Tag: Alberta
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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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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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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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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.