Foothills Dental Group

Dr. Asil Abdul obtained her first dental degree, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, from the University of Baghdad, Iraq in 2000, subsequently working at the Baghdad Teaching Hospital - a multidisciplinary hospital where she was exposed to a vast variety of dental procedures. After moving to Canada, Dr. Abdul graduated in 2008 with Honors from John Abbott College in Quebec, obtaining her Diplôme d’Etudes Collégiales in Dental Hygiene. Dr. Abdul then pursued her dental education further and joined the International Dentist Degree program at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg and, in 2013, graduated with Honors as well from the University of Manitoba receiving her Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree. Dr. Abdul strives for excellence and, during the course of her education, received several scholarships and awards for her academic and professional excellence including the Mary Jane Ego Scholarship for Excellence in Oral Surgery, the American Academy of Operative Dentistry Award for providing the most outstanding restorative care to her patients, and being named to the Deans Honors List for achieving high academic standing. In February of 2014, Dr.Abdul has successfully completed the Curriculum for the Intravenous Conscious Sedation Program conducted by The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Abdul also takes tremendous pride in being able to provide comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages owing to her wide range of experiences in Pediatric Dentistry, Endodontics , Oral surgery , Prosthodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Abdul also speaks three languages - English, Arabic and French - which is a great asset in establishing good communication with her patients and overcoming language barriers. She believes that dentistry is first and foremost about caring for her patients and striving to deliver excellent dental care and service in a relaxing, friendly environment. As an active member of Alberta Dental Association and College and the Canadian Dental Association, Dr. Abdul keeps up-to-date on the latest techniques by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars to continually refine her skills and standards of patient care.

Dr. Yates graduated from the University of Alberta Dental Faculty in 1977. After graduation Dr. Yates worked with the North Calgary Dental Associates Group. In March 1993, Dr. Yates opened the current location.