Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Nelson, BC Dentist for Personalized Family Dental Care
Kootenay Lake Dental has been serving the Nelson, BC community since 2013 with comprehensive dental care. Our team of experienced professionals, including Dr. Kelly Kosheiff, Dr. Kurt Young, and Dr. Anne-Marie Claveau, combines advanced training with personalized attention to deliver exceptional oral health solutions. We maintain a state-of-the-art facility featuring digital X-rays, ADEC chairs, and private operatories equipped with in-ceiling TVs for patient comfort. Our practice emphasizes preventive care while offering restorative, cosmetic, and specialized treatments including dental implants, root canal therapy, and hospital-based dentistry. We prioritize patient comfort through oral sedation options and a welcoming environment designed to ease anxiety.With six dental chair operatories and wheelchair accessibility, we accommodate diverse patient needs while maintaining high clinical standards. Our commitment to continuing education ensures patients receive modern, evidence-based treatments. We accept direct insurance billing and maintain flexible hours to serve busy schedules. The practice supports both routine checkups and complex procedures, with particular expertise in pediatric dentistry and removable prosthetics. Our team's extensive experience in surgical procedures, including wisdom tooth extractions and implant placement, positions us as a trusted dental resource for families in the Kootenay region.
Services
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Implants
Root Canal Therapy
Pediatric Dentistry
Oral Sedation
Dental Restorations
Dental X-rays
Hospital Based Treatment
Removable Prosthetics
Sports Mouthguards
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- Experienced team with advanced surgical training in implant placement and complex extractions
- State-of-the-art facility with digital imaging and modern dental technology
- Wheelchair accessible office with private operatories for patient comfort
- Offers hospital-based treatment options under general anesthesia when needed
- Comprehensive family dental care from pediatric services to prosthetics
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent tooth replacement solutions through titanium root integration. Our specialists perform surgical placements that support crowns, bridges, or dentures. This procedure prevents adjacent teeth movement while restoring natural chewing function and speech patterns. Patients benefit from durable, aesthetically pleasing results that mimic natural tooth structure.
Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy eliminates dental pain by removing infected pulp tissue from tooth interiors. Our dentists use advanced techniques to clean and seal root canals, preserving natural teeth while preventing reinfection. This procedure typically saves teeth that would otherwise require extraction, maintaining proper dental alignment and bite function.
Pediatric Dentistry
Specialized dental care for children focuses on preventive maintenance and early intervention. Our child-friendly environment includes dedicated play areas and gentle treatment approaches. We emphasize habit prevention, growth monitoring, and establishing positive dental experiences to create lifelong oral health routines for young patients.
Oral Sedation
Oral sedation options help anxious patients receive necessary dental treatments comfortably. Certified professionals administer medication to induce relaxation while maintaining patient responsiveness. This service enables completion of complex procedures for individuals who would otherwise avoid dental care due to fear or anxiety.
Hospital Based Treatment
Hospital-based dental services provide comprehensive treatment under general anesthesia for special needs patients. This option accommodates children, medically compromised individuals, or those requiring extensive procedures. Treatments are performed at Kootenay Lake Hospital with medical doctor supervision, ensuring patient safety during complex dental interventions.
People
Dr. Kelly Kosheiff
Dentist
Dr. Kosheiff earned his DDS and MSc in Physiology from the University of Alberta. He completed a General Practice Residency at University of Alberta Hospital, specializing in hospital-based dentistry and implant placement. With over a decade of family dentistry experience, he brings surgical expertise to complex cases.
Dr. Kurt Young
Dentist
Dr. Young graduated from the University of Alberta's dental program after practicing general dentistry in Alberta. He specializes in surgical procedures including implants and complex extractions. His experience with sedation dentistry benefits patients requiring advanced treatments in controlled environments.
Dr. Anne-Marie Claveau
Dentist
Dr. Claveau holds a DMD from the University of Montreal and has practiced dentistry in Canada's Laurentian region. She specializes in periodontal treatments, cosmetic dentistry, and removable prosthetics. Her expertise extends to interceptive orthodontics and complex tooth removal procedures.
Questions
What dental services do you offer for children?
We provide pediatric dentistry with child-friendly environments, early oral exams, and preventive care. Our office includes a play area to make dental visits comfortable for young patients.
Do you handle dental emergencies?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, we prioritize urgent cases during regular hours and provide after-hours contact instructions for true emergencies requiring immediate attention.
Can you perform dental work under sedation?
Yes, we offer oral sedation options for anxious patients and hospital-based treatment under general anesthesia at Kootenay Lake Hospital when required for complex procedures.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, credit cards, and offer direct insurance billing. Payment plans require prior arrangement, and we recommend verifying coverage details with your provider before treatment.
How do I prepare for my first visit?
Complete our online patient forms beforehand. Bring insurance information, a list of medications, and any dental records. Arrive 15 minutes early to complete registration paperwork.
What technology do you use?
Our office features digital X-rays, ADEC dental units, and private operatories with in-ceiling TVs. We utilize modern restorative materials and maintain sterilization protocols exceeding industry standards.
