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Dr. Michael Wu, general dentist at Dental at the Bow

Dental at the Bow · Downtown Calgary

Dr. Michael Wu, Dentist in Calgary

General Dentist in Downtown Calgary

Dr. Michael Wu is a general dentist at Dental at the Bow, located in the heart of downtown Calgary.

Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Dr. Wu earned both his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Medicine degrees from the University of Manitoba before relocating to Calgary. Today, he brings a thoughtful, education-focused approach to dental care, helping patients understand their oral health and feel confident in the decisions they make about treatment.

01

Background

For Dr. Wu, good dentistry starts with communication.

He places a strong emphasis on patient education and believes patients should understand what is happening with their oral health, what their treatment options are, and why a particular recommendation may be appropriate.

His approach is centred on building long-term relationships through trust, clear communication and a consistently high standard of care.

After growing up and completing his dental education in Winnipeg, Dr. Wu moved west and made Calgary home. He has embraced the active lifestyle and easy access to the outdoors that come with living in Alberta.

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Education & professional background

Trained at the University of Manitoba.

Degree

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

University of Manitoba

Degree

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

University of Manitoba

Practice

General Dentist

Calgary, Alberta

Registration

Professional Registration / Association

College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta

Language

Language Spoken

English

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Approach to patient care

Understand before you decide.

Dr. Wu believes patients should be active participants in their dental care. Rather than simply presenting treatment, he focuses on explaining findings, answering questions and helping patients understand the options available to them.

New-Patient Information

Education

Helping patients better understand their oral health and the reasoning behind treatment recommendations.

Communication

Creating an environment where patients feel comfortable asking questions and discussing their concerns.

Trust

Developing long-term relationships through thoughtful, consistent and patient-focused care.

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Dental care with Dr. Wu

Comprehensive care for a range of oral health needs.

As a general dentist at Dental at the Bow, Dr. Wu provides comprehensive dental care for patients with a variety of oral health needs. Services available at the clinic include:

01Dental exams and preventive care
02Dental hygiene and teeth cleanings
03Dental fillings
04Dental crowns and bridges
05Root canal therapy
06Dental implants
07Tooth and wisdom tooth extractions
08Emergency dentistry
09Porcelain veneers
10Teeth whitening
11Children's dentistry

Treatment recommendations are based on each patient's individual oral health needs.

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Outside the clinic

Making the most of Alberta's outdoors.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Wu enjoys staying active and making the most of Alberta's outdoors. You may find him:

Playing pickleballBoulderingHikingExploring the mountains around Calgary

After growing up in Winnipeg, Calgary's proximity to the Rockies and active lifestyle have become an important part of the city he now calls home.

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Visit

On the main floor of The Bow.

Dr. Wu welcomes patients at Dental at the Bow, conveniently located on the main floor of The Bow in downtown Calgary.

Early-morning appointments Monday through Friday

Direct insurance billing

Free underground parking in The Bow

A treatment room at Dental at the Bow

Treatment room

Natural light, one appointment at a time, and equipment set up before you sit down.

Treatment

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In the room

What happens chairside

Intraoral scanning replaces most impression trays.
Digital radiographs appear on the screen beside you within seconds.
The team narrates each step rather than surprising you.
Nothing proceeds before you have seen the estimate.

Visit essentials

Numbing first

Nothing begins before you are comfortable.

Breaks on request

Pause the appointment whenever you need one.

Early starts

Appointments from 7:00 AM.

Main floor

Suite 105, Main Floor of The Bow, 500 Centre Street SE.

Questions

Commonly Asked Questions

If your question is not answered here, call the clinic and the team will answer it.

Yes. Dr. Michael Wu is a general dentist at Dental at the Bow in downtown Calgary.

Patient feedback

Read current patient feedback.

Reviews on Google

72 5-Star Google Reviews

The staff are so nice and caring here! They made small talk and I never felt like they were judging me. The people at the front were so nice and it was comforting to see kind faces right as I walked in! 10/10 experience!

Liliana

1 review · 6 weeks ago

Very good place if you work the normal 9-5 weekdays as they offer 7am appointments and the dentist and staff are so friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!

Joleen Starrett

1 review · 9 weeks ago

Dr. Wu was fantastic! He extracted my wisdom tooth with zero stress and made me feel completely comfortable the whole time. Professional, gentle, and reassuring.

Leroy Rodrigues

Local Guide · 27 reviews · 12 weeks ago

Book an appointment with Dr. Wu.

Tell the clinic whether you are a new or existing patient, the general reason for your request, and the times that tend to work. The clinic offers early-morning appointments Monday through Friday, direct insurance billing, access to the Canadian Dental Care Plan, and free underground parking in The Bow.

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