You may not think it, but skipping your annual or semi-annual dental checkup may be having an impact on more than just your plaque buildup. Studies have shown that your oral health—the health of your mouth—directly impacts certain aspects of your overall health.  

It’s a task that’s often forgotten, but regularly checking the labels on your prescriptions and other over-the-counter health products ensures that you’re not taking anything expired or keeping medication you no longer need. If you do find yourself with unused or expired medications, it’s important that you bring them to your pharmacy for proper disposal.

The Alberta Pharmacists’ Association has a few tips for returning medications to your pharmacist: 

Opioids have been in the news a lot lately, and for good reason. These drugs are often viewed as safer than street drugs because they’re legally prescribed by doctors, but they are also highly addictive and can lead to overdoses. 

Managing your mental health can seem like a daunting task, especially when you don’t know where to start. So, in celebration of Mental Health Week, we’ve put together a list of resources available to you through ASEBP—because no one should ever feel alone when it comes to their mental health.

In Canada, dental providers are free to set their fees as they choose to, meaning some dentists charge more than others for the same service. While Alberta has the highest dental fees in Canada, there has been increasing pressure in recent years on providers in this province to lower their fees.

The Alberta Dental Association and College (ADA+C) announced on August 17, 2017, that they have developed and released a dental fee guide for the province, set to take effect September 1, 2017. This is the first Alberta dental fee guide published by the ADA+C since 1997.