A lack of guidance for some non-essential dental treatments is causing concern for hygienists and assistants as clinics reopen in Alberta during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As of May 4, dentists in Alberta will be able to provide urgent dental care in addition to emergent care.

Non-emergency dental treatments were suspended by the association on March 17.

Be prepared to pay more for a dentist appointment next year. The dental fee guide in Alberta includes a 4.4 per cent increase.

Clients of two Calgary dental centres from the past decade are being advised to be tested for hepatitis B and C.

Officials say Calgary's orthodontic community is working on accommodating patients who allegedly didn't receive paid services.

Amber Athwal was four-years-old when she was given anesthesia for a dental procedure in September 2016 with Dr. William Mather. She suffered cardiac arrest and was rushed to hospital.

The Alberta Dental Association and College will hold a hearing next month to consider possible sanctions against Dr. William Mather.

A hearing tribunal has found an Alberta dentist "committed serious breaches of his professional and ethical duties" after a young girl was left with brain damage following a dental procedure in 2016.

The Alberta government has come to an agreement with the Alberta Dental Association and College on a new fee guide.