Join the ABDSA
We support dentistry by providing and advancing knowledge, education, and support for those providing dental sedation. Join our society to get access to continuing education, and learn about sedation across Canada and the globe.
Membership Options
Introductory membership fees for 2024*
* Introductory membership goes until June 30, 2025. Subsequent annual membership and dues continue from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
Solo Membership
$150 CAD/Yearly
If you are looking to join as a solo member then this is best option for you
Dentist + 2 team members
$200 CAD/Yearly
If you are looking to join with a few team members then this is the best option for you.
Associate Membership
$50 CAD/Yearly
If you are a non-dentist and wish to join, this is the best option for you
Corporate Membership?
If you are interested in partnering with the ABDSA, email us, and we will discuss what a partnership entails.
Why Join the ABDSA?
The Benefits Include:
- Your name in public directory that assists the public in finding a ABDSA sedation dentist.
- Continuing education
- Articles and webinars
- Peer support including office aids
- Advacacy
- Association with other dental bodies
- Specialized discounts
- Annual convention
- Quarterly newsletter
- Included in promotion of dental sedation
Our Mission, Vision and Values
Mission
The Mission of the Alberta Dental Society of Anesthesiology is to promote sedation as a safe and essential service in oral healthcare.
Vision
The Vision of the Alberta Dental Society of Anesthesiology is to be a society of trusted leaders to optimize dental sedation practices in oral healthcare while protecting patients’ safety and health rights.
Objectives of the Society
- To advance the science and methodology of dental sedation.
- To promote the safe delivery of dental sedation to the public
- To be a proactive voice for dental sedation within Alberta.
- To liaise between the dental sedation providers and relevant governing bodies.
- To advance and refine the use of pharmaceutical agents and administration methodologies tailored to modern dental procedures and patients’ individual needs.
- To advocate for patients’ rights to reasonable access to safe, effective, and affordable dental sedation.
- To provide educational opportunities in dental sedation for society members, their support teams, and other interested parties.
- To promote good fellowship within the dental profession and with all other organizations and disciplines interested in the advancement of sedation.