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Mental Wellbeing in Calgary SW
Drug-Free. Non-Invasive. Health Canada Approved.
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health – and at Westside Dental, we take that seriously. We are proud to be Alberta’s official EXOMIND® launching partner, making us one of the only clinics in the province offering this Health Canada-approved, drug-free brain stimulation treatment for depression, anxiety, chronic stress, and low mood. What sets our program apart is the clinical oversight of both Dr. Z and Dr. Sabah, our on-site family physician – either of whom can assess patients to determine whether EXOMIND is the right fit. In under 30 minutes per session, with no medication and no downtime, EXOMIND helps patients feel more like themselves again.
EXOMIND is not a replacement for professional mental health care. Please speak with a qualified healthcare provider to determine if EXOMIND is appropriate for you.
Our Mental Wellbeing Treatment
At Westside Dental, our mental wellbeing program is centred around EXOMIND® – a breakthrough evolution of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) that has been used therapeutically for decades. What makes our program genuinely different is the clinical expertise behind it. Both Dr. Z and Dr. Sabah, our on-site family physician, are qualified to assess patients for EXOMIND – reviewing your full health picture, medical history, current medications, and symptoms to determine whether treatment is right for you and to design the most effective protocol. This dual-provider model means more availability, more flexibility, and a higher standard of clinical care than any other EXOMIND provider in Alberta.
EXOMIND® – Strengthen Your Mind
What is EXOMIND? EXOMIND uses ExoTMS™ technology to deliver gentle, focused magnetic pulses to specific areas of the brain responsible for mood, emotional regulation, and cognitive clarity. These pulses activate neural pathways, encourage neuroplasticity – the brain’s ability to rewire and strengthen itself – and help restore healthy, balanced brain activity over a series of sessions.
Think of it like exercise for the brain. Just as physical exercise strengthens your muscles and improves how your body functions, EXOMIND sessions strengthen the neural connections that support a stable, resilient mind.
What EXOMIND Can Help With
EXOMIND may be beneficial for individuals experiencing:
- Depression or persistent low mood
- Anxiety and chronic stress
- Mental fatigue, brain fog, or poor concentration
- Difficulty with emotional regulation
- Low confidence or motivation
- Poor sleep linked to mood or stress
- OCD-related symptoms
- Compulsive or excessive eating patterns
A consultation with our provider will determine whether EXOMIND is the right step for your situation.
What Makes EXOMIND Different from Traditional TMS
Many patients have heard of TMS as a hospital-based psychiatric treatment — associated with long sessions, loud equipment, and limited availability. EXOMIND represents a significant evolution of that same technology:
- Sessions take approximately 30 minutes — compared to 40–60 minutes for conventional TMS
- Treatment is quiet and comfortable — 90.9% of patients in clinical studies found EXOMIND comfortable
- No sedation, no medication, no recovery time — walk in and walk out
- Available at Westside Dental — no hospital referral or waiting list
Alberta’s EXOMIND® Launching Partner – With Expert Clinical Oversight
Westside Dental is the official launching partner of EXOMIND® in Alberta — making us one of the only clinics in the entire province where this treatment is currently available. And unlike any other EXOMIND provider in Alberta, every patient is assessed by a qualified clinician before treatment begins — either Dr. Z or Dr. Sabah, our on-site family physician.
This means your decision about EXOMIND is made with a provider who knows your full health picture, understands how your existing conditions and medications may interact with treatment, and can make a genuinely informed recommendation. Whether you come in as an existing dental patient of Dr. Z’s or as a new patient seeking mental wellness support, you’re in the right hands.
What the Research Shows
EXOMIND is backed by peer-reviewed clinical research published in the Journal of Psychiatry and Psychiatric Disorders (2025)
Key findings from the clinical study – 33 participants
- 78.8% of participants improved their mental well-being scores immediately after completing treatment
- 84.8% showed continued improvement at the 1-month follow-up
- 87.5% showed continued improvement at the 3-month follow-up — results that kept building after treatment ended
- Participants self-reported improvements in mood, confidence, mental energy, stress, depression, anxiety, sleep onset, and sleep quality
- 90.9% of participants found the treatments comfortable
- Results were statistically significant (p < 0.001)
These results are from a clinical study. Individual outcomes vary. EXOMIND is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider.
Your EXOMIND® Experience at Westside Dental
Step 1 – Clinical Assessment Your journey begins with a thorough assessment conducted by either Dr. Z or Dr. Sabah, our on-site family physician. Your provider reviews your complete health history, current medications, symptoms, and mental wellness goals to determine whether EXOMIND is the right treatment for you. This is a proper clinical consultation – not a brief intake form – ensuring every patient is appropriately selected and that the treatment plan is tailored to their specific needs. A safety screening is also completed at this visit.
Step 2 – Calibration On your first visit, the EXOMIND device is calibrated to your individual brain – determining the precise energy level needed to reach the target area comfortably and effectively.
Step 3 – Treatment You relax in a comfortable chair. The EXOMIND applicator is positioned over the treatment area on your scalp. You’ll feel a gentle tapping or fluttering sensation – most patients describe it as mild and easy to tolerate. Sessions run approximately 24–30 minutes.
Step 4 – Walk Out No downtime. No medication. No side effects. You can drive, work, and carry on with your day immediately after each session.
Step 5 – Results Over Time The standard protocol is 4 treatments, spaced 5–10 days apart. Some patients notice improvements in mood and mental clarity within the first 1–2 sessions. Results continue to build for up to 3 months after your final treatment as neuroplasticity progresses.
Mental Wellness as Part of Your Whole Health
At Westside Dental, we understand that mental health and physical health are deeply connected – and we treat them that way.
Chronic jaw pain can drive anxiety. Poor sleep worsens depression. Stress manifests as teeth grinding. EXOMIND is one piece of a bigger picture of care that our team considers together.
For patients whose mental wellbeing is connected to physical pain, we also offer EMVITAL® laser pain relief and Dr. Sabah’s physician-led Pain Relief program. For patients whose jaw tension is linked to stress, therapeutic Botox and EMFACE® muscle treatment may be part of the picture. Every department at Westside Dental talks to every other – because your health is one whole, not a collection of separate problems.
