Calgary, Alberta Orthodontist Dr. Darin Ward

Decades of commitment to outstanding dental and orthodontic care

Dr. Ward’s Education and Achievements:

Dr. Ward graduated from  Baylor College of Dentistry in 1998. He then completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry and moved to Eugene, Oregon where he focused on his private practice. Being the consummate student, he has completed over 2000 hours of continuing education since 1998.

In 2003 Dr. Ward achieved a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) at the young age of 33.

Specializing in Orthodontic Care:

In 2006, Dr. Ward realized his calling in Orthodontics and was accepted into the Specialization program in Orthodontics, at the University of Colorado. After a further 27 months of intensive training in Colorado, Dr. Ward earned his designation of “Certified Specialist in Orthodontics.”

Dr. Ward has also completed training and practice in:

• Biobloc Orthotropics (TM)
• Crozat/Kernott/ALF functional appliances
• Cranial Osteopathic and Chiropractic considerations in orthodontics
• Light-force Orthodontics
• Adult Orthodontics utilizing an interdisciplinary approach
• Functional orthopedics
• Sleep disorders
• The application of occlusal concepts of Neuromuscular and Bioesthetic dentistry

Dr. Ward draws upon his broad experience in practice as a General Dentist.

He utilizes his 10 years of general dental experience to take into consideration  your and your dentist’s lifetime strategy for your or your child’s dental health. This includes how treatment will affect the airway, facial balance, growth and development, and future dentistry planned.

Dr. Ward is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and is a member of the Canadian Association of Orthodontists, American Association of Orthodontists, Alberta Society of Orthodontists, The International Association of Facial Growth Guidance (IAFGG),  The North American Association for Facial Orthotropics (NAAFO),  and The American Academy of Gnathologic Orthopedics (AAGO).

Awards and distinctions:

• Rudolf Hanau Excellence in Prosthodontics Award
• National Society of Dental Practitioners Ethics Award
• Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry
• President of the Lane County Dental Society, 2005-2006
• President of C.O.R.E.-Comprehensive Orognathic Excellence Study Group, 2005-2006
• Member of the Oregon Dental Association Board of Trustees, 2004-2006

Community Service:

Community Service has always been an important part of Dr. Ward’s practice of dentistry and his volunteer efforts include:

• Started the first dental clinic in the Serbu/Lane County Juvenile Correction Facility (still in operation today), 2005
• Volunteered for NW Medical Teams mobile clinic, 2005-2007
• Participated in the Oregon Dentistry for the Disabled Program, 1999-2007
• White Bird Community Clinic Volunteer, 1999-2007

Personal interests:

Although Dr. Ward has committed much of his time for over a decade to professional excellence in dentistry, his passions also include enjoying time with his family, listening to all types of music, playing blues harmonica, back country telemark skiing, masters rowing, surfing, cycling, and enjoying the outdoors every chance he gets.