Dr. Tim Begalke was born in Saskatoon and raised in Camrose, Alberta as well as Grande Prairie. He studied at the Grande Prairie Regional College and the University of Alberta, receiving his BSc in Biology in 1993. Dr. Begalke then attended the University of Manitoba where he received his DMD degree in 1998. He has been practicing dentistry at Country Hills Dental Centre since early 1999.
Dr. Begalke and his team pride themselves on providing quality dental care in a comfortable environment for all their patients. We believe treating patients like family is paramount to success.
Over the years, Dr. Begalke has continued to train in several aspects of the profession. He maintains current membership with the Calgary and District Dental Society and the Alberta and Canadian Dental Associations. He has attended the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, the Misch International Implant Institute in Toronto, and the Alberta Dental Implant Academy in Calgary.
Dr. Begalke has also been certified by the University of Alberta to provide minor cosmetic and TMD treatments with Botox and Xeomin neuromodulator therapies. Dr. Begalke also provides treatment for sleep apnea and snoring.
Dr. Begalke and his wife, Carla, a dental hygienist at Country Hills Dental Centre, have 2 daughters and 1 son. His outside interests include skiing, hockey, golf, mountain biking, and travel. Keeping fit has always been important to Dr. Begalke, and running is a regular part of his regimen. He is currently trying his hand at triathlons. Dr. Begalke holds his Private Pilots License and is currently on Cessna 172s, typically flying out of the Calgary Flying Club at Springbank Airport.
Dr. Begalke has volunteered with Kindness in Action, a non-profit organization that provides free dental care to impoverished regions of Central and South America. This is a rewarding experience for both patients and volunteers!
