Healthy dentists
Healthy Albertans
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
Summit 2027: Plan Your Getaway Now
The Alberta Dental Team Summit 2027 takes place March 18–20 at the Fairmont Banff Springs. Book your stay now!
Free dental care meets advanced training at the University of Alberta’s IV sedation clinic
For many Albertans, fear or anxiety is the biggest barrier between them and a visit to the dentist. A program at the University of Alberta’s Mike Petryk School of Dentistry is helping to change that, and it is offering free basic dental care in the process.
Five Habits to Take Care of Your Teeth
Experts at the University of Alberta’s Mike Petryk School of Dentistry share their top habits.
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.