Category: Alberta Dentists
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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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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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Strong Link Between Gum Disease and Stroke Risk
Recent research confirms that untreated gum disease and cavities significantly raise the risk of ischemic stroke.
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Giving Back, One Smile at a Time
Dr. Kuen Chow is the 2025 recipient of the Alberta Dental Association’s Community Connector Award. This award recognizes members who have made exceptional contributions to improving oral health and supporting communities in need.
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A Lifetime of Smiles in Rural Alberta
Dr. Ken Miller has built a reputation as a trusted community member in St. Paul, Alberta, earning him the Alberta Dental Association Lifetime Achievement Award.
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A Lifetime Dedicated to Building Better Dentists
For over thirty years, Dr. Paul Major has been a leader in dental education, research, and professional leadership.
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In Good Hans
Dr. Hans Herchen steps into the presidency of the Alberta Dental Association in 2025 prepared and with a clear vision.
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Finding the Right Tune
Poor grades and the occasional doubt couldn’t deter Dr. Robert Mast from finding his eventual calling as a dentist—but not without a few stops along the way.
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Volunteer Dental Care is Changing Lives in Red Deer
The Dental Outreach of Red Deer (DOoR) program has quietly been changing lives across central Alberta.
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Member’s Statement on Oral Health Month
On April 17, 2025, Alberta’s Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health Justin Wright read a Member Statement’s about Oral Health Month, the vital work of Alberta’s dentists and dental teams, and the move towards a made-in-Alberta dental plan.
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Social media trends are targeting your teeth
Mouth taping, oil pulling, tooth gems and tongue scraping are all having a moment on social media. But what does it mean when these toothy trends go viral?
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Smile, it’s April
April is Oral Health Month and Alberta’s dentists want you to know that small habits can make a big difference when it comes to your oral health.
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Alberta Dental Association Welcomes Dr. Hans Herchen as New President
Edmonton dentist Dr. Hans Herchen is the president of the Alberta Dental Association for 2025.
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Here’s what the experts say about sleeping with your mouth taped
ADA Vice-President, Dr. John Tran on the viral trend of mouth taping during sleep.
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Oil Check(Up)
Over the past dozen years as one of three dentists for the Oilers, Dr. Trevor Ushko has treated numerous serious injuries, plus the usual stitches and broken teeth.
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The Sweet Life of Dr. Eileen Jang
Grabbing a chocolate bar as you leave the dentist may seem somewhat counterproductive. But at Dr. Eileen Jang’s dental office in south Edmonton, sugary treats are there for the taking.
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Doing More: Josh Benner takes the helm of the U of A Dental Students’ Association
An enthusiastic and energetic volunteer, Josh Benner believes in the power of participation.
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Dr. Suzy Depledge on Access to Oral Health Care in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities
ADA Director Dr. Suzy Depledge on the Dentistry for All Initiative, providing oral health care to broader communities, and about reducing the costs associated with providing dentistry services to remote and rural Indigenous communities.
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Dr. Carol Martin: Adventures in Rural Dental Practice
ADA Board Member Dr. Carol Martin writes about why she decided to practice in rural Alberta and some of the experience she has had over the past 33 years.
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An Inquiring Mind
A profile of clinician, academic and University of Alberta post-graduate researcher Dr. Devarasa Murugeshappa
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The Best Job in the World
U of A Dental Students’ Association President Jason Adam is ready for a career in dentistry.
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Making a Difference for Dentists
Dr. Jenny Doerksen knows the power of embracing different ideas, collaboration, and pushing for greater outcomes.
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2024 White Coat Ceremony
On May 16, 2024, the 23rd annual White Coat Ceremony was held for the University of Alberta Doctor of Dental Surgery Class of 2026.
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The end of the beginning
Dr. Bruce Yaholnitsky reflects on his term as the first President of the Alberta Dental Association.