About
Our Team

“Making a difference.”
From an early age, Dr. Tasneem Rhemtulla felt called to care for others. Her community-minded spirit and deep connection to those around her naturally led her toward a career in healthcare, with a childhood dream eventually guiding her to dentistry.

Beginning her journey at the University of Alberta in dental hygiene, Dr. Rhemtulla went on to complete her dental education at the University of Manitoba, graduating in 2004. During her studies, a memorable encounter would shape her future path: a young patient who hid her smile out of embarrassment. Through a simple dental bonding procedure, Dr. Rhemtulla transformed more than the patient’s smile – her confidence soon shone through. This moment crystallized her purpose – to truly make a difference through her work.

After graduation, Dr. Rhemtulla returned to Calgary, joining Tower Dental Clinic for four years. There, she developed her clinical expertise while cultivating her signature approach: warm, approachable, and genuinely kind – the kind of dentist patients instantly feel at home with.

In 2013, Dr. Rhemtulla and her partner opened Centennial Smiles Dental, where she led the team to expand. Building on this success, she later acquired Embrace Dental in 2021 and became a partner in Swish Oral Care in 2022, finding fulfillment in the service of patients and in business leadership.

Across all practices, Dr. Rhemtulla maintains an unwavering commitment to excellence. She creates spaces founded on service, compassion, and trust, delivering comprehensive, quality dental care. Passionate about staying at the forefront of her field, she regularly pursues advanced education through prestigious institutions including LVI, California Centre for Advanced Studies (CCADS), Dental Advanced Implant Training, Sleep Dentistry, and Invisalign. Her combination of technical expertise and natural ability to connect with patients creates a truly boutique, personalized experience.

Outside the office, Dr. Rhemtulla enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. Together, they share a love for biking, hiking, golfing, and volunteering. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Dr. Rhemtulla and her husband are actively involved in many charitable and community organizations, instilling a love for giving back to the next generation.

Dr. John Montague graduated from the University of Toronto in 1994, going on to practice as a general dentist in BC. In 2022, Dr. Montague would relocate to Calgary, where he joined the Centennial Smiles team. A gentle approach is his specialty; Dr. Montague makes every effort to minimize the fears of his patients, maximizing comfort during dental procedures.

Dr. Montague is dedicated to conservative restorative dentistry, with a passion for minimally invasive methods that help his patients achieve a greater quality of life. He has undertaken extensive training in this area and is well-known for his gentle yet effective approach.

He is also trained in the use of Botox and Dysport for both esthetic and therapeutic treatments. Dr. Montague recognizes its ability to give patients high-quality care and results with minimal discomfort. As a core member of the PTIFA team, he believes that the program provides unmatched training and methodology when it comes to excellent patient outcomes.

In his spare time, Dr. Montague is an avid landscape photographer.

Dr. Goska Nowak joined the Centennial team in 2024. Her journey began in 1997 when she completed her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Saskatchewan. With nearly 30 years of experience, she maintains an unwavering passion for dentistry.

Throughout her career, Dr. Nowak has helped thousands of patients enhance their smiles and greatly improve their oral and systemic health. Dr Nowak’s special interests include Aesthetic Smile Design with a conservative, minimally invasive approach. With precision, Dr. Nowak works to create smiles that look and feel natural for her patients.

Outside of her career in dentistry, Dr. Nowak is keen on personal growth and general health. She is deeply invested in longevity, healthy aging, and preventative medicine; she loves exercising and is a dedicated gym-goer. Dr. Nowak also has a sincere love for nature and enjoys summer RV trips into the Canadian Rockies and Northern BC with her husband and son.

I’ll tell you why I love being a dentist: It’s because I love my patients, and I can see the positive impact that my work has on their lives, on their health and self-esteem. When you are in pain or self-conscious about your smile or facial appearance, it holds you back from fully expressing yourself. I’ve seen my patients’ confidence grow. This is very rewarding to me, and it’s an honour to serve in this way.

I decided to become a dentist when I was just nine years old. As a child, I loved my dentist – he was kind, gentle and so much fun. I was drawn to the field because of him, as well as my interest in health, science, and helping people.

In 1988, I graduated with honours from the University of Washington Dental School, but my education didn’t stop there. I’ve completed many years of advanced training in facial aesthetics and treating head and neck pain. I am a Fellow with the American Academy of Facial Aesthetics and also a part-time instructor for many of their courses.

I owned and operated a successful private dental practice in the Seattle area for 25 years, before moving to Calgary in 2016. I love it here in Calgary, and love working with the doctors and staff at Centennial Smiles Dental. As you can imagine, I’m particular about the dental practice that I would associate with, and Centennial Smiles is top notch in my book! The high quality of dental treatment, professionalism and care shown to patients and staff convinced me right away that this was a place that I wanted to work.

I live in West Calgary with my husband, Mark. Together we have four grown children and three grandchildren. In my spare time I enjoy volunteering, traveling, cooking, skiing, hiking, and reading.

Zarah has been a part of Centennial Smiles Dental since 2020 and she has brought a lot of laughter and fun while maintaining her professionalism. Our patients and team love her, and you can tell within the first few moments of meeting her, that she truly takes pride in what she does.

She has been in the dental field since 2008 and loves being able to give patients 100% all the time. Whether it be dealing with insurance companies, helping in the clinic area, or answering any patient concerns or questions that come about, she always has a smile on. In her spare time, she spends time with her family and friends. She is a bit obsessed with her nieces, Arya and Serena, and her nephew, Zayden. They are the loves of her life.

