About the CDDS
The Calgary & District Dental Society is an organization committed to promoting and teaching the benefits of oral health to the public while, as importantly, promoting good fellowship within the Dental Profession to support the ethical and professional practice and scientific advancement of dentists practicing in the City of Calgary and District.
As either a member of the public or a Dental Professional, we invite you to seek the extensive resources, support, and benefits of this website and the Society itself. Existing to unit the community, Dental Professionals, and all other organizations and professions interested in the physical, moral, spiritual, and scientific well being of mankind as it relates to dentistry within this city and its district.
The Calgary & District Dental Society FAQ’s
This page contains Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) of the Calgary & District Dental Society. The questions are divided into General Public & Dental Professional categories to assist in searching.
GENERAL Information:
REFERRALS: Which Dentists are taking new patients ?
Dentists do not cap their intake of patients like medical doctors. The best way to find a dentist is to ask friends, relatives, co-workers for the names of their dentists and if they are happy with them. A personal reference for a dentist is better than going thru the Calgary Business Directory, or the ‘Yellow pages’.
EMERGENCY: Where can I have an emergency Dental Problem attended to ?
Calgary Business Directory, or the ‘Yellow pages’, you will find a section that lists ‘Dental Emergency services’.
This section is immediately following the listings of individual dentists and dental practice offices.
FINANCIAL: I am unemployed and need emergency dental treatment, where can I go ?
Children are covered under Calgary Health Services up to the age of 18, as long as their family qualifies.
Adults who are unemployed and have very little money may qualify for help from Calgary Urban Project Society (C.U.P.S) (403) 221-8780
FINANCIAL: Which Dentists offer Payment Plans, Discounted Services, or Free Dentistry ?
This information is not managed from this office and is not available.
If a dentist chooses to accept payments, charge less, or do the odd treatment for no cost, it is done within the privacy of his office and at his discretion.
Children are covered under Calgary Health Services up to the age of 18, as long as their family qualifies.
COMPLAINTS: How can I make a formal complaint about a dentist, or dental office?
It is best to discuss the problem directly with dentist / dental office to seek a resolution.
If you are not satisfied with the outcome of a direct complaint, contact the Alberta Dental Association and College (ADA&C). This association is the governing body of all Alberta Dentists. You will be required to submit a letter detailing the problem and what specific attempts have been made to work it out.
DENTAL PROFESSIONAL Information:
COURSES: When and What are the upcoming lectures for the CDDS ?
The CDDS courses are listed in every monthly newsletter that our members receive. They are also listed on this website.
COURSES: Can non-member dentists attend CDDS Courses ?
Yes, non member dentists are welcome to attend.
The course fee is $525, and is payable by cash or check at the course. This is for a full annual membership and will entitle to attend subsequent courses, and newsletters, and social events. Full payment is required for admittance.
Advance registration can be made by contacting the CDDS office approximately 2 weeks prior to the date the course will be held. Please ensure you leave your name, the name of the course you want to attend, and indicate if you would like stay for the luncheon.
COURSES: Can other Dental Office personnel attend CDDS Courses ?
All dental office staff are welcome to attend with their dentist.
The fee for non-dentists is $40/person and does NOT include the luncheon which is restricted to attending dentists only.
Advance registration for all dental office personnel which are planning to attend can be made using the regular course registration forms that are faxed to the CDDS member offices approximately 2 weeks prior to the lecture.
PAYMENT: Does the CDDS accept VISA, MASTERCARD, etc. ?
Cheque and cash are the only the accepted methods of payment for Membership and/or Registration. We are not set-up to accept payment from Credit or Debit Cards.
REGISTRATION: Who do I contact to inquire about CE Points for attendance, the attendance scan / sign-in procedures, etc. ?
The CDDS is no longer is able to answer questions about sign ins, CE points, scan machines, swipe cards etc. All of these questions must be directed to the ADA&C.
See ADA&C contact information under the ‘Links’ section of this website.
REGISTRATION: Sometimes when I fax back my CDDS Course Attendance form, the CDDS fax number is busy. How can I register other than by fax ?
The fax machine is typically very busy receiving replies in the first couple of days immediately following a distribution.
You can self-register by contacting the CDDS office and providing the required information on Voice mail or E-mail Please ensure you provide your name, the name of the course, and indicate if you are planning to stay for the luncheon.
Please Note – When you self register and provide the requested information, you can consider yourself to be registered. We are not able to provide a return calls to confirm that messages have been received.
REGISTRATION: Can I join the CDDS if I am new to the province ?
Only if you have registered with ADA&C.
NEWSLETTER: Can I place a Notice or Advertisement in the CDDS newsletter ?
Members can place ads in the Members Notice section of the newsletter for no charge. Text can be e-mailed to the CDDS office.
Non-member dentists can place ¼ page ads for $250 in the Advertisement section. Note this advertising space is very limited and the ¼ page ads will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
NEWSLETTER: How do I know the submission date for the CDDS newsletter ?
Please refer to your personal copy of the previous newsletter and look for the notice of the submission deadline date.
MEMBERSHIP: What is the Membership year, and when are CDDS membership fees due ?
The CDDS membership year is from August 31 – August 31 of the following year.
The CDDS dues invoices are mailed in late June. The membership fees are due prior August 31.
The applicant will enjoy a reduced membership rate if paid prior to August 31. After the 31st the dues are the regular amount. Please refer to your personal copy of the previous newsletter and look for the notice of the submission deadline date.
