Meet the Doctors
Dr. Rick Barr, D.D.S
General Dentist
Dr. Rick Barr grew up in Edmonton and attended the University of Alberta for his undergrad and dental studies. He graduated in 1980 and moved to Ponoka right out of dental school. He is married to Marg and together they raised their two sons and two daughters in Ponoka. He still practices dentistry full time with recreation time filled with hockey, golf, racquet ball and playing bridge.
All services are provided by general dentists
Dr. Christian Hazell
General Dentist
Dr. Christian Hazell was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta where he graduated from the University of Alberta with his Doctor of Dental Surgery certificate. He also graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Science in Natural Science in 2018.
Dr. Hazell is a General Dentist who is interested in all aspects of dentistry and is focused on providing patient-centered care and building meaningful relationships with his patients. Dr. Hazell enjoys the diverse experiences and the kind patients in Ponoka. He also enjoys the charm and relaxed pace of small town living. When Dr. Hazell is not in the office he enjoys travelling, water sports and spending time with his family and wife.
All services are provided by general dentists
Dr. Joshua Handy
General Dentist
Dr. Joshua Handy was born and raised in Calgary so he visits his parents and younger brother there often. It was during his microbiology undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary that he became interested in dentistry. He had always had an admiration for his family’s dentist growing up.
Dr. Handy thought dentistry uniquely combined a passion for science and craft and he thought it would be very fulfilling to help people. He is a graduate of the University of Alberta School of Dentistry and he is very grateful that he has the opportunity to serve his community. On a more personal note, he recently married a dental school classmate of his; “I am the lucky guy who got to marry the prettiest girl in school”, he says. In his free time, he loves to read, his brother and him have a “100 books to read before you die list” and have a gentlemen’s wager as to who can finish first. He also enjoys long-distance running, football, basketball and a newfound appreciation for playoff hockey.
All services are provided by general dentists