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A review is underway to assess the effectiveness of the current legislative framework to address tobacco-related harms and emerging issues like vaping and use of tobacco-like products (herbal shisha in hookah/waterpipe). A public survey is a key component of the review.  Albertans are encouraged to provide feedback on ways to…

The Canadian Orthopedic Association (COA), the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) and the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease (AMMI) Canada have reviewed the current best available evidence on the effectiveness of dental antibiotic prophylaxis in the reduction of orthopedic prosthetic joint infections, in the context of the issue of…

HPV is so common that nearly everyone will get it at some point. The HPV vaccine helps protect against HPV and the cancers it causes. Oropharyngeal cancers — cancers of the throat, tongue, and tonsils — are the most common HPV cancer. Three of the HPV vaccines available in Canada…

Make Informed Decisions Before Purchasing or Using Direct-to-Consumer Dental Appliances There are many new options available for patients to purchase dental appliances directly from suppliers. Although claims of shorter treatment times by “doing-it-yourself” or the convenience of purchasing dental appliances directly online or over-the-counter may seem attractive, you should be…

CPP-ACP is derived from casein, a protein found in milk, and is generally recognized as safe (“GRAS”). In early 1999, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted the CPP-ACP GRAS notification. CPP-ACP contains no lactose, the carbohydrate in milk that can cause gastrointestinal upset sometimes seen with dairy-based products. Therefore,…

As regulator, we are concerned with the health and well-being of the public, our members and their staff. We are concerned about the continuity of care for these patients and have been working with the orthodontists involved to ensure continuity of care for these patients, and that the integrity of…

Root canal treatment, also referred to as endodontic therapy, is an effective and safe treatment for teeth whose pulp has become inflamed or infected. It can also be required in other situations to help save and restore a tooth. Root canal treatment is routinely performed successfully by dentists across Canada.…

Over the last several months, I’ve seen a wave of commercials, sponsored Instagram posts, and even brick-and-mortar shops that are trying to sell you on the idea of DIY orthodontics. As someone who really appreciates good marketing, I’ve gotta say that on the one hand I’m very impressed. D2C Companies…

The Alberta Dental Association & College (ADA&C) produces an annual suggested fee guide for dentists in Alberta. The 2019 Alberta Dental Fee Guide will go into effect Jan 1, 2019. Click here for the Alberta Dental Fee Guide for General Dentists & Specialists, the Abbreviated Dental Fee Guide and FAQs.