MEET THE DOCTORS
DENTIST
DR. SCOTT GALLUP
Dr. Gallup started his practice in Okotoks in 1997. He felt that Okotoks would be an ideal location to raise a family and that the growing town needed his services. He has enjoyed the warmth and friendliness of the residents of Okotoks. It has been a wonderful place to raise his family of four children.
Dr. Gallup graduated from the University of Alberta with First Class Honors and received the Prosthodontic Award for his graduating year. He has additional training in Endodontics (root canal therapy) and Orthodontics (braces). Dr. Gallup continually upgrades his skills and learns new techniques through his constant continuing education. He has appreciated your support by recognizing him as the "Best Dentist" in the Foothills over the years.
As a former University of Calgary basketball player, Dr. Gallup has committed to giving back to the community by volunteering as a basketball coach over the years with the Okotoks Junior High School, the Okotoks Minor Basketball Association and Foothills Falcons Basketball. He has also been involved with the youth of our community as a leader in Scouting for over a decade.
Dr. Gallup enjoys the outdoors and is a sports enthusiast. As such he has been a long term sponsor of the Sheep River Road Race, the Okotoks Natural High Triathlon, Okotoks Stingrays Swim Club, Okotoks Figure Skating Club, and the local athletic teams at the schools in Okotoks. Dr. Gallup is the Official Dentist for the Okotoks Oilers Hockey Club. Not limiting support to athletics, Dr. Gallup is also a long term supporter of the High River and District Lions Music Festival to foster the growth of the arts in the area.
With a track record of excellence Dr. Gallup's dental office provides individual care and attention to each client ensuring that their personal dental needs are met in a comfortable friendly way.
DENTIST
DR. KENNETH STAIRS
Dr. Kenneth Stairs is a proud member of Okotoks Family Dental, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to patient care. Born and raised in Calgary, Dr. Stairs is excited to establish his roots in the town of Okotoks after previously serving a small community in Saskatchewan. With a strong belief in relationship-based practice, he aims to create lasting bonds with his patients and the community.
A former competitive swimmer, Dr. Stairs represented Canada and Alberta in numerous competitions, including the Canadian Olympic trials. He pursued both his athletic and academic passions at the University of Toronto, where he completed his undergraduate degree in Neuroscience while earning national recognition with the varsity swim team.
Dr. Stairs graduated with Distinction from the University of Sydney's Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program. Throughout his studies, he pursued additional education in Oral Surgery, Cosmetic Dentistry, and minimally invasive dentistry. His ongoing commitment to professional development includes advanced courses in Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics.
What Dr. Stairs values most about his profession are the meaningful relationships he forms with his patients and the positive impact on their overall health. He cherishes the lifelong connections built through dentistry and feels honoured to be part of his patients' healthcare journey.
Dr. Stairs is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to welcoming you to Okotoks Family Dental.
