Category: Announcements
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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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Team First: Alberta’s Dental Teams United to Improve Access to Oral Health Care
The Dental Hygienists Association of Alberta (DHAA) and the Alberta Dental Association (ADA) stand together in unwavering support of respectful workplaces for the entire oral health care team.
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Dr. Bruce Ward is Appointed as New CDA President
The Canadian Dental Association (CDA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Bruce Ward as the 2025/2026 CDA president.
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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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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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Register Now for the 2025 Alberta Dental Team Summit
Designed for the entire dental team, this year’s Summit will take place from May 8 – 10, 2025, at the stunning Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. This is another opportunity to gain new insights, connect with peers, and recharge in one of Canada’s most stunning destinations.
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Albertans Continue to Qualify for Canadian Dental Care Plan
In response to the ADA’s call for clarity, the Province has confirmed that Albertans remain eligible to qualify for and receive care under the CDCP.
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Federal government needs to clear up confusion about Canadian Dental Care Plan
Dentists are unclear about what they’re being asked to sign up for and they don’t know how to answer questions about the CDCP.
