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jabjab
01-01-2015, 10:48 PM
My aunt is suffering from dementia and while visiting with her on the weekend I noticed her tooth was bothering her.

I don't think she'd be able to go to a normal dentist due to her condition. Does anyone know of a dentist or care facility that could help her?

Appreicated.

msommers
01-01-2015, 11:02 PM
Phone AHS Health Link :)

Calgary: 403-943-5465

http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/223.asp

Jeff TYPE R
01-02-2015, 12:29 AM
There's a dental clinic at the Foothills. Call, describe issue, book appointment:

http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services.asp?pid=saf&rid=1023987

ExtraSlow
01-02-2015, 08:31 AM
I would suggest sedation dentistry.

jabjab
01-02-2015, 08:33 AM
great info , thanks everyone. I'll call and see if I can set something up for her. Very much appreciated!

VWEvo
01-02-2015, 08:56 AM
12th and 8th dental has a dentist that specializes in the care of medically and mentally compromised patients. Dr. Jeff Barnes, great person and excellent team.