Dr. Marie-Catherine French

General Dentist

Born into a dental family, Marie-Catherine loved visiting her father at his periodontics practice in Calgary. Seeking a career of her own, she completed a Bachelor of Science with honours in Biology in Nova Scotia while also exploring her creativity through music and art. Marie-Catherine realized that dentistry offered a perfect balance of science, art, and human connection. She returned to complete her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Alberta, where she earned several awards and helped organize community outreach programs.

After graduation, Marie-Catherine practiced general dentistry in Cochrane, where she especially enjoyed the family-oriented aspect of the work. She also receives ongoing weekly mentorship from her father in comprehensive care, surgery, and dental implants at his clinic in Calgary. Marie-Catherine continues to attend conferences and courses to stay current with the latest theories and technologies.

Wanting to be closer to home in Calgary, Marie-Catherine is thrilled to work with Dr. Kellen Smith at The Assembly Dental & Wellness. She takes a patient-centered approach to dental care and empowers her patients to make well-informed decisions about their health. Like Dr. Smith, she strives to make patients feel comfortable in the chair—whether by communicating in French or using humor, she finds ways to connect beyond their teeth.

In her spare time, Marie-Catherine enjoys exploring Calgary’s amazing bicycle paths and golf courses. She also loves mountain road trips for skiing or hiking with friends. On cold winter nights, you can find her at an open mic, singing and playing guitar as a singer-songwriter.

“I don’t love getting a filling, but Dr. French and the team were gentle, patient, and constantly checked in with me. I really appreciated that they pre-numbed the area and took their time with the shot. It helped reduce my stress and discomfort. Honestly, it wasn’t nearly as bad as I had imagined!”
Charisse
“I hadn’t been to a dentist in over a decade when I had my first appointment with Dr. French, so needless to say, there was a lot of work to be done. She explained the recommended procedures in detail and took extra care to ensure I felt comfortable and understood the plan. Across the four appointments I needed to get everything fixed, I’ve never had a better experience with a dentist. I would highly recommend her to anyone and everyone!”
Jordan
“My kids (ages 2 and 5) and I had a great visit! Dr. French was so wonderful with the kids. They said it was the best part of their day! The care was very thorough, and everything was so seamless. I can’t rave enough about the wonderful staff here and highly recommend this place.”
Candice
“I would highly recommend The Assembly! Emergency treatment for my tooth was handled professionally and promptly. Dr. French presented me with several alternative treatment options, and the outstanding support I received made the conservative plan the best option moving forward.”
Maddie
“Dr. French is terrific! I recently had two appointments with her and was very impressed by: (1) Her ability to deliver anesthetic injections painlessly, twice! I didn’t feel a thing, even before the numbing took effect. (2) Her clear, concise, yet detailed answers to my questions on a variety of topics. (3) Her speed. Two filling replacements in less than an hour with minimal adjustments needed to perfect my bite.”
Alex

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Monday: 7:30 am – 4 pm
Tuesday: 7:30 am - 7 pm
Wednesday: 7:30 am - 4 pm
Thursday: 7:30 am - 4 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 2 pm
Saturday, Sunday & Statutory Holidays: CLOSED

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