Sierra Centre - Support of Community Sports

Sierra is extremely proud of our ongoing support of Community Sports and Events!

Edge School Junior Womens Hockey League

Dear Dr. Knebel,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking part in our Junior Women's Hockey League Tournament recently. Offering Pro Form Sports Mouthguards to our teams, students and visitors was a great chance to introduce your product to eveyone and a benefit to all. Edge School and our Girl's Varsity Hockey Team appreciate your support.

Edge School look forward to a great relationship with Sierra Centre for Dental Wellness.

Brent
President/CEO
Edge School

October 21, 2009

Dear Dr. Knebel, Desirae & the Sierra Dental Clinic Staff

Thank you so much for bringing the Sierra Dental Clinic to our inaugural JWHL weekend. It was fantastic to have your business add excittement to our East/West weekend. We are truly grateful that you believed in our even, as it did take a visionary to see the potential of what we were trying to achieve. The Edge School has really been inspired by the fall market atmosphere we all created and would like to incorporate this idea into future tournaments. We've sent out follow-up emails to our Edge community letting them know where they can contact you to pick up their mouth guards and, or for any dental services they may be interested in.

The mouth guard offer was an extraordinary idea and not only helped our girls fundraising efforts, but will now carry forward and protect their beautiful smiles. We would also like to thank you for bidding on and winning the Kelly Hrudy question and answer session, which truly went far beyond our hopes and expectations.

Best wishes on your company' success and we look forward to working with you in the future. Thank you again for believing in and supporting our team.

Sincerely,

Franci
The Edge Varsity Girls, Families, Coaches & Edge Staff

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Dr. Murray Knebel is extremely passionate about hockey and especially the development of young hockey players.

That is why the Sierra Centre has actively supported The Calgary Royals AA hockey team.

Besides active financial sponsorship we have generously donated FREE Custom Mouthguards to ALL Calgary Royals Players to protect their teeth as they play hockey.

As well as ongoing support for The Calgary Royals we also encourage all Calgary Royals Family Members, Staff and fans to book a FREE Orthodontic Consulation! Simply mention The Calgary Royals when booking your appointment!

Sierra Centre - Community Events

Battalion School Carnival 2010

This year the Battalion School Carnival was held on June 11, 2010. While the weather was damp, it did not dampen our spirits for raising funds for this worthwhile organization.

To increase the fun a Photobooth was set up with the help of our friends at drgphotography.ca and everyone was invited to stop by the booth and have their picture taken.

As you can see in the Gallery Slideshow below some great pictures were taken. Again our thanks to everyone who stopped by! See you next year!

To view the Carnival photo gallery, click here.

Sierra Centre - Community Wellness Partners

Community Wellness Partner Information - Coming Soon!

Sierra Centre - University Scholarships

When Dr. Murray Knebel was a struggling Dental Student, he experienced the generosity of others and has sworn to give back that generosity to other young deserving, motivated students.

Each year he generously donates a Scholarship to a local High School Student with the Dr. Knebel Scholarship.

Here is a letter he recently received from a scholarship winner who now attends Queen's University.

November 16, 2008

Dear Dr. Murray Knebel,

I am writing to express my gratitude for your sponsorship, as I was the recipient of the Dr. Knebel Scholarship this past graduation year at Bishop Carroll High School. My fIrst year of applied science at Queen's university is now in full force. My classes, community projects and homework are all very time consuming. Financial assistance from this scholarship means more time to focus on my studies, as I am not required to take a part time job. Not only has your scholarship helped fInance my education, it has also been a reward for my hard work in high school, therefore encouraging myself to continue to strive for academic excellence in the future. Thanks, again for your generosity.

Sincerely,

Kristyn

Sierra Centre - Testimonials & Patient Letters

At the Sierra Centre for Dental Wellness we are very proud of our impact on our community and every now and then we get to hear about the difference we make in some persons (or a groups) lives!

Besides getting to see some of the greatest smiles in Calgary everyday, we are fortunate to have a few examples and samples of the effect we have on our patient’s lives!

June 2010

 Earlier this evening Shouresh prep'd a Full Upper Arch for me.

I have to say I have been extremely stressed about this appointment given my fear of dentists (very wierd given I work in one)  However being a classic British case my experience with Dentistry has been far from positive in the past.

Today - I can put all these fears aside !!!    I have had two crowns done by Frank in the past and was amazed at the care and lack of pain, but found it difficult to believe a Full Upper Arch would be as painless.

