“I was tired of watching people get rushed, wait weeks to get in, or skip care because they didn’t have coverage.”

— Ayisha

Ayisha Lalani is a registered dental hygienist and the founder of Akoya Dental Hygiene, an independent dental hygiene studio on Edmonton Trail NE in Calgary.

Born and raised in Calgary, Ayisha has worked in dentistry for more than 20 years. She began at SAIT in the Dental Assisting program and spent four years working chairside before earning her dental hygiene credential in 2007. Since then, she has spent nearly two decades in private dental practice.

Over the years, she grew frustrated with what she saw becoming the norm: rushed appointments, long waits for care, and patients delaying treatment simply because they lacked dental insurance or a health spending account.

She believed there was a better way. So she created one.

“Akoya was built to do things differently.”

More time in the chair. Thoughtful, comprehensive care. Clear explanations and treatment plans tailored to the individual, never a one-size-fits-all approach.

Akoya’s focus is prevention and the connection between oral health and your overall well-being, because your mouth is part of the whole you.

With convenient online booking, appointments seven days a week, and evening availability until 8 PM (by request) Monday through Thursday, care is designed to fit your life.

Insured or uninsured, you belong here!

Because access to quality oral healthcare shouldn’t depend on your insurance coverage.