"This is Dental Assistants Recognition Week, an opportunity to recognize the meaningful work that dental assistants do every day. This year's theme is Passionate about our patients, dedicated to our profession.
"Dental health is an important part of our overall health and well-being. Alberta's more than 6,000 registered dental assistants play a key role in supporting Albertans' dental health by offering preventive and supportive oral care.
"From prepping for procedures and providing chair-side support to patients to performing administrative tasks and coordinating treatments, dental assistants support patients and practice teams in many ways.
"Please join me in recognizing and appreciating the important impact that dental assistants make to improve the dental health of Albertans."