Tag: Alberta
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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.
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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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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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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.
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Happy New Year: Don’t Leave Oral Health Behind
Gym membership. Check. Buy a funky new journal. Check. Dentist appointment. Check.
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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.
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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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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.