you will find her playing tennis, crocheting or enjoying happy hour! Fun fact, Cheralyn holds a record for escaping a locked room in the fastest time.

Dr. Heer was born and raised in Metro Vancouver and graduated from the University of British Columbia. Growing up, he has always had a passion for healthcare, which led him to pursue his career in Dentistry. Dr. Heer is skilled in providing crowns and fillings as part of his comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages. A little about Dr. Heer, he is a fun, creative, and outgoing individual, committed to living an active lifestyle. During his spare time, he loves playing sports like soccer and hiking. He also enjoys trying out new things and visiting different restaurants with his friends. If you have any good suggestions on delicious foods, send them to Dr. Heer’s way!

Fun fact: Dr. Heer does not know how to cook, and has not turned on his oven or stove ever! Thank goodness for Uber Eats and Skip the Dishes!

Dr. Mena Wahba graduated from the Universite De Montreal with her dental degree in 2022, then made her move to Calgary to begin her career. Travelling has always been a passion of Mena’s, with a visit to Bali, Iceland and Greece on her bucket list. Some of her craziest adventures have been skydiving and bungee jumping. While her downtime is spent with her beloved feline friends, Simba and Bisha. Fun fact, Mena speaks fluent French.

Dr. Chu graduated from the University of Alberta and joined Panatella Dental upon returning home to Calgary. She brings both her skill and a warm, approachable personality to our team.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Chu is an avid reader who powers through more books in a year than most people manage in five. Her Kindle is her constant companion, and when it comes to movies, nothing tops the Harry Potter series. She rewatches it every year, much to her partner’s amusement (or mild suffering), and is planning to dive back into rereading the series soon.

Fun fact: Despite having a fear of heights, Dr. Chu once went bridge jumping. She’s not entirely sure she’ll ever find the courage to repeat that experience!