Year: 2026
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My Dentist Saved My Life
When Melvin Mott walked into a Banff, Alberta, dental office in the summer of 2021, he thought he just needed a tooth pulled. Instead, he got a second chance at life.
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The 2026 Alberta Dental Team Summit
The 2026 Alberta Dental Team Summit brought more than 500 oral health professionals together for three days of learning, connection and renewal in the Rockies. Here’s what they experienced, and why 2027 is already on their calendars.
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Patient credits his dentist for pointing out the risk of a stroke
When it comes to strokes, the evidence is clear: moments matter.
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Mouth guard, eh?
Dr. Arohi Talwar runs Smileville Dental in Calgary, where he and his team have built a reputation on compassionate, patient-centred care.
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Show up, listen, and learn as you go
Dr. Jared Ord does not wait for perfect conditions before taking on responsibility. Throughout his career, he has stepped forward early—trusting that preparation, mentorship, and values matter more than certainty.
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Summit 2027: Plan Your Getaway Now
The Alberta Dental Team Summit 2027 takes place March 18–20 at the Fairmont Banff Springs. Book your stay now!
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Free dental care meets advanced training at the University of Alberta’s IV sedation clinic
For many Albertans, fear or anxiety is the biggest barrier between them and a visit to the dentist. A program at the University of Alberta’s Mike Petryk School of Dentistry is helping to change that, and it is offering free basic dental care in the process.
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Five Habits to Take Care of Your Teeth
Experts at the University of Alberta’s Mike Petryk School of Dentistry share their top habits.
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Renewals for the 2026-2027 CDCP Benefit Year End June 1
If you’re covered under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), June 1, 2026 is the last day to renew your coverage. If you do not renew by the deadline, your 2026-2027 coverage will end on June 30, 2026. Applications for the 2026-2027 benefit year will open on June 2, 2026, 10 a.m. MT To renew, apply,…
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Calling all speakers, educators, and dental experts
The Alberta Dental Association is building a speaker database for upcoming education opportunities across Alberta, from live webinars and on-demand learning to in-person sessions, hands-on workshops, and most excitingly, the Alberta Dental Team Summit! Have a topic that could inform, challenge, or inspire Alberta’s dental community? We want to hear from you.
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Fluoride in Drinking Water Has No Effect on IQ or Brain Function, Study Finds
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences brings reassuring news.
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Good Oral Health a Powerful Defense Against Pneumonia
New research from Australia provides compelling evidence that simple, consistent oral care for hospital patients can reduce the risk of non-ventilator-associated hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) by an impressive 60%. This study, involving over 8,800 patients, underscores how basic oral hygiene directly prevents serious systemic complications, reduces hospital stays, and lowers healthcare costs. Good oral health is…
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Oral Cancer Screening in General Practice: What Actually Matters in 2026
Oral cancer is uncommon in general dental practice, but missed diagnoses carry significant consequences. For most patients, the first opportunity for detection occurs during routine dental care, placing general dentists in a critical position.
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Good oral health isn’t complicated — Alberta’s dentists want you to know what works
Dental teams are encouraging Albertans to return to the fundamentals: brush twice a day, floss, eat well, and visit a dentist regularly. In an era of competing wellness trends and online health advice, dentists say those four habits remain the most effective way to protect both oral and overall health, at every stage of life.
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Your Next Dental Appointment May Save Your Life
April is Oral Health Month, and this year Alberta’s oral health community is coming together through A Mouth Says A Lot campaign to highlight the broader role dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and denturists play in protecting overall health.
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Listening to her mouth
Former dental hygienist and oral cancer survivor Jennifer Cicci is on a mission to save lives
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Dr. Carol Martin is the President of the Alberta Dental Association for 2026
Rural Alberta dentist brings decades of practice and governance experience to her term, will focus on access to care and oral health education.
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What Does Excellence in Dentistry Look Like?
Dr. Cheryl Cable is the 2025 recipient of the Alberta Dental Association’s Advocacy Leadership Award, which recognizes members who have demonstrated outstanding service, innovation, and leadership in advancing oral health and patient care in Alberta.
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Study Links Good Dental Hygiene to a Longer, Better Life
A person’s oral health can provide important clues about their life expectancy and whether they will require long-term care.
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Happy New Year: Don’t Leave Oral Health Behind
Gym membership. Check. Buy a funky new journal. Check. Dentist appointment. Check.