Our Dental Clinic in Downtown Calgary

Dr. Deborah Cooper completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1992 from the University of Alberta. With over 30 years of experience in general dentistry, her passion for her profession is evident in how she strives for excellence. She attends global dental courses to stay up-to-date on the most current developments in dentistry.

Dr. Cooper has a special interest in conservative aesthetic dentistry and creating natural-looking smiles with healthy bites. She does this by moving teeth with orthodontic treatment, rejuvenating teeth with aesthetic veneers and crowns and/or adding teeth with aesthetic implant crowns. For Dr. Cooper, individual patient care has always been her top priority. She takes personal time with every patient to explain the best treatment plan for them, both short term and long term. Many of her patients have been with her for well over 30 years. She also values her amazing team and has many long-standing team members.

Outside of her dental career, she focuses on general health and well-being. If she’s not in the office, she is travelling the globe. You may be lucky enough to see some of her photography books from her destinations when you visit the office!

Dr. Hadi has been practicing dentistry since 2016. He completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree at the University of Alberta. He has worked for several years at a dental office in Red Deer before bringing his professional skills to Cooper Dental. Dr. Hadi’s passion is to provide each and every patient the opportunity to enjoy the pride and self confidence that comes with having a beautiful smile. He is also excited to provide quality dental care to patients of all ages. Dr. Hadi’s passion for learning never stops, he continues to attend courses and seminars locally and around the world. Outside of the office, he likes to spend time with his fiancé, friends and family. He also enjoys travelling, golfing and playing tennis.

Carlie is a born and raised Calgarian. She resided in Toronto while attending school at The Toronto College of Dental Hygiene and Auxiliaries, she graduated as a Registered Dental Hygienist in 2021. She is certified in the use of Guided Biofilm Therapy and is passionate about attending continuing education courses to further her ability.

At our practice, Carlie evaluates the oral health of our patients and educates them on ways they can improve and maintain their oral hygiene routine so they can experience the full functionality of their smile. She prides herself on making them feel comfortable during their regular dental visits and designing individual home care strategies to help maintain their dental health between professional cleanings.

When she’s not at the office, Carlie enjoys spending time outdoors. Especially in northern Saskatchewan where she has a remote cabin you can only access by portage or float plane!

Kaylee originally completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Dordt University in 2011 In Iowa. She later went to Colorado Northwestern Community College to study dental hygiene and graduated in 2020 with honours and was given the CDHA Award for Clinical Excellence. While striving to create a positive experience for her patients, Kaylee is passionate about preventative oral health and educating her clients on best hygiene practices.

Although Kaylee originally hails from the US, she and her husband made Calgary their home in early 2021. Calgary has quickly become home for her and she has found that no matter the season there is always something to do. While not at work, she enjoys time with family and friends.

Marissa was born in Thompson, Manitoba, although she has called Calgary home for the past 20 years. She graduated with a degree in dental hygiene from the Toronto College of Dental Hygiene and Auxiliaries in 2020.

Marissa is passionate about dental hygiene and dedicated to educating her patients about oral health. She believes that informed patients are empowered to take charge of their dental care.

Outside of work, Marissa enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading and baking which keeps her balanced and inspired.

Kimberly received her Registered Dental Assisting Level 2 education from the College of New Caledonia in Prince George, BC, in 1997 and her Provisional Prosthodontic Module from Okanagan University College in Kelowna, BC, in 2000. During her 23 years as a dental assistant, she has had the opportunity to gain experience assisting in many fields such as periodontics, oral surgery, implants and crown and bridge. She is always looking forward to learning and expanding her dental skills.

Kimberly enjoys meeting new people in the office and helps make them feel comfortable and at ease—she especially loves working with children!

In her free time, you can find her at the rink watching/volunteering for her son’s hockey team or finding restaurant-quality recipes to make for her family.

Jena’s initial career path was in aviation. She immigrated from Thailand in 2021. At that time she changed her career path to dentistry and completed the Dental Assisting program at SAIT. She loves taking care of her patients to make sure that they get the best care all the time.

Jena loves playing sports such as badminton, swimming, and running. She is also a pet lover. She takes care of a two-year-old cat, Benimaru.

Alice has been part of Calgary’s Dental community for over 20 years. She started out as a Dental Administrator and evolved to managing multiple group practices. Alice has attended many dental courses in customer service and human behaviour. She continued on this path and completed the Dale Carnegie Leadership course.

Alice gained additional customer service skills from the airline industry, specifically Wardair, Canadian Airlines, and Westjet as a reservations sales agent/ airport agent and a training instructor.

Alice’s extensive background is perfect to manage both the Downtown and Cougar Ridge offices. She applies her exceptional customer service abilities towards our wonderful team and great patients.

Alice is the mother of two adult children and her mini ShihTsu/Poodle “Miss Angie Rose”. When Alice is not working, she loves to garden, DIY projects in her home and “Glamping” in the beautiful Rocky Mountains.

Sasha is originally from the Ukraine and was raised in Toronto. In 2022 she relocated to Calgary. She brings a compassionate attitude to patient care, characterized by a welcoming demeanor. Collaborating closely with our skilled dental professionals, she ensures that every patient receives personalized attention and support.

Outside of work, Sasha finds joy in experiencing live music, painting, exploring the outdoors through hiking, and capturing the beauty of landscapes through photography.

Marcela studied French literature at York University in Toronto where she grew up. She later realized her passion was in health sciences and helping people and switched her studies to dental assisting. She has been working in the dental industry for more than 20 years as a patient coordinator . She moved to Calgary in 2024 with her husband of 23 years. She loves meeting new people and is passionate about making patients feel comfortable and welcomed.

When she is not working she enjoys reading, yoga, the opera, musicals, travelling overseas to visit relatives and volunteering at a shelter.