FINDING HELP
These resources can help you find oral
health services where you live.
Did you know?
z Every time you eat a food that
contains sugar, acids are produced
that dissolve tooth enamel for 20
minutes.
z From 2007 to 2013, about 37,000
Albertans went to an emergency
department because of a toothache.
z Human papilloma virus (HPV), which
causes cervical cancer and genital
warts, is related to oral cancer and
is a growing risk to older adults. In
Alberta, HPV vaccines are available
to girls and women from nine to 45
years old and to boys and men nine
to 26 years old.
Project editorial council
Arlynn Brodie, registered dental hygienist
and assistant clinical professor in the Dental
Hygiene Program, University of Alberta
Teresa Bateman, licensed practical nurse
and director of Professional Practice, College
of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
Sharon M. Compton, registered dental
hygienist and professor, director and
associate chair of the Dental Hygiene
Program, University of Alberta
Darlene Fraser, registered dental hygienist
and Member Services coordinator, College
of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta
Cindi de Graaff, registered dental hygienist,
registered dental assistant and Oral Health
team lead, Population, Public and Aboriginal
Health, Alberta Health Services
Melanie Garrison, public health registered
dental hygienist
Barbara Gitzel, registered dental hygienist
and clinical professor, Dental Hygiene
Program, University of Alberta
Denise Kokaram, registered dental hygienist
and Alex Dental Health Bus program lead
Alexandra Sheppard, registered dental
hygienist and associate clinical professor and
assistant director, Dental Hygiene Program,
University of Alberta
Brenda Walker, registered dental hygienist
and registar, College of Registered Dental
Hygienists of Alberta
ACROSS ALBERTA
Independent dental hygienists
z crdha.ca (search independent
practitioners)
z Registered dental hygienists providing
care in stand-alone or mobile settings
Alberta Health Services
z albertahealthservices.ca (search dental
treatment) or call 811
z Dental programs offered by AHS,
including eligibility and coverage
criteria
CALGARY
Newcomer support
z communityconnectionsfornewcomers.
blogspot.ca
z A listing of clinics and programs for
newcomers and low-income families
Mobile services
z thealex.ca (click on health programs,
then mobile health)
z Preventive oral health services for youth
in high-needs areas
EDMONTON
U of A dental and dental hygiene
clinics
z ualberta.ca (search patient care)
z Dental hygiene, implant, dental,
orthodontic, pain and pediatric dental
clinics run by the School of Dentistry
and Dental Hygiene Program
Boyle McCauley Health Centre
z bmhc.net
z Free treatment for children and youth
without dental insurance
z Subsidized services for people living in
Boyle Street, MacCauley and Norwood
neighbourhoods
SENIORS DENTAL PAYMENT
COVERAGE
Alberta Health
z seniors.alberta.ca (search dental plan)
z A listing of services and procedures
covered by Alberta Health. Includes
eligibility criteria for pro-rated dental
and vision coverage
Alberta Blue Cross
z ab.bluecross.ca (search seniors plan) or
call 1-800-394-1965 toll-free
z Dental and vision plans offered by
Alberta Blue Cross
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Low income
z albertahealthservices.ca (search
community dental, reduced fee)
z Services offered by AHS, clinics and fees
for low-income Albertans
Child health benefit
z humanservices.alberta.ca (search child
and youth support programs)
z 1-877-469-5437 toll-free
z Coverage for dental and other services
for children under 18 in low-income
families
Adult health benefit
z humanservices.alberta.ca (search
Alberta adult health benefit)
z Coverage for dental and other services
for low-income adults
