Our focus is to provide prompt & effective treatment for dental emergencies.
​​Our focus is to offer same-day or next-day dental treatment for true "dental emergencies".
We are committed to delivering high-quality dental care with a patient-focused approach, ensuring that each individual receives personalized attention and compassionate treatment. ​​
EMERGENCY & URGENT DENTAL TREATMENT: CLICK HERE
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Meet The Dentists
Dr. Scott Schofield
Dentist & Owner
Dr. Scott Schofield was born and raised in the Annapolis Valley. He is the proud father of three wonderful children: Penelope, Fiona, and Alistair. He married his high school sweetheart, Dr Elizabeth Jackson (Kentville), who is also a graduate of Dalhousie Dental School class of 2006. His primary interest outside of work is spending quality time with family and friends, while playing, coaching and watching soccer is a close second. Scott is an active member of the local and provincial dental associations. Dr. Schofield loves dentistry and is a life-long learner, taking a wide variety of continuing education courses. Dental implant placement and rebuilding of teeth is a keen interest, receiving the Master Clinician designation by the gIDE Academy. Other courses include Advanced General Dentistry & Cosmetic Dental Procedures (Dawson Academy), intravenous (IV) conscious sedation and oral surgery for the general dentist. Dr. Schofield shares his time between Fundy Dental, and AppleTown Dental Centres (his general practice in Berwick:  www.berwickdental.com)
Dr. Mubarak Alrafidi
Dentist & Owner
Dr. Mubarak Alrafidi graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Dalhousie University. He started practicing as an associate at Fundy Dental Centre in 2020 and enjoyed the philosophy of the clinic so much that he decided to buy into the practice. Known to his patients affectionately as "Dr. M", he continues to treat all of his patients with the utmost care and compassion that they deserve.
Dr. Mohamed El Azrak
Pedodontist
Dr. Mohamed El Azrak will be providing consults & dental treatment with sedation options for children, a couple of days a week. Dr. El Azrak completed his Bachelor of Science at the University of Manitoba in 2014. He then moved to Dublin, Ireland for 5 years to study dentistry. He returned to Canada after dental school and worked at Fundy Dental Centre for a few months before doing a one year general practice residency at the Montreal Children's Hospital. After which he moved to Winnipeg to complete a Masters of Dentistry in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Manitoba.
Dr. Carlee Held
Dentist
We are so grateful to have had Dr. Carlee Held helping us out on Mondays & Tuesdays for a while now, when she is not at Tacoma Dental Centre (her family dental practice). Dr Held brings a wealth of expertise in general, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry. With a commitment to personalized treatment and a collaborative approach, she strives to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment for comprehensive dental care. Dr. Held understands the importance of prioritizing health and well-being in our busy lives. She is a proud member of the Nova Scotia Dental Association, the Canadian Dental Association, the East Coast Endodontic Study Club, the Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentists and Prosthodontists, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Hillary Dort
Dentist
Dr. Hillary Dort is happy to be back in the Annapolis Valley, where she was born and raised. You’ll find her at our clinic Wednesday through Friday, helping to triage and treat patients with dental emergencies. Dr. Dort attended Acadia University in Wolfville, completing her degree in Chemistry and Biology in 2019 before pursuing her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Dalhousie University. She graduated in 2023 alongside classmate and colleague Dr. Brett Wells Keough. Since then, she has been actively involved in organized dentistry, notably with the Tucker Gold Study Club and the East Coast Endodontic Study Club. During her time at Dalhousie, Dr. Dort completed an elective in dental public health, which gave her the opportunity to provide dental care and education to marginalized populations—aimed at improving access to care and promoting better overall health. She is passionate about prevention and is committed to patient-centred care. When she’s not at the clinic, you can find her on the South Shore tending her gardens, walking with her partner Matt and their dog Rosie, baking something sweet, or spending time with friends and family.
Dr. Brett Keough
Dentist
Dr. Brett Wells Keough can be found helping us treat our emergency triage patients on most Fridays, when he is not at his regular practice at Herring Cove Community Dentistry. Dr Keough was born and raised in Irishtown, Newfoundland, graduated from Memorial University in St. John’s with a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) in 2019. He then moved to study at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He loved his time so much at Dalhousie that he returned to complete a 1-year residency devoted to General Practice. He is proficient in all fields of dentistry with particular interests in oral surgery, prosthodontics, digital dentistry, nitrous/oral/IV sedation, and treating dental emergencies. When Dr. Wells Keough isn’t in the clinic, you can find him indulging in food at local restaurants, doing laps at the pool, watching his favorite team, the Toronto Blue Jays, or listening to his favorite podcast, Armchair Expert.
Our Staff
Our Dental Assistants
Dental assistants work side by side with our dentists to provide optimal patient care. Our team of assistants are very knowledgeable about all aspects of dentistry. Aside from this, they are professional, compassionate and skilled at easing the mind of an anxious patient.
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Our Reception and Support Staff
The first people to greet you when you walk through the door are our reception/support staff. They also work behind the scenes to help our days run smoothly. From answering calls and scheduling appointments, to helping you with insurance claims and payments, they are pivotal to the success of our clinic.