Dental Care
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Federal dental plan patients top 1M, more complex procedures now coveredThe 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.HealthOct 31
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Dental and Oral Trauma Day focuses on prevention, treatmentLiran 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.HealthSep 21
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Large jump in dentists joining federal dental program: HollandWhile some 2.3 million patients have been quick to enrol, getting dentists on board to provide the care has been more challenging.HealthAug 7
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Quebec dentists concerned over federal dental plan, province still aims to opt outThough 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.PoliticsJul 24
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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.CanadaJun 27
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Smile 24: Local dentists donate time, services to provide free care to kids in KelownaDentists, 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.HealthJun 2
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Free dental clinic in Montreal reopens after sweeping renovationThe 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.HealthMay 7
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Most Canadian youth visit dentists, but lack of insurance a barrierAccording 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.HealthApr 17
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Dentists hesitant to sign up for federal dental plan; seniors advised to look at all optionsThe Alberta Dental Association said dentists need further clarity on the new Canadian Dental Care Plan before they sign up to treat patients.CanadaApr 14
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Head of Manitoba Dental Association raises concerns about federal dental care planThe president of the Manitoba Dental Association believes the Canadian Dental Care Plan is great in theory, but that its design is flawed.HealthApr 5
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