How do I contact the Alberta Dental Association&College??
We are still available via phone and email during normal business hours. Contact us: dentalhealthalberta.ca/about-adac/contact/ COVID-19 Info for patients & practitioners: dentalhealthalberta.ca/covid-19-info/ The Alberta Dental Association & College (ADA&C) produces an annual suggested fee guide for dentists in Alberta.
Do you set guidelines for dental assistants in Alberta??
No, we don’t set those guidelines. Our Standards of Practice require that dental assistants meet or exceed the Alberta Dental Association and College’s Infection Prevention and Control Standards and Risk Management for Dentistry and any other guidelines or legislation necessary to meet the current standard of care.
Why do we regulate dentists in Alberta??
Our mandate is to protect the public. We do this by regulating our members through annual registration and continuing competence so Albertans are assured of safe, quality oral health care. We’d like to introduce you to the four dental assistants who were recently elected to our Council.
What is the Alberta dental hygienist continuing competency program??
To ensure Alberta dental hygienists have the knowledge, skills, attitude, and judgment to provide safe, effective, ethical and beneficial oral healthcare services to the Alberta public. On November 20, the College of Dental Hygienists of Nova Scotia is hosting a Virtual Continuing Competency Event.
