Dr Frank Giesbrecht

Dr Frank Giesbrecht graduated from the University of Manitoba Faculty of Dentistry in 1970. He received awards each year in the Faculty of Dentistry for Academic and Clinical excellence. In his 4th year he was elected Student Body President and that remains one of his most cherishing and fulfilling memories of being a dental student.

He engaged in a brief 6 year career as a Dental Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces gaining an honorable discharge and retiring with the rank of Major. Following his departure from the military he relocated his family to Calgary and continues to practice to this day.

Dr Giesbrecht has practiced General dentistry for 30 years and has continued to study and become proficient in a variety of areas such as sedation dentistry, head and neck pain, smile designs and all aspects of adult general dentistry.

After selling his practice in the winter of 2005 he took some time to travel and rest and has since joined the team at Sierra Dental as an associate dentist.

Frank has 4 young grandchildren and has found his new role as a grandparent very fulfilling. Aside from interests in tennis and golf he enjoys being a leader of small home group bible study.

Dr Giesbrecht continues his passion for dentistry and looks forward to continuing his beloved profession as an associate at Sierra Dental for many years to come.

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"Compassion makes a world of difference"

Thank you so much for my message at work. Everything is going great. I can't believe what a great experience I had yesterday. It's refreshing to have a dentist who actually believed me when I said, "freezing doesn't work" and strives to make the procedure as comfortable as possible. You have genuine care and compassion for your patients which is very much appreciated. I no longer dread going to the dentist - I almost look forward to it. One of my major goals is to have a healthy smile.

Thank you so much for taking the time to fix my tooth so quickly (and the other work as well). I look forward to our future appointments to fix the rest. Thanks again!!

Kristal Shaw

"Pain Free, Quickly"

After at least 10 days of a toothache I phoned the Sierra Centre and received an immediate appointment with Dr. Giesbrecht 3 hours later that day. The problem with the tooth was identified and root canal work was scheduled 2 days later. Dr Giesbrecht and his assistant were an efficient team, completing two long (1.25mm) narrow root canals plus a temporary filling in the process. In less than one hour they were done and had saved my existing crown.

No subsequent pain was experienced and I even received a follow up call from Dr. Giesbrecht two days later to see how I was doing which was appreciated."

Ernie Wheodo

Dear Dr. Giesbrecht,

"I thank you very much for each very considerate phone call following my visits to your office. I am truly grateful to Dr. R. Johnson for referring me to your office, for the safe removal of my mercury filings. I not only found a most competent Dentist, but a truly holistic approach to wellness. At your office, I have found as much expertise as I could want, and yet no small job was unworthy of your attention. You recognized the compromised movement of my cervical spine and jaw pain and didn’t ignore it. You came forward with help and compassion and a referral to Dr J. Shelten. I am so grateful for your caring concern for your patients. I just wish to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I do wish to come to your office for getting my teeth cleaned plus any other procedures I might need. Thank you again for your excellent service and care."

Kathryn Rehm

Dear Dr Giesbrecht,

"Just a short note of thanks for your care and attention during my recent root canal procedures at Sierra. Not ever having had a root canal before, I was quite anxious about the procedure, but you were sure to provide the proper amount of freezing which totally eliminated any discomfort during the entire process. It was wonderful to obtain immediate relief from the toothache which I was experiencing when I came to see you."

Gary Boucher

"We Could Fix Everything…

My name is Leslie and I have been a patient of Dr. Giesbrecht and his team for the past two years. I came to Dr. Giesbrecht just after a year of grueling chemo therapy treatments. As a result of my chemo and the stress of my cancer I had managed to crack and or break several teeth. My teeth were a mess and I was both reluctant and terrified to contemplate any more invasive treatments. I cried the first time Dr. Giesbrecht took my hand and told me we could fix everything. It had been a long road of stress fractures, root canals, inlays and most recently a bridge. Dr Giesbrecht is always available; often calling in evenings and weekends to check on me. He and his team are truly kind and compassionate. He is professional and optimistic and always takes the time to explain procedures and alternative treatments. I walked into Sierra Dental having recently moved from Toronto. I asked for someone with compassion and experience and was directed to Dr. Giesbrecht and his wonderful team. Unfortunately, I don’t think he has seen the last of me. However I can say that I walk into the clinic less afraid, knowing that I am receiving the best possible care."

Leslie

"Service Stands Out"

My emergency dental call at midnight Wednesday was returned promptly at 7:30 Am Thursday morning. The receptionist asked how soon could we get there and told me they would be ready for me. Twenty two minutes later I was in the chair meeting my new dentist friend Frank Giesbrecht. In thirty minutes he got me out of pain and able to rehearse and perform for the weekend. He knew exactly how to proceed through this for me. Dr. Giesbrecht phoned me from the office, the airport and twice from a seminar he was attending in the United States over the next few days. He helped with pain management over the weekend and took steps to assure the proper procedure on Monday morning. I have always taken pride in my performing abilities but the success of that weekend is definitely attributed to my new dentist friend Frank Giesbrecht. Thank you Frank and your wonderful reception staff as well.

Another lesson in my retirement… Dental emergencies are still what they have always been….EMERGENCIES. Thank you for your care."

Guy Duern
Loyal patient since 1984

"A Way Around TMJ"

I suffer from TMJ. As a result, a trip to the dentist for anything extensive is almost impossible as I cannot open my mouth wide enough for an extended period of time. I decided to try sedation dentistry and nothing could have been easier. The dentist gave me medication for sleeping the night before and a pill to take one hour before the appointment. There was no pain and no residual effects other than sleepiness after the appointment. I would highly recommend this type of dentistry."

S. Reynolds

"Sedation helps me to forget to be Scared"

I have always had a great aversion to dental work. I got anxious and worried for months in advance of any upcoming dental work. I heard about Sedation Dentistry and asked my Dentist Dr. Frank Giesbrecht about it. Turns out he was trained in Oral Sedation and we gave it a try.

Now I don’t get anxious or worried about going to the dentist. I have no pain and don’t remember a bit of the procedures. I have been very pleased and relieved to be able to have sedation for difficult procedures."

Sincerely,
John B. Johnsen

"No hesitation recommending your dental sedation service"

I would like to express my appreciation for your sedation services during the past three years. Due to an unfortunate experience in 2005 with another Dentist I began to fear the Dentist at a higher level than I did previously. I knew avoiding the dentist office was not going to solve this problem so I turned to the option of sedation and to your services.

My experience with your service has been excellent; your staff are professional, courteous and considerate. Your instructions to prepare me for the appointment are always easy to follow and I arrive for my visit in a relaxed frame of mind. I don’t remember anything after climbing into the dental chair and I am completely relaxed the entire time and when I arrive home.

I have no hesitation recommending your dental sedation service to anyone.

Ted Shaver