Dr. Boyko earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Saskatchewan where he was recognized for his performance in Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Restorative Dentistry and Oral Medicine. He focuses on comprehensive care and enjoys educating patients about their dental health to help them make informed choices and maintain their smiles for lifetime. He is passionate about the outdoors and especially enjoys spending time in the mountains hiking or scrambling.

Dr. Shawna Kufley is back in town! From Manitoba to Calgary to Victoria, she is back! She has been in the game for some time now as she graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2014. Dr. Kufley is committed to making your experience in the chair a positive one, taking time to educate and empower you to take control of your oral health. She enjoys doing a wide range of dental procedures including root canals, implant dentistry, and Invisalign. She strives to provide the highest standard of proactive and preventative dental care. In addition to being a newer mom, Dr. Shawna loves spending time being active outdoors and has given time to volunteer dental care. (A side note: to get the correct pronunciation of her last name, rhyme it with soufflé 😉) Call our office today to meet Dr. Shawna Kufley!

Dr. Mirna Rizkallah focuses on providing quality dental work in a comfortable and caring environment. She is best described as a relationship builder, committed & conscientious person. She takes great pleasure in educating her patients on their oral health. Dr. Mirna is a member of the Alberta Dental Association and is a strong believer in staying up to date by taking courses and keeping abreast of the latest technologies that are available. Outside of the clinic, she loves spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys cooking, traveling, and playing card games. At 17th Ave Dental Choice, we have a wonderful team working together to provide the best experience for our patients. Dr. Mirna is excited to have the opportunity to get to know you personally and help to improve your oral health. Dr. Mirna speaks English, French and Arabic.

Dr. Andrea Piccoli moved to Canada from Argentina in 2003 and has been practicing general dentistry since 1992. She enjoys providing all general dentistry services including root canal therapy and Invisalign treatment. Dr. Piccoli is passionate about educating patients on their oral health and helping them make informed choices to maintain their smiles for life. Dr. Piccoli loves traveling, hiking and fitness and she is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Holly Gushue is a proud Albertan having grown up in Calgary and Airdrie. She completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry at the University of Lethbridge and continued studies in Chemistry at the University of Calgary before moving across the world to attend the Doctor of Dental Medicine program at the University of Sydney in Australia. During her studies, Dr. Gushue worked on multiple clinical rotations in several facilities, including a rotation with the Royal Flying Doctors Service, where she provided dental treatment to patients with limited access to care. She strives to provide the best quality care for her patients while making them feel comfortable and confident with their treatment, their overall oral health and their smile. She is happy to be back home in Calgary and enjoys spending time with her husband and son, snowboarding and playing golf.

Dr. Sahib Lotey was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta where he attended the University of Alberta for his Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Biology. He then went on to obtain his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Detroit Mercy where he was able to treat patients in an underserviced community. After graduation Dr. Lotey moved back to Alberta and wanted to continue treating patients who had difficulty accessing dental care. This is why he chose to work in the communities of High Prairie and Edson before moving to Calgary. Dr. Lotey enjoys all aspects of dentistry but loves to make personal connections with his patients. When Dr. Lotey is not working he enjoys traveling, golfing, hiking, and checking out the local food scene.

Dr. Damola Baiyere’s interest in dentistry started in her elementary years, being the daughter of an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. Dr B, as she is fondly called by patients, strives to always apply the best version of herself and is very passionate about helping to create happy smiles. She offers all general dentistry services including wisdom teeth extractions and Invisalign. When she is not working, she loves to spend time watching movies with her husband. She also enjoys cooking, hanging out and window-shopping with her two daughters.

Dr. Aliya Rajwani is passionate about dentistry and enjoys to provide quality services and education to all of her patients. She performs Invisalign® and other cosmetic procedures as well as restorative dentistry. Dr. Rajwani is great with the students and faculty of the University of Calgary and promotes a positive experience for both her patients and staff alike. By aligning to the Dental Choice set of Core Values, Dr. Rajwani is committed the quality patient care and creating super satisfied patients.

Dr. Jennifer Li received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Calgary followed by her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Saskatchewan. It is her goal to provide a comfortable experience for all patients while building long term relationships with them. Dr. Li provides all general dentistry services including Invisalign and wisdom teeth extractions.

Dr. Ruby Bhutani graduated from Western University with a DDS (Doctor in Dental Surgery) in London, ON after completing her Bachelor of Science degree at University of Alberta. She is excited to come back to Alberta to provide dental care! She believes in creating and maintaining optimal dental health care for her patients through compassion, empathy and trust. She believes in educating patients by taking complex information and making it tangible for them, advocating for the needs of patients and dedicating herself to life-long learning so that she can remain challenged to offer not just her best, but rather the best care possible.

Dr. Kowalchuk was born and raised in Calgary. He attended Boston University School of Dental Medicine, graduating top of his class in 2006. Working in health centers and community clinics gave Dr. Kowalchuk experience with many diverse patients and procedures, and he learned how to help all different types of patients.

Dr. Kowalchuk takes pride in staying up to date on the latest developments in dentistry. He believes that it’s important that he and his team are constantly developing their skills to take care of patients. He offers a range of general dental services and ensures that each person leaves with a plan in place to tackle their dental needs.

When not in the office, Dr. Kowalchuk can be found with his wife and seven children hiking, travelling or supporting several charitable and community organizations.

Dr. Cheung, a native to Calgary, has been working in the dental field for over 10 years. Her journey commenced after she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in biology; when she began working as a sterilization technician and chairside assistant at a dental clinic. Dr. Cheung developed her passion for dentistry here and went on to pursue her dental hygiene degree in Vancouver at the University of British Columbia. After practicing as a dental hygienist for a few years, Dr. Cheung decided to return to school to become a dentist. She wanted to be able to do more for her patients.

Her journey took her on an adventure to Australia, where she received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Sydney. While studying dentistry, Dr. Cheung participated in extracurricular elective programs in endodontics and emergency dentistry. She also completed a rural placement where she served communities with limited access to dental care.

This is something that she wishes to continue in the future. Dr. Cheung enjoys all aspects of dentistry and most of all, she loves building lasting relationships with her patients. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Cheung’s other passions are food and cooking. She enjoys travelling and spending time in the outdoors. Dr. Cheung recently welcomed a baby boy and loves spending time with him and her family.

Dr. Yitong Guo received his Bachelor of Medical Science and his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Alberta. During that time, he had the opportunity to provide care to patients with complex medical needs at the hospital, to underserved populations in low-income neighbourhoods, and to rural populations in McLennan, Alberta. Dr. Guo was born in Beijing, China, and was raised in Calgary, Alberta from a young age. He is fluent in both English and Mandarin and can serve patients in both languages. He practices all aspects of general dentistry, and particularly enjoys doing restorative treatment to restore dental esthetics and dental function. Outside of work, he enjoys travelling to new countries, hiking in Banff, reading non-fiction novels, trying out new restaurants, and catching up on the latest Netflix shows!

Dr. Amin Datu completed his degree in dentistry at the University of Alberta and has over 25 years of experience providing all general dentistry services including wisdom teeth extractions, root canal therapy and Invisalign treatment. It is important to Dr. Datu to provide quality dentistry and welcome his patients to an office where their care is his number one priority. We are confident that his friendly and compassionate manner will create a comforting environment for all of his patients.

Dr. Boyko earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Saskatchewan where he was recognized for his performance in Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Restorative Dentistry and Oral Medicine. He focuses on comprehensive care and enjoys educating patients about their dental health to help them make informed choices and maintain their smiles for lifetime. He is passionate about the outdoors and especially enjoys spending time in the mountains hiking or scrambling.