Tracy joined Centennial Smiles after a successful 21-year career at a periodontal-focused office. She provides periodontal therapies and regular maintenance treatment in addition to laser periodontal therapy and hygiene treatment with the aid of a local anaesthetic. Tracy brings experience, intense attention to detail and a long history of positive feedback from her patients.

“I feel very fortunate to join the talented, dedicated and fun team at Centennial Smiles and to rejoin with Dr. Rhemtulla after working with her in the past. I’m looking forward to working with new people and helping clients achieve better overall health through dental hygiene.”

Outside of the office, Tracy enjoys exploring and dining in and around Calgary with her husband and son. She also enjoys spending time and volunteering with her women’s fraternity, Alpha Omicron Pi.

Nikki has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for the past 4 years, after graduating with honors from school in Ontario. She is passionate about helping others maintain health and overall wellness while making dental visits less intimidating. She also loves working with kids, trying to foster a fear free environment for young ones in the office and making hygiene appointments fun! Outside of the clinical environment she is also a fitness instructor and loves to travel.

Amy has been a dental assistant for 7 years now. She love working at Centennial Smiles because of the amazing team and very talented dentist Dr Rhemtulla. Her favourite thing about being an assistant is how happy she is to care and help our patients to feel happier and healthy with their smiles.

She enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family and big Newfoundland dog!

Erika began her career in the dental field as a dedicated dental assistant, focusing on patient care and education. With advanced continuing education in orthodontics, she gained expertise in providing valuable insights for Invisalign cases completed in-office, ensuring precise and effective treatment outcomes.

Driven by a passion for growth and comprehensive care, Erika returned to school to pursue dental hygiene, recently graduating from an accelerated program. With licensure as a dental hygienist forthcoming, she is proud to now hold dual titles as a registered dental assistant and dental hygienist.

Her dual expertise allows her to bring a unique perspective to patient care, blending her restorative and orthodontic knowledge with preventive and therapeutic hygiene strategies to support optimal oral health. She is passionate about caring for others and working alongside Dr. Rhemtulla and our wonderful team to ensure patients can feel great about their healthy smiles.

Maria joined the Centennial team in September 2024, working as a Dental Sterilization Assistant. Prior to Centennial, Maria practiced as a licensed dentist in the Philippines for four years before moving to Canada in November 2023 with her partner. Dentistry has always been her passion; she values growth and development, especially in adopting new technologies and practices in the dental field. Maria takes pride in going above and beyond to ensure the best care and support for both the team and patients.

Outside of dentistry, Maria enjoys freediving, a hobby she pursued in the Philippines for two years. She also loves cooking, experimenting with new recipes, and “food crawling” to explore different cuisines. Maria is also an animal lover who deeply misses her three family dogs back in the Philippines (they hold a very special place in her heart.) Working at Centennial has been fulfilling, as she thrives in a team environment that values motivation, collaboration, and appreciation for hard work.

Katya was born and raised in Eastern Europe, where she got her B.Sc in Physics from Bashkir State University, Russia. Having been a curious person Katya expanded her knowledge into geophysics and geology obtaining a MSc degree from the Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, UK. For a few years Katya was working in a petroleum industry until immigration and economical situations made her look for another passionate direction of development.

Katya started her journey into health and healing in 2015 with an advanced 3000-hour massage program at MaKami college in Calgary. She strongly believes that her technical background helped her to better understand body mechanics, especially when there is a need in finding and analyzing the root of the problem causing issues.

The theory of therapeutic massage is scientific, but the actual application of this theory is an art that includes the meaning of healing, touch sensitivity, penetration, and intuition. This is a unique way of communicating without words, by sharing energy,enjoying relaxation and mental calm. Being extremely empathetic, Katya noticed that massage has a definite psychological effect, and started exploring new horizons for empowering her treatments adding more energy modalities with each session.

The next step was to explore the power of the ancient knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The combination of different modalities such as massage, needling, cupping, Gua Sha and Acutonics creates noticeably deeper effects of treatments. Being a keen researcher, Katya incorporates traditional Russian visceral massage techniques,skull and face massage, PNF-stretches, Pranic healing techniques, TCM practices, Acutonics (sound therapy), auricular Acudetox needling etc. in her practice.

All of the above modality’s combinations have a proven effect for the following issues:

• Muscular-skeletal
• Digestive
• Psycho-emotional and psychosomatic
• Female health
• Post-Traumatic recovery
• Insomnia
• Headaches
• TMJ disorders and many more.

Step into a world where beauty meets expertise – meet Anna Zhydkova, the seasoned cosmetologist/aesthetician at Centennial Smiles in downtown Calgary. With over 7 years of experience in the aesthetics industry, Anna stands as a beacon of expertise and artistry, ready to transform your beauty journey.

Anna’s mastery in facial treatments transcends ordinary pampering; it delves deep into revitalizing your skin’s essence and unveiling a radiant glow from within. From delicate chemical peels to transformative laser treatments like IPL, laser hair removal, and radio frequency therapy, Anna applies a harmonious blend of science and beauty to all her treatments.

Specializing in resolving skin concerns such as acne, post-acne scarring, and anti-aging challenges, Anna’s dedication shines through in every personalized treatment she administers. Her approach goes beyond skincare; it encompasses a holistic journey towards confidence and self-assurance, empowering clients to embrace their best selves.

With a proven track record of customer satisfaction and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Anna Zhydkova invites you to join her on a transformative beauty experience like no other. If you seek exceptional beauty and wellness solutions tailored to your unique needs, look no further than Anna – your trusted Cosmetologist/aesthetician at Centennial Smiles. Reignite your radiance and embrace a new era of beauty with Anna by your side.