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If you are a reporter, producer, host or writer who needs information on oral health, dentistry in Alberta, the ADA, or want to interview a dentist, please contact:
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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.
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.
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.
Happy New Year: Don’t Leave Oral Health Behind
Gym membership. Check. Buy a funky new journal. Check. Dentist appointment. Check.
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.
New Research Links Oral Health to Alzheimer’s Prevention
Study suggests that maintaining good oral health may play a far greater role in preventing Alzheimer’s disease than previously understood.
Two Years of the Canadian Dental Care Plan
It has been two years since the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) began rolling out, and many Albertans are asking what has changed and whether they still qualify.
A Trip to the Dentist Could Save Your Life
There’s more to the dentist than cleanings and fillings.
Dental Tourism Is More Expensive Than You Think
As the dental tourism market expands globally, the Alberta Dental Association urges Albertans to consider the long-term value of regulated care.
Strong Link Between Gum Disease and Stroke Risk
Recent research confirms that untreated gum disease and cavities significantly raise the risk of ischemic stroke.