Preventive Care
Checkups, cleanings, fluoride, sealants. The everyday care that protects growing smiles.
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Children's Dentistry
A Pediatric Dental Specialist Who Makes Kids Comfortable
Dr. Darren Isfeld cares for kids from baby's first tooth through their teen years. Calm, kid-first care in Fort Saskatchewan and Fort McMurray. Great with anxious kids and special-needs patients.
- Dual specialist. Pediatric dentistry AND orthodontics.
- Comfortable with anxious kids and special-needs experience.
- No referral required. Book directly.
- CDCP accepted + direct billing to most insurance.
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Pediatric Dental Services Under One Specialist
The full range of children's dental care, from routine checkups to in-clinic surgery, delivered by a pediatric specialist who works exclusively with kids and teens.
Restorative Care
Fillings, crowns, and gentle treatment when decay catches a tooth before you do.
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Pulpotomy and pulpectomy when decay reaches the nerve. Saves the tooth without trauma.
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Nitrous oxide and oral sedation for kids who are anxious or have special needs.
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In-clinic general anesthesia for complex cases. No hospital wait list.
Learn moreWhy Families Choose a Pediatric Specialist
A general dentist sees patients of every age. A pediatric specialist sees only children - and is trained for exactly the things parents worry about.
Anxious kids are our specialty.
Kid-sized chairs, kid-paced conversations, and clinicians who explain every step before it happens. The first visit is built to be easy so the next one is even easier.
Special needs care.
Quiet rooms, longer appointments, sensory-friendly tools, and sedation options when they help. Tell us what your child needs and we'll plan around it.
One specialist, two specialties.
Dr. Isfeld is dual-trained in pediatric dentistry AND orthodontics. If your child's smile needs both, they don't need two practices.
Insurance shouldn't be a homework assignment.
We direct-bill most private insurance, accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), and explain coverage in plain language before treatment.
Common Questions From Parents
When should my child first see a dentist?
The Canadian Dental Association recommends the first dental visit by age one, or within six months of the first tooth appearing. Early visits build trust and catch small issues before they grow.
Do you accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)?
Yes. Rivers Edge is a CDCP-participating provider and direct-bills the plan for eligible patients. We also direct-bill most private insurance.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is required for any of our pediatric dental, orthodontic, or surgical services.
Can you help if my child is anxious about the dentist?
Yes. We adjust the pace and offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, or in-clinic general anesthesia depending on what each child needs.
Do you treat children with special needs?
Yes. Appointment length, environment, and sedation strategy are adjusted to each child. Tell us when you book and we will plan around your child.
How long is the wait for a first appointment?
There is no wait list. New patient appointments are typically available within days, and in-clinic dental surgery under general anesthesia is scheduled without a hospital wait.
Why Rivers Edge
What makes Rivers Edge different
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A dual-trained specialist
Pediatric dentistry and orthodontics in one doctor - a rare combination in Alberta.
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In-clinic anesthesia
Complex cases handled in our clinic, with no multi-month hospital wait list.
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Calm, kid-first care
Gentle, child-paced visits with sedation options for anxious and special-needs kids.
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Two Alberta locations
Convenient care in both Fort Saskatchewan and Fort McMurray.
Meet Your Specialist
Dr. Darren Isfeld, DDS
Dual-trained specialist - pediatric dentistry & orthodontics
A rare combination in Alberta. One specialist for your child's whole growing smile - so you're not handed off between practices as they age. Certified in both pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, Dr. Isfeld treats every child himself.
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We're Looking Forward To Seeing Your Smile
Two locations in Fort Saskatchewan and Fort McMurray. Whether it's your child's first visit or a follow-up, fill out the form and we'll call you back to book.
- No referral required. Book directly.
- Direct billing. Most insurance plans.
- CDCP accepted. Canadian Dental Care Plan.
- Flexible financing. Payment plans available.
Request a Callback
Tell us what you need and we'll call you back to book a time that works.