Our Dentists:
Dr. Mark Spackman – Dentist
Dr. Mark Spackman was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta.
While raising a family Dr. Spackman attended Mount Royal University where he began his undergraduate education.
Dr. Mark Spackman’s long-standing childhood dream to become a dentist became a reality when he received his acceptance letter to the University of Alberta Dental program. He then moved his family to Edmonton where he would complete his Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees.
Dr. Mark Spackman enjoys all aspects of dentistry and strives to provide a relaxing and comfortable environment for his patients, along with top quality dental treatment. He has completed advanced training courses in oral surgery, including wisdom tooth removal, advanced training in sedation, as well as root canal therapy. Dr. Mark Spackman is always improving his education, taking courses to excel his skills in the dental field.
When Dr. Mark Spackman is not working, he spends time with his wife and 4 daughters. He loves taking his girls camping, on bike rides, and watching their sporting events.
Our Dental Staff:
Krystle M. – Team Lead – Dental Hygienist
Krystle graduated from a private college in Burlington, Ontario in 2009. She became certified to deliver local anesthesia from the U of A in 2011. Krystle works at both High Street Dental as well as McKenzie Lake Dental since her move to Calgary in 2009. She is proud to be in the position as team leader for an enthusiastic group of hygienists. Krystle loves to travel and to date her most adventurous destination was on a volunteer dental mission to the indigenous communities of Nicaragua in 2013 with Dr. Seckinger.
Anne A. – Dental Hygienist
Born in Montreal, Anne is the latest addition to our friendly and caring team. Anne graduated from Edouard-Monpetit College and moved to Calgary with her family in 1996. Anne enjoys getting to know her patients personally and provides gentle, quality dental care. In her spare time, you can find Anne outdoors with her camera, on a road trip or simply spending time with her family.
Avneet G. – Dental Hygienist
Avi was born in Burnaby, British Columbia and graduated from Dental Hygiene school in Montreal in 2005. She has been in the dental field for over 20 years. Avi prides herself in staying current with the latest research in preventative oral care. She enjoys getting to know her patients individually to provide high quality dental care. Avi is bilingual in both English and Punjabi and enjoys travelling and spending time with her two children and husband.
Elena P. – Dental Hygienist
Ten years ago, Elena and her family immigrated from Russia to Calgary, Canada. After high school, Elena moved to Ottawa to attend the Canadian National Institute of Health and obtain her Dental Hygiene certification in 2014. In the Summer of 2017, Elena returned to Calgary where she joined Dr. Seckinger’s team in November. Elena enjoys being a part of a great team and is happy to provide the best possible care to our valuable clients. In her spare time, Elena enjoys cooking, travelling and spending time with family.
Hina – Dental Assistant
Hina move from BC to Calgary in 2007 and made Calgary her home. Hina graduated an RDA in 2014 from KDM College in Calgary.
She enjoys using her experience in general dentistry to make patients feel valued and comfortable.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, cooking and gardening.
Amie – Dental Assistant
Amie was born and raised in the Calgary area. She graduated from the Certified Dental Assisting Program at Columbia College in 2016. Her favourite part of assisting is getting to know patients and working with such an amazing team.
When not at the office she enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends.
Our Office Staff:
Tamara M. – Office Manager
She has well over 25 years in administration. She has been with Dr. Seckinger & Associates for over 6 years and has had the pleasure of working with the passionate and caring staff at Mckenzie Lake Dental. She is dedicated to making every patient’s time in the clinic as comfortable as possible. In her time away from the office, Tamara enjoys travelling and spending time with her husband and three sons.
Monica – Treatment Coordinator
Hello, my name is Monica and I have been in the dental field for 13 years now.I value providing excellent patient care and making sure all the patients are satisfied with their visit in our clinic. While out of the office, I enjoy cooking, hiking, and spending time with my family and friends.
Lin S – Accounts Manager
Lin is married to her high school sweetheart, Tracy. They have two sons, Jeff, and Curtis, who have blessed them with 5 granddaughters.
Lin has been a part of Dr. Jeff’s dental clinics since 2008, helping with the opening of McKenzie Lake Dental in October of 2013. Lin works remotely from her home office in Saskatoon.
Although she works from her home in Saskatoon, Lin prides herself in her exceptional offsite relationship with our staff and patients.
When not working Lin enjoys spending time with her granddaughters, also known as her “Little B’s” both at her home in Saskatoon and their cottage in Northern Saskatchewan.
Cancellation Policy:We understand that sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances, you may need to cancel your dental appointment. We ask that if you do need to do so, please give our office 48 hours notice of your cancellation so we have adequate time to fill your appointment opening and reschedule your appointment for a time that is more convenient for you. We appreciate your cooperation.