B.C. health minister gives dental college 30 days to deliver transparency plan
The calls was made after a performance inquiry report that made 21 recommendations aimed at improving its governance. Continue reading
Dental Care
Removing the barriers: How to find and provide dental care for children with autism
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
To mark World Autism Awareness Day, IWK Health Centre pediatric dentist and Dalhousie University instructor Dr. Tracy Doyle is offering some tips for parents and dentists. Continue reading
Dalhousie teams up with Phoenix Youth to make dental hygiene more accessible
Each Tuesday, two dental students go to Phoenix Youth’s drop-in centre to do a cleaning. Already, dozens of young people have taken advantage of the program. Continue reading
Reality check: Can flossing actually help prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
New research suggests that gum disease may lead to dementia. Continue reading
Premier John Horgan opens door to including dental coverage within B.C.’s health care system
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Premier John Horgan is not opposed to the idea of the province covering dental care as part of the provincial health care system. Continue reading
Student-run clinic in Saskatoon breaking barriers for those needing dental care
Four students nearing completion of their four-year dentistry program at the University of Saskatchewan are opening an emergency dental care clinic. Continue reading
Decision to change N.S. children’s dental insurance based on 2015 report
By Sarah Ritchie Sr. Broadcast Journalist/Anchor
The change was overruled yesterday by Premier Stephen McNeil, who told reporters it was made by a bureaucrat and was not cleared by elected officials. Continue reading
Health unit urges dental patients to get tested after child revealed to have hepatitis C
A child has tested positive for Hepatitis C after receiving treatment at an Orillia dental office, the health unit says. Continue reading
Here’s what Ontario’s parties are promising voters for dental care
‘It was like being tortured every day for three years,’ said an Ontario resident who wasn’t able to afford dental care. Continue reading
Doug Ford makes pre-election campaign stop in Peterborough
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
Doug Ford told the audience his party would deal with the issues of health care and soaring hydro rates. Continue reading