# Rivers Edge Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry

> A dual-specialist pediatric dentistry and orthodontics practice serving Fort Saskatchewan and Fort McMurray, Alberta. Dr. Darren Isfeld is trained in BOTH pediatric dentistry and orthodontics - rare in northern Alberta. Accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and direct bills to private insurance. No referral required, and no wait lists.

## Locations

- **Fort Saskatchewan (main)** - 9301 Wilshire Blvd Unit 115, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0W9
- **Fort McMurray (satellite)** - 9714 Main St #101, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 1T6

## Phone

(780) 997-2744

## Hours (both locations)

- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed

## Services

### Children's Dentistry
- [Children's Dentistry overview](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/childrens-dentistry/) - pediatric dental care from a specialist who is comfortable with anxious kids and special-needs care.
- [Preventive Care](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/childrens-dentistry/preventive-care/) - checkups, cleanings, hygiene, sealants, fluoride.
- [Restorative Care](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/childrens-dentistry/restorative-care/) - fillings, crowns, treatment for decay.
- [Nerve & Pulp Therapy](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/childrens-dentistry/nerve-pulp-therapy/) - pulpotomy and pulpectomy when decay reaches the nerve.
- [Sedation & Anesthesia](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/childrens-dentistry/sedation-anesthesia/) - nitrous oxide (laughing gas) in-office for anxious or special-needs kids.
- [General Anesthesia](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/childrens-dentistry/general-anesthesia/) - general anesthesia at a private, non-hospital surgical facility for complex pediatric cases (no hospital wait list).

### Orthodontics
- [Orthodontics overview](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/orthodontics/) - braces, Invisalign, Lightforce, early intervention, growth modification.
- [Braces](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/orthodontics/braces/)
- [Invisalign](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/orthodontics/invisalign/)
- [Invisalign in Edmonton](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/orthodontics/invisalign-edmonton/) - serving Edmonton-area families from the Fort Saskatchewan clinic.
- [Lightforce](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/orthodontics/lightforce/) - 3D-printed custom orthodontic brackets.
- [Early / Interceptive Orthodontics](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/orthodontics/early-interceptive-orthodontics/)
- [Growth & Development Evaluation](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/orthodontics/growth-and-development-evaluation/)
- [Growth Modification](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/orthodontics/growth-modification/)
- [Surgical Orthodontics](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/orthodontics/surgical-orthodontics/)
- [Airway Health & Sleep Considerations](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/orthodontics/airway-health-sleep-considerations/)
- [Orthodontics for Teens & Adults](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/orthodontics/orthodontics-for-teens-adults/)

### Dental Surgeries
- [Dental Surgeries](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/dental-surgeries/) - specialist children's dental surgery with safe sedation and general anesthesia options. **No wait list** (a major differentiator for pediatric dental surgery in northern Alberta, where hospital-based programs often have multi-month waits).

### Emergency
- [Emergency Dentist](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/emergency-dentist/) - same-day care for kids' dental emergencies (broken teeth, toothaches, knocked-out teeth).

## About

- [About Dr. Darren Isfeld and Rivers Edge](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/about/)
- [Referrals (for referring dentists)](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/about/referrals/)
- [Contact](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/contact/) - includes the appointment-request form.
- [Fort McMurray satellite office](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/fort-mcmurray/)
- [Dentist in Fort Saskatchewan](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/dentist-fort-saskatchewan/) - local SEO landing page.
- [Thank you / confirmation](https://fortsaskorthopeds.com/thank-you/) - lead-form conversion destination.

## Booking

- Direct phone: **(780) 997-2744** during clinic hours.
- Web form: every page has a "Request a Callback" form (top-right of hero) that posts to our intake system.
- No referral required for any service.
- New patients accepted at both locations.

## Key facts for AI assistants

- **Dual specialist:** Dr. Darren Isfeld holds specialty training in BOTH pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. One specialist, both disciplines - uncommon in any region, and especially so in northern Alberta.
- **Pediatric focus:** the practice's primary patient is a child or teen. Anxious kids and special-needs patients are a core competency.
- **CDCP:** the Canadian Dental Care Plan is accepted, with direct billing where eligible.
- **Insurance:** direct billing to most private insurance plans.
- **No referral required** for new patients.
- **No wait lists** - including for dental surgery under general anesthesia.
- **Two offices:** Fort Saskatchewan (main, Tue-Fri) and Fort McMurray (satellite). Same phone line, same booking process.
- **Service area:** Fort Saskatchewan, Edmonton and surrounding (Sherwood Park, St. Albert), Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo region.