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Northwest Dentistry is an independent dental clinic offering personalized care from an experienced dentist who remembers your name.
Dr. Katherine Creaser attended the University of King’s College and received her Bachelor of Science in 2009 after which she was accepted into Dalhousie School of Dentistry where she graduated with her Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2013. Dr. Creaser began her career practicing in Porters Lake but she is excited to return to the Armdale community as she grew up in the Purcell’s Cove area.
Dr. Creaser is committed to advancing her dental education through a wide variety of dental continuing education courses, which she attends across the country. Dr. Creaser has completed advanced training in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, orthodontics, and Invisalign. Dr. Creaser is a member of the Canadian Dental Association and the Nova Scotia Dental Association.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Creaser enjoys spending time with her husband and son, playing ultimate frisbee, hiking with her family, and dabbling in amateur photography.
“Dr. Creaser is a very professional and kind dentist. She took the time to thorough explain the treatment required. She made me feel at ease through the treatment process. Her staff are great too. I would highly recommend Dr. Creaser [if you’re] looking for a dentist in Halifax!”
— ratemds.com
What we do:
Dental services
Fillings
Crowns and Bridges
Veneers
Root canals
Extractions
Dentures
Orthodontics
Invisalign
Implants
Whitening (in-office and take-home kits)
Preventive services
Dental exam and cleanings
Oral cancer screening
Oral appliances
Emergency services
After-hours emergency care for our patients
Our team
Tammy Elmer
Office Administrator
Originally from Halifax, Tammy ventured to Toronto where she began her career in dentistry graduating from the Dental Office Administrative program at George Brown College. Tammy went on to graduate from the Dental Assisting program too. Tammy returned to Halifax and joined our practice almost 25 years ago. In the beginning, she performed both administrative and dental assisting duties but now she is the face that greets you when you arrive for your appointment and handles our clinic administration. Outside of work, she has a passion for art and paper crafting, spending time with her family, and walking her French bulldog.
Ashley Power
Dental Hygienist
Ashley graduated from the Diploma of Dental Hygiene Program at Oulton College in 2018. Originally from Trepassey, Newfoundland, she also received a BSc in Biochemistry-Nutrition at Memorial University. Outside of helping people achieve healthy smiles, Ashley has a passion for healthy living - enjoying running, cooking and the great outdoors!
Carley Maynard
Dental Hygienist
Carley was born and raised in the heart of Herring Cove, just outside of Halifax. She moved to Moncton, New Brunswick in 2016 to complete her Diploma in Dental Hygiene at Oulton College. She moved back to Herring Cove after completing her diploma to find a job at our clinic; where she was a patient growing up! Outside of work she likes spending time with family and enjoying the outdoors.
Kathy Burns
Dental Assistant
Kathy graduated from the Dental Assisting program at the NSCC and has been a registered dental assistant for 38 years; she worked along side of Dr. Bell for 35 years and now works along side of Dr. Creaser. Kathy lives in Halifax with her husband and her four-legged family. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys the outdoors, walking, and weekend road trips with her friends.
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We make it easy by working with all major dental insurance companies and credit cards; we can also direct bill for most insurance plans.