Health officials warn 2 Calgary dental centres improperly sterilized tools
Clients of two Calgary dental centres from the past decade are being advised to be tested for hepatitis B and C. Continue reading
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Calgary orthodontists stepping up after patients allege they paid for services they didn’t receive
By Joel Senick Anchor and reporter
Officials say Calgary’s orthodontic community is working on accommodating patients who allegedly didn’t receive paid services. Continue reading
Edmonton dentist has to pay $330,000 after patient left with permanent brain damage
By Kim Smith Reporter
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. Continue reading
Alberta dentist to learn of possible sanctions in Amber Athwal case
The Alberta Dental Association and College will hold a hearing next month to consider possible sanctions against Dr. William Mather. Continue reading
Hearing finds unprofessional conduct on behalf of Alberta dentist in Amber Athwal case
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. Continue reading
New Alberta dental fee guide recommends 8.5% drop for dozens of procedures
The Alberta government has come to an agreement with the Alberta Dental Association and College on a new fee guide. Continue reading
Hearing for Amber Athwal’s dentist wraps up, tribunal to decide on sanctions
The Alberta Dental Association and College wrapped up a hearing on Tuesday that looked at the actions of a dentist in connection with the hospitalization of a young Edmonton girl after she was sedated at his office. Continue reading
Dentist in Amber Athwal case testifies at hearing Monday
For the first time, Dr. William Mather testified Monday at the Alberta Dental Association and College hearing looking into the case of Amber Athwal. Continue reading
Registered nurse testifies at dental hearing about Amber Athwal case
By Kendra Slugoski Reporter
The registered nurse who monitored Amber Athwal during and after her dental surgery said the little girl stopped breathing while she was in recovery. Continue reading
Alberta dentists, government holding further discussions about fees despite new guide
Alberta dentists have been ordered to go back to the table to drop the amount they charge for services. Continue reading