Welcome to Sylvan Lake Dental Centre
We provide a variety of dental treatments and have a reputation in the community for providing personalized care to all of our patients. From our recent satisfaction surveys for 2022, the top 5 awards used to describe us were “Professional, Friendly, Supportive, and Helpful”. We are proud of our comprehensive examinations and our goal to provide quality dentistry.
Our dental team is dedicated to helping you maintain your health and your beautiful smile for many years to come. A healthy smile is an important element of your general health, and it’s our goal to provide you with current procedures available in an environment that’s comfortable, professional, and welcoming.
Dr. Juliana Rodriguez
Dr. Juliana Rodriguez was born in Colombia and moved to Calgary, Alberta, when she was ten years old. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loma Linda University in 2015, beginning her dental career right here in Sylvan Lake before spending several years practicing in Calgary. In 2020, after meeting her husband Corey, she returned to Sylvan Lake, became the owner of Sylvan Lake Dental Centre, and chose to put down roots and raise her family in the community.
As the owner and clinical leader, Dr. Juliana is committed to Sylvan Lake Dental Centre’s vision: to improve lives and be the trusted treatment center. Guided by the mission to honor what matters most and deliver care with integrity and compassion, she works to create an environment where both patients and team members feel supported.
Dr. Juliana practices all aspects of general dentistry and has a special passion for working with children and families. She has developed a strong focus on tethered oral tissue releases, a field close to her heart as Dr. Hill performed releases on her own two children. This experience, along with her own challenges with breastfeeding, inspired her to work closely with lactation experts to support parents and infants through their feeding journeys. The affinity of her clinical work is centered around supporting healthy development of the orofacial structures. She also enjoys cosmetic and restorative dentistry, including veneers, crowns, bridges, and Invisalign, helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Juliana values building trusting, supportive relationships with her patients. Outside of dentistry, she loves camping and going to the beach with her family, and she and Corey enjoy discovering new restaurants together.
Dr. Kelvin A.W. Hill
Since coming to Sylvan Lake Dental Centre in 2001, Dr. Hill has enjoyed watching the growth of the practice, the dedication of its team members, and the opportunity to serve so many wonderful people in the extended community. More recently he has taken an interest in the impact and treatment of lip- and tongue-ties in infants through adults. Dr. Hill lives in Lacombe with his wife Marcia who has family ties in Sylvan Lake.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Hill serves as a founding board member for the Saruk Centre for Leadership Development and Director of Dental Programs for the Lacombe-based humanitarian organization, A Better World Canada.
Dr. Islam Negm
Dr. Islam Negm is a dedicated dentist from Alexandria, Egypt, a coastal city on the Mediterranean. Fulfilling his dream, he moved to Canada to practice dentistry after graduating from the University of Alexandria in 2003. Driven by dental innovation and high standards, he embarked on his North American journey bypassing the United States National Board Dental Exam in 2005. With extensive experience and a commitment to excellence, Dr. Negm provides dental procedures and sedation, including Invisalign and IV sedation. He is a proud Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI). Beyond dentistry, Dr. Negm enjoys outdoor activities, road trips, swimming, badminton, and cherishing a happy married life with two children.
Dr. Paula Rodriguez
Dr. Paula was born in Colombia, and moved to Calgary, Alberta, at the age of seven. She earned her dental degree from the University of Queensland in Australia in 2022. Drawn to dentistry as the perfect blend of art and science, she loves being able to use both creativity and technical skill every day. She especially enjoys aesthetic dentistry, root canals, and oral surgery, and she finds it deeply rewarding to help patients get out of pain while building authentic, long-lasting relationships with them and their families.
Outside the office, Paula loves painting, weight training, and spending time near the beach. She is very close with her two sisters and adores her nieces. Patients might be surprised to learn that she used to ride a motorcycle! Her favorite movie is The Lion King, and she loves watching TV shows in her downtime. If she weren’t a dentist, she would be a professional artist. Her favorite quote is: “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” Paula’s favorite travel destination is Portugal, and she dreams of visiting Italy someday.
Dr. Mika Wierenga
Dr. Mika grew up and still lives in Lacombe, Alberta. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Alberta in 2016. Drawn to dentistry because of her passion for healthcare, helping people, and working with her hands, she enjoys all aspects of dentistry but especially loves surgery, esthetic cases, and prosthodontics. She has completed additional training in nitrous and oral sedation as well as continuing education through SPEAR Education.
For Dr. Mika, building trusting relationships is the most rewarding part of dentistry. She strives to ensure every patient feels comfortable and heard during their visit. If she weren’t a dentist, she would likely be a psychologist, which was her undergraduate focus.
Outside of work, Mika enjoys baking, camping, and spending time with her husband, Jonathan, and their three young children. Patients are often surprised to learn that her name is Japanese (pronounced “mee-kay”), inspired by her parents’ time teaching English in Japan. When she has time to relax, she loves watching documentaries and baking shows. Her favorite places to travel are the Canadian Rockies, including Canmore, Banff, and Kananaskis. Her favorite quote is “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts”.
Dr. Rafaella Shammas
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