Shouresh and his team (Karolina and Stephanie) have lived with my constant dirty looks in the appointments leading up to this one.  When I can't say what I want it shows all over my face !!  They did this with patience and humour and lots of explanations of procedures.  This led up to my appointment today.

I am proud to say I did not take any Ativan - advised by Shouresh and made it through the whole procedure with no pain, palpitations or Dirty looks to the team !!   I did at one point nearly bite off Shouresh's finger, however I do not do well with impressions...

My teeth look fantastic, I feel great, my experience was nothing but positive.   I cried at the end of the appointment as I was so happy - for those who know me well I do not cry often (or hardly ever !!)     I am so glad to have Shouresh look after my case and am very happy not only to be a patient at Sierra Centre but an employee also.....Everyone at the Centre this evening complimented my new "Look" and made me glad to be part of that team.......

Thank you, Thank you Shouresh, Karolina and Stephanie.  You are truly a dedicated team who work so well together !! 

Tracey Saunders
Accounts Payable
Sierra Centre for Dental Wellness

After six months of work with Shouresh I had my final inserts today.   What a fantastic job, I can't believe the difference a new smile makes.  Shouresh and his team have taught me to relax in the chair and trust my Doctor (this is a huge achievement - never mind the dental work)   I have a beautifull smile which I give Shouresh complete credit for.  He had a vision and it all came together today.  I am blessed to have such a fantastic team work on my mouth and an evironment like Sierra to allow them to achieve wonderful results every time.  We truly have excellence in this office everywhere we look.   Shouresh - go have a beer tonight and enjoy your tasting menu (which you talked about for the entire appointment - I am starving !!!)   
 
Tracey Saunders
Accounts Payable
Sierra Centre for Dental Wellness

April 2010

As a teenager my experiences in a dentist’s chair were completely miserable and therefore I had developed a huge phobia about going to see a dentist. When I realized I had a few cavities that needed to be filled I was extremely nervous.

To my surprise my visit to see Dr. Giesbrecht was very positive; I have never met a dentist filled with so much compassion for his patients. I believe that Dr. G actually understands his patients’ fear of the pain and he does an unbelievable job of completely eliminating it.  Dr. G not only did a fantastic job on my teeth, but he was able to completely calm my nervous. He even went to the extent to personally call me at home and check up on how I was doing. That is a dentist that truly cares about his patients!

My visit to see Dr. G made me realize how important it is to have a dentist with his skill and knowledge but also his support and kindness. I would like to thank Dr. G and his staff at Sierra Centre for Dental Wellness for such an encouraging experience.

I would highly recommend Dr. Giesbrecht and his staff to anyone!

Thank you again,
Andreja Holland

November 2009

I have been going to see Dr. Knebel since 1982. He and his staff are very nice and always willing to listen to your concerns. There is always someone there in case of an emergency. If you have an emergency, the dentist phone you the next day to make sure you are alright. I have never been scared to go to the dentist and his staff make you feel comfortable.

Sandra

December 2009

Dear Dr. Knebel,

On behalf of Calgary Alpine Racing Club and Calgary Alpine Snoflyers, we would like to thank you for your generous dontations.

The Gates and Gear fundraiser was a great success again this year. The monies raised from this even will help maintain an affordable, quality program for our kids.

With sincere thanks,

CARC & CASF
Fundraising Committee

December 2, 2009

Dear Dr. Knebel,

I write this letter as a thank you, to you and your staff and as a testimonial for the high regard I have for the knowledge, skills and capabilities you possess as a dental practitioner specializing in Restorative Dentistry.

For many of years I had been plagued with excessive wear on my teeth due to bite misalignment and night grinding. This had caused me to fracture a number of molars and the wear on my front teeth had reached a stage where the damage was visibly apparent. I was embarrassed to show my teeth when I smiled. Much more than just the cosmetic, I also suffered from constant, painful headaches/migraines from the excessive clenching.

I had sought treatment options from a variety of specialists in Calgary who had proposed bite alignment and a restorative plan for my teeth. After many consultations, I felt that with your broad base of experience and the confidence you had shown, that the treatment plan you proposed would give me the best chance of alleviating my issues and restoring my smile.

Since undergoing the full reconstruction of my dental work, I must say the change has been amazing. My teeth have been restored to a very natural looking state where I am proud to show off my teeth now and receive many compliments now on my smile. I feel very comfortable with the alignment, no longer feel a need to gnash or grind my teeth and most importantly: my long standing headaches have gone away as has my penchant for pain relievers.

