Dentist

• Dentists hesitant to sign up for federal dental plan; seniors advised to look at all options

  The Alberta Dental Association said dentists need further clarity on the new Canadian Dental Care Plan before they sign up to treat patients.

  Canada

  Apr 14
  
• ‘More barriers’: Dentists raising questions on federal dental plan

  The Alberta Dental Association believes when the plan is operational, it could create more red tape and if not all dentists participate, it may be harder for patients to find care.

  Health

  Mar 29
  
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• Dentist sued for performing 4 root canals, 8 crowns, 20 fillings in one day

  Patient Kathleen Wilson says the 32 procedures done in one visit resulted in pain and suffering, as well as emotional distress and disfigurement.

  Trending

  Dec 29, 2023
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• Calgary police charge dentist with insurance fraud

  Calgary police have charged a woman with submitting multiple fraudulent dental insurance claims worth nearly $100,000.

  Crime

  Nov 23, 2023
• Cost, lack of insurance keeping Canadians from seeing the dentist: StatCan

  More than one-third of Canadians reported not having any dental insurance effectively making it difficult for them to get the care they need.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2023
• Dentists decry being left in the dark about federal dental insurance plan

  Canadian dental associations say they want more details about Ottawa's plan to provide dental insurance while preserving existing private and public care.

  Health

  Oct 27, 2023
• Wheelchair-accessible dental clinic opens in Nova Scotia

  A dentist in Dartmouth has opened what advocates are calling the first wheelchair-accessible dental clinic in Nova Scotia.

  Health

  Oct 9, 2023
• B.C. dentist suspended a second time over unnecessary treatments

  The dentist billed for "treatment when the need for the treatment was not supported by records" and "without having sufficiently obtained or documented valid informed consent."

  Health

  Sep 30, 2023
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• Ontario dentists see huge spike in police requests for records in 2023

  Ontario police and coroners' requests for dental records, used to identify dead bodies, have nearly quadrupled so far in 2023 compared to last year.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2023
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• U of A dental students host Shared Smiles event for people with disabilities

  The free event included oral health care tips and techniques, as well as free check ups for anyone with a disability or special needs.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2023