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Got Teeth?

Got Teeth?

By TREC Dental

From our mouths about your mouths, we talk about oral health. Are clear aligners right for you? Is there actually a connection between oral health issues and total body health and wellness? How exactly do you brush baby teeth? Host Dr. Jan Jaffer graduated in his early 20’s and took his drive to be better to grow his father’s single dental clinic into the TREC Dental Partnership operating 15 dental clinics and a digital dental laboratory in the Calgary area.
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Episode 20: Creating Healthy Habits

Got Teeth?Feb 01, 2022

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Episode 20: Creating Healthy Habits
Feb 01, 202207:35
Episode 19: Let’s Talk Dental Implants with Dr. Hardeep Gill
Nov 30, 202108:22
Episode 18: Dentistry FAQ - We Put Dr. Jan in the Dr. Google Hot Seat
Oct 06, 202112:27
Episode 17: Part 2 - Treatment Options for TMJD

Episode 17: Part 2 - Treatment Options for TMJD

Join us in Part 2 of this two-part series with our very own "Sherlock Holmes of the TMJ", Dr. Larry Stanleigh of Wildwood Dental Clinic, as he explains the treatment options available for TMJD.

For additional information on managing the pain associated with TMJD, please feel free to visit our website for a location near you.

Follow us: @TRECDental www.trecdental.com

Jul 02, 202115:40
Episode 17: Part 1 - What You Need to Know About the TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint)
Jul 01, 202113:56
Episode 16: Nutrition Tips for your SMILE

Episode 16: Nutrition Tips for your SMILE

Join us as Arlene, a Registered Dental Assistant that has been with Chew Chew Paediatric Dentistry for over 30 years, chats with Dr. Jan.

When it comes to selecting healthy snacks, it is important to also consider the ‘sticky factor’ when evaluating overall the impact on your teeth.  Dr. Jan Jaffer is joined by Arlene, a Registered Dental Assistant with Chew Chew Pediatric Dentistry as they discuss this very topic.  

For more information or to find a dental clinic near you, please visit us at www.trecdental.com or follow along at @trecdental on Facebook or Instagram.  :)

Jun 03, 202109:33
Episode 15 - Ranchlands Dental is Celebrating 40 Years!
May 06, 202124:09
Episode 14 - Tell Me About the Benefits of Invisalign® (Clear Aligner) Therapy
Apr 01, 202111:39
Episode 13: Cavity Prevention Tips for Keeping Your Child’s Teeth Healthy

Episode 13: Cavity Prevention Tips for Keeping Your Child’s Teeth Healthy

Join Dr. Jan Jaffer and Dr. Orest Pilipowicz of Chew Chew Pediatric Dentistry as they discuss several cavity prevention tips to keep your child’s teeth healthy.

  • At what age should you take your child to see a dentist? 
  • When should you start using fluoride toothpaste? 
  • Is it necessary to fix cavities in baby teeth? 
  • Cavity Prevention 
  • Sealants 
  • Cavity Prevention 
  • Nutrition   

For additional information, please visit www.chewchew.com or www.trecdental.com.

Mar 04, 202112:19
Episode 12: Sedation Dentistry with Dr. Cheyanne Olsen

Episode 12: Sedation Dentistry with Dr. Cheyanne Olsen

Join us as Dr. Cheyanne Olsen of Crestmont Dental explains Sedation Dentistry.

Nervous to go to the dentist? Previous bad experience? Having an invasive dental procedure? Just want to feel a little more comfortable at an appointment? These are all common sentiments when thinking about an upcoming dental appointment. In fact, a 2007 article in the Journal of the American Dental Association estimates that up to 22% of dental patients suffer from extreme dental anxiety. Luckily, we dentists have many tools available to ease this anxiety, and sedation dentistry is just one of them!

Feb 03, 202107:58
Episode 11: Health, Wellness, & Nutrition Tips

Episode 11: Health, Wellness, & Nutrition Tips

Join Dr. Jan Jaffer as he talks to John Rogers from TREC FitLab and provides some health and wellness exercises we can do at home during COVID and some simple nutrition tips to follow.

Jan 04, 202115:18
Episode 10: Cosmetic Dentistry
Dec 01, 202015:58
Episode 9: Orthodontics in Kids
Nov 30, 202008:08
Episode 8: Dental Anxiety

Episode 8: Dental Anxiety

Dental anxiety is something many kids and adults experience when they visit the dentist. How does dental anxiety and the fear of visiting the dentist impact good dentistry? Why does this fear exist and what can we as dentists do about it? Dr. Tanya Chacko of the Fireside Dental of Cochrane will help unpack everything around dental anxiety in this episode of Got Teeth?.

Dr. Tanya Chacko has been a dentist for over 6 years and has been with TREC Dental for over 3 years! Dr. Chacko is an amazing and compassionate dentist who has regularly volunteered with Kindness in Action to provide oral health care to lesser served populations around the world and with CUPS Calgary Society.

