MEET THE TEAM

DR. CAROL PATTON

Originally from Sherwood Park, Dr Patton attended the University of Alberta, graduating with both her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees.

Dr. Patton joined McKenzie Dental in 2000, and has been grateful for all her long term patient relationships. She has volunteered for several dental missions in Guatemala and Belize, and for CUPS free dental programs in Calgary. Dr. Patton has a special interest in orthodontics, airway issues and facial growth She offers neuromodulator therapy ( Botox) for TMD and facial esthetics.
She is a member of the Alberta Dental Association and College and the Canadian Dental Association, as well as the American Academy of Clear Aligners.

When she isn’t working, Carol can be found coaching ringette, managing a hockey team or volunteering at her kids schools. She also loves snow and water skiing, hockey and running. The latest addition to her family is a covid puppy named Ollie that keeps all three kids busy!

DR. STUART GOUGH

Dr. Gough is a general dentist who graduated from the University of Alberta with both BSc and DDS degrees in 1990. Dr. Gough served as a Dental Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. While in the Forces, Stuart served in deployments in Canada and overseas as part of a Field Surgical Hospital. Upon completion of his Army service, Stuart started two general dental practices in Calgary – West 17th Ave Dental Care and Calgary Smiles.

While in private practice, Stuart served on the executive of the Calgary and District Dental Society and was the Southern Alberta coordinator for Open Wide Alberta, a day when dentists across the province donated free dental care to those less fortunate. He has also helped teach radiology at the SAIT dental assisting program. He and his family have traveled to many countries such as Tonga, Peru, and Guatemala providing volunteer dental treatment in impoverished villages and towns. These experiences have been the highlight of his professional career.

Having completed thousands of hours of continuing dental education, Dr. Gough is well versed in most aspects of dentistry. He is a member of the Alberta and Canadian Dental Associations. He has a special interest in wisdom teeth removal with thousands of cases completed successfully as well as helping patients replace missing teeth with dental implants--