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April 4, 2019 News News

Alberta Liberals Say They’d Pressure Ottawa for Universal Dental Care If Elected

by Sarah Rieger, CBC News

Alberta Liberal Leader David Khan said if elected, his party would work to make dental care in the province more affordable. “We know that dental health is critical to your overall health,” said Khan while announcing the party’s affordable dental-care…

December 10, 2018 News News

Alberta’s Updated Dental Fee Guide Helps No One, says Calgary Urban Project Society Director

by Stephanie Hagenaars, The Calgary Journal

It’s just not enough. That’s what local non-profit and community assistance programmers are saying about the first dental fee guide to come out in Alberta since 1997. Pushed by the provincial government, the Alberta Dental Association and College (ADA&C) updated the guide,…

September 27, 2018 News News

Red Deer Dentist May Take Dispute with Dental Authority to Supreme Court

by Sheldon Spackman, RDNewsNow

local dentist accused of unprofessional conduct through his advertising practices is hoping to defend himself to the Supreme Court of Canada. Dr. Michael Zuk of Bower Dental Centre in Red Deer says his dispute with the Alberta Dental Association and…

July 19, 2018 News News

Alberta Dentist to Learn of Possible Sanctions in Amber Athwal Case

by Caley Ramsay, Global News

The Alberta Dental Association and College will hold a hearing next month to consider possible sanctions against Dr. William Mather. Mather is facing five charges related to unprofessional conduct involving eight patients, including Amber Athwal. In September 2016, Athwal — who was four at…

November 22, 2017 News DentistryNews

Alberta Dental Fee Guide Urges 8.5 Per Cent Drop

by Slav Kornik, Global News

The Alberta government has come to an agreement with the Alberta Dental Association and College on a new fee guide. Health Minister Sarah Hoffman announced Wednesday morning the guide recommends an 8.5 per cent drop in dental prices for 60…