Category: Media Release
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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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Alberta Dental Association’s Statement on Community Water Fluoridation
The ADA strongly supports community water fluoridation as a safe, effective, and fair way to prevent tooth decay and improve oral health for Albertans.
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Fluoride Returns to Calgary’s Water
“Calgarians should be proud of this decision, adding fluoride to tap water is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent cavities,” says Dr. Hans Herchen, President of the Alberta Dental Association.
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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 Dentists Ready to Work with Province Toward a Made-in-Alberta Dental Care Program
With applications for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) opening in May for Canadians aged 18 to 64, Alberta dentists are hopeful that the federal program can soon become provincial.
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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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Alberta Dentists Seek Clarity and Consultation on Provincial Opt-Out
Statement from the Alberta Dental Association on Premier Danielle Smith’s June 25, 2024, letter opting out of the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
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Dentists and their patients still have questions about the Canadian Dental Care Plan
The CDCP will only succeed if the federal government taps into the expertise of practising dentists, through their provincial and territorial dental associations, right at the start.
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Canadian dentists to government: Here’s how to build a strong dental care plan
Dentists want to help the government develop a plan that will work well for patients, dental care providers and taxpayers alike.
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Canadian dentists to MPs: We need answers about the Canadian Dental Care Plan
Lack of consultation with provincial and territorial dental associations has dentists across Canada concerned.