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Learn. Connect. Grow.
Dr. Carrie Scarff, R.Aud., Ph.D., is a leading Alberta Audiologist, auditory neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and advocate for hearing health. As Founder and CEO of Audiology Innovations, she has grown a single-clinician practice into one of Alberta's largest independently owned hearing healthcare organizations, serving thousands of patients and families across Calgary and Red Deer.
With a doctorate in Auditory Neuroscience, Dr. Scarff brings a rare combination of scientific expertise and real-world clinical experience. Her work has focused on translating cutting-edge research into practical strategies that improve patient outcomes. She is recognized for making complex hearing and brain science understandable and actionable for both healthcare professionals and the public.
Dr. Scarff's expertise extends beyond traditional hearing care. She is a sought-after speaker on hearing loss, tinnitus, auditory processing, hearing protection, cognitive health, and the growing body of research examining the relationship between hearing and the brain. Her presentations combine the latest scientific evidence with practical clinical applications, helping audiences understand not only how hearing works, but why hearing preservation is increasingly recognized as an important component of lifelong health.
A respected leader within Alberta's healthcare community, Dr. Scarff served for eleven years on the Board of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Association of Alberta, helping shape strategic planning and advocacy initiatives across the province. She has also mentored over 20 Canadian-trained and internationally educated Audiologists and is regularly called upon by media organizations as an expert resource on hearing science, hearing conservation, and public health.
Her contributions have been recognized through several prestigious honours, including:
These awards reflect her commitment not only to clinical excellence, but also to leadership, mentorship, community engagement, and advancing hearing healthcare throughout Alberta.
As a speaker for the Alberta Dental Association, Dr. Scarff brings a unique perspective at the intersection of neuroscience, hearing conservation, occupational health, and patient wellness. Given the significant noise exposure experienced by many dental professionals throughout their careers, she is uniquely positioned to discuss the science of hearing loss and Tinnitus, emerging research on hearing and brain health, and practical strategies to protect hearing without compromising professional performance.
Dental professionals at every career stage are exposed to handpieces, ultrasonic scalers, suction systems, laboratory equipment, and other sources of occupational noise. Over time, this routine exposure can contribute to tinnitus, listening fatigue, difficulty understanding speech, reduced concentration, and gradual hearing changes.
This engaging, team-focused session explores how hearing works, when workplace noise becomes hazardous, and why early prevention matters. Participants will learn to recognize early warning signs, understand the connection between hearing, communication, and brain health, and explore practical strategies for hearing conservation, tinnitus management, assessment, and treatment.
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