In closing, I would like to state that I am extremely pleased with my results. I would highly recommend you to anyone who is looking for relief from the perils of night grinding and seeking to have their dental work restored. The change has been amazing and I can’t thank you enough!

Best Regards,
Kevin

December 15, 2008

Dear Dr. Murray Knebel,

The Junior League of Calgary (JLC) would like to express our gratitude for your generous donation of dental floss and toothbrushes for our Teen Christmas Totes. Your donation and support, along with the support of others in the community, has enabled us to provide a tote full of gifts for 300 teenagers in Calgary.

The 300 toles were distributed through the Together for Christmas initiative put on by nine of the fifteen Community Resource Centres in Calgary. Together for Christmas look place over two Saturdays, December 6th and December 13th at the Calgary Dream Centre. Attendees were served a complete holiday dinner and then enjoyed music, arts and crafts, and the children and teens received their gifts.

Again, thank you for helping us to make a difference in the community by enabling us to provide gifts to teenagers in need during this holiday season.

Susan,
President of the Junior League of Calgary

December 9, 2008

Dear Dr. Knebel,

Thank you for your kind contribution to the Lions/CNIB "Love of Art" fundraiser held on March 1, 2008 at the Polish Canadian Cultural Centre.

The Art Auction this year offered a wide range of outstanding quality items and exceptional values. The "competitive spirit" of the bidders and the support of the spectators made for an enjoyable evening to all those in attendance.

The funds raised at this event will allow us to continue to provide services and programs supporting people with vision loss in Alberta.

Your donation added greatly to the success of the event. We are pleased to announce that with you as a partner we were able to raise over $30,000.00 in the "fight for sight".

We are in the process of organizing the next "Love of Art" auction which will take place on February 20, 2010 at the Red and White Club. We will contact you in the New Year with more information, and hope you will consider partnering with us again. Thank you for helping to make this year's event a huge success.

Sincerely,

Pam,
Coordinator, Community Development CNIB
(on behalf of the Lions CNIB Art Auction Committee)

June 29, 2009

Dear Dr. Knebel & Staff,

Thank you for your sponsorship for the 2009 Mrs. Calgary Pageant. It was a fine event held at the Kensington Riverside Inn on June 28th. It was well attended and the Calgary Sun also covered the event.

Although I did not win the contest, it was a wonderful personal development experience in confidence that I will use throughout my life. As a contestant for the Mrs. Calgary Pageant, comes business opportunities and challenges that I would never otherwise think of. A new door has been opened and I am looking forward to seeing what is inside. The Sierra centre helped make this possible for me and I am very appreciative.

Yours truly,

Wendy

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It makes us feel good to know that we have helped these individuals and organizations!

Sierra Centre - Smiles For Life & Give Back A Smile

Smiles for Life

What is Smiles for Life?

It is a foundation created by country singer Garth Brooks that donates 100% of your teeth whitening fee directly to the Smiles for Life foundation.

As part of the Crown Council (a cutting-edge group of highly trained dentists - Sierra Centre for Dental Wellness participates in the Smiles for Life campaign offer professional teeth whitening services at a considerably reduced price and then donate 100% of the cost to Smiles for Life to help children facing serious health conditions and educational deficiencies.

Why Teeth Whitening?

Teeth whitening is the most requested dental procedure in North America. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, consumer demand for professional whitening has increased more than 300 percent since 1996.

How do I know that all of my money is being donated?

When you pay for your whitening, you write a check to the Smiles for Life Foundation, not to the dentist.

Any more questions?

Feel free to give us a call at 1-877-4SMILES (1-877-476-4537).

Give Back A Smile - AACD Charitable Foundation

Dr. Dr. Knebel,

On behalf of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation (AACDCF), we thank you for your willingness to participate in the Give Back A Smile (GBAS) program. Your volunteering commitment pledged during the annual AACD scientific session in Hawaii will enable survivors of domestic violence to regain not only their smiles, but also their lives.

When your GBAS patient is ready for a referral to your office, you will be notified of her/his name. It will then be the patient's responsibility to contact your office to schedule the consultation appointment.

If you have questions, please contact the GBAS team.

Thank you,

Lisa Fitch
Foundation Program Manager

Darcy Lyons
Foundation Assistant

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