Healthy dentists
Healthy Albertans
Oral Health Month
Good oral health is about more than your teeth. It plays an important role in your overall well-being, and small, consistent habits can make a lasting difference. This April, join the Alberta Dental Association to celebrate Oral Health Month by learning more about these healthy habits. And kids, don’t forget to enter our colouring contest for a chance to win an oral health prize pack!
A mouth says a lot
Every year, thousands of Canadians are diagnosed with oral and oropharyngeal cancers. These cancers can develop in the mouth or throat and often do not cause pain or obvious symptoms early on.
For Members
Visiting the Dentist
Your dentist wants to help you fully understand your treatment options and associated costs before making dental care decisions. Learn more about the dental team, fees and support programs for Albertans.
Your Oral Health
Dental Benefits
It’s important to know how your dental plan can help you and how it works. Whether you have a dental plan or not, the first step is always talking to your dentist to establish your dental health needs.
Fluoride
The ADA supports water fluoridation as a safe, effective method for preventing dental cavities.
Oral Health Programs for Albertans
The Government of Alberta has various low-income dental programs for Albertans in financial need without access to dental insurance.
Latest dental news
Fluoride in Drinking Water Has No Effect on IQ or Brain Function, Study Finds
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences brings reassuring news.
Good Oral Health a Powerful Defense Against Pneumonia
New research from Australia provides compelling evidence that simple, consistent oral care for hospital patients can reduce the risk of non-ventilator-associated hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) by an impressive 60%. This study, involving over 8,800 patients, underscores how basic oral hygiene directly prevents serious systemic complications, reduces hospital stays, and lowers healthcare costs. Good oral health is […]
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.
About Us
Our members are clinicians, entrepreneurs, leaders, mentors and deeply embedded in their community. We help dentists optimize every aspect of their personal and practice lives because we believe that healthy dentists mean healthy patients.