Alberta Dental Association

• ‘More barriers’: Dentists raising questions on federal dental plan

  The Alberta Dental Association believes when the plan is operational, it could create more red tape and if not all dentists participate, it may be harder for patients to find care.

  Health

  Mar 29, 2024
  
• Canada’s dental care plan: Experts urge feds to provide timeline, more details

  Despite the over $5 billion set aside by the government, a parliamentary budget officer has estimated the plan to cost nearly double that at $9 billion.

  Health

  Aug 18, 2022
  
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• Alberta dentists no longer allowed single operator sedation

  The Alberta Dental Association and College has permanently suspended single operator sedation.

  Health

  May 30, 2017
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• Dentist, nurse respond to $26M Amber Athwal lawsuit, allege pre-existing condition

  In a statement of defence, Dr. William Mather claims any injuries Amber Athwal sustained happened because the family didn't disclose Amber's full medical history or exactly what she ate and drank before the procedure.

  Health

  Mar 16, 2017
• Alberta dentist claims his warning to province about sedation protocols was ignored

  A dentist from Red Deer says he faxed a letter to Alberta's health minister in May, warning her about the dangers of the dental college's protocols surrounding sedation of children.

  Health

  Nov 8, 2016
• How should Alberta deal with rising dental fees?

  The Alberta Wildrose Party says more competition, not regulations, are needed to combat rising dental fees in the province.

  Consumer

  Feb 24, 2016