Dental Care

• Almost one-quarter of Canadians avoided the dentist over cost: StatCan

  Canadians say cost remains a significant barrier for them to access dental care, with some avoiding a dentist visit for as long as a year.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2025
  
• Federal dental plan patients top 1M, more complex procedures now covered

  The expansion means people who have coverage under the federal program can request pre-authorization for things like crowns and the initial placement of partial dentures.

  Health

  Oct 31, 2024
  
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• Dental and Oral Trauma Day focuses on prevention, treatment

  Liran Levin of Saskatoon has created the first Global Dental and Oral Trauma Day to bring awareness to proper treatment of traumatic dental injuries, particularly in sport.

  Health

  Sep 21, 2024
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• Large jump in dentists joining federal dental program: Holland

  While some 2.3 million patients have been quick to enrol, getting dentists on board to provide the care has been more challenging.

  Health

  Aug 7, 2024
• Quebec dentists concerned over federal dental plan, province still aims to opt out

  Though only some have access to Canada's dental plan for now, dentists in Quebec are warning they're already having a hard time keeping up with an increase in demands.

  Politics

  Jul 24, 2024
• Canada’s dental care plan is expanding. Who’s eligible now?

  Thursday’s announcement was the second last phase of the rollout of the Canadian dental care plan, which the federal government unveiled in December 2023.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2024
• Smile 24: Local dentists donate time, services to provide free care to kids in Kelowna

  Dentists, hygienists and office staff at a Kelowna dental office gave up their Saturday to volunteer for a charity program offering free checkups and cleanings for kids.

  Health

  Jun 2, 2024
• Free dental clinic in Montreal reopens after sweeping renovation

  The Jim Lund Dental Clinic by Welcome Hall Mission and McGill University is back after undergoing a major renovation project that saw state-of-the-art equipment installed.

  Health

  May 7, 2024
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• Most Canadian youth visit dentists, but lack of insurance a barrier

  According to a report released Wednesday, there were 89.6 per cent of Canadian children and youth aged five to 17 in 2019 who visited a dental professional within 12 months.

  Health

  Apr 17, 2024
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• 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, 2024