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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.
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.
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.
Listening to her mouth
Former dental hygienist and oral cancer survivor Jennifer Cicci is on a mission to save lives
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.