Oct 07, 202016:42
Episode 7: Root Canals

Episode 7: Root Canals

Is a root canal really as painful as you think? What happens during a root canal? Learn the answers to all these and more! Join Dr. Linda Geng and Dr. Jan Jaffer as they ease your concerns about the most feared dental procedure!

Dr. Linda Geng graduated from the University of Toronto Dental School in 2009, and has been a partner with TREC Dental at The Wildwood Dental Clinic in Calgary, Alberta for 9 years. Dr. Geng regularly volunteers her time and clinic with The Alex and CUPS Dental to provide free dental work for Calgarians in need, and supports many other initiatives both in her Wildwood Clinic community as well as throughout Calgary.

Host Dr. Jan Jaffer graduated from dental school in his early 20's, and quickly became instrumental in growing his father's single dental clinic into the TREC Dental Partnership, operating 14 dental clinics and a digital dental laboratory in the Calgary area. Dr. Jaffer is actively involved in many causes including the World Partnership Walk, for which he is the Calgary chair.

Aug 26, 202017:30
Episode 6: Clear Aligners

Episode 6: Clear Aligners

Join Dr. Jan Jaffer & Dr. Jodi Gergely as they discuss their professional and personal experience with clear aligners. Many advances have been made in orthodontic treatment that has allowed even tricky cases to be treated with clear aligner therapy. So if you want to learn more about what clear aligners can do for your dental health and self-esteem, tune in!

Dr. Gergely graduated from the University of Saskatchewan School of Dentistry in 2003 and has been a partner with
TREC Dental at the Royal Oak Dental clinic in Calgary, Alberta since 2004. At her practice, she pursues her passion for helping adults with TMJ treatments and jaw development in kids.

Host Dr. Jan Jaffer graduated from dental school in his early 20's. His vision and drive led him to grow his father's single dental clinic into the TREC Dental Partnership, operating 14 dental clinics and a digital dental laboratory in the Calgary area.

Both Dr. Jaffer and Dr. Gergely have a passion for charity work. Dr. Jaffer spearheaded a partnership with CUPS Calgary to provide dentistry for Calgary's neediest citizens. He regularly volunteers overseas with both Kindness in Action and Dentistry For All as well as acting as Chair of the World Partnership Walk in Calgary.

In addition to volunteering at CUPS TREC Dental, Dr. Gergely sponsors a dental clinic in Honduras. As well, she is on the Board of Directors for IREAD helping to build schools in Pakistan and Uganda.

Aug 04, 202014:16
Episode 5: Gum Recession

Episode 5: Gum Recession

Gum recession is something many adults experience. Gum recession can have serious consequences including sensitivity and in some cases even tooth loss! But is there something you can do about gum recession? Dr. Mebs Sayani of the Ranchlands Dental Clinic will walk you through pinhole treatment for recession. 


Dr. Sayani has been a dentist for over 25 years and has been with TREC Dental for over a decade! Dr. Sayani is a wonderful, compassionate dentist. He regularly volunteers with Kindness in Action to provide oral health care to lesser served populations around the world.

Jul 08, 202011:37
Episode 4: Taking Care of Kid's Teeth

Episode 4: Taking Care of Kid's Teeth

Learn how to effectively clean kid's teeth and some healthy habits that will benefit the whole family. 

Dr. Noor Jaffer has been a dentist for 42 years and started Ranchlands Dental Clinic in 1981. Passionate that every child deserves a chance for the best life possible, Noor founded IREAD in 2009 as a means by which to make early childhood development programs available to children in developing countries. He continues as IREAD’s President and Chair, and regularly visits IREAD’s Ugandan and Pakistani ECD Centres and communities.

To learn more visit iread.org 

Apr 07, 202023:49
Episode 3: Sleep Apnea

Episode 3: Sleep Apnea

Are you keeping your loved ones awake with your snoring? Do you wake up not feeling rested? You might have sleep apnea. Learn all about this serious sleep disorder from our guest speaker Dr. Mebs Sayani our guest speaker on this month's episode of the TREC Dental "Got Teeth" podcast.

Mar 09, 202021:40
Episode 2: Crooked Teeth in Kids and Myofunctional Habits
Feb 11, 202017:15
Episode 1: Mouth Body Connection

Episode 1: Mouth Body Connection

How is the mouth connected to the body? What can your oral health tell you about your full body health? Dr. Jaffer discusses these vital issues and more with Dr. Manjula Reddy.  Dr. Reddy has been a dentist for over 20 years and is a partner at the TREC Dental Creekside Dental clinic in Calgary, Alberta.  She organizes several charitable initiatives in Calgary on behalf of TREC Dental and is actively involved with Dentistry for All, having been on numerous missions to Guatemala. She is also keenly interested in the mouth-body connection, having studied this extensively with the Kois Center.

Jan 13, 202015:17