Dental Health
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Federal government seeks industry input for national dental care programThe Liberals set aside $5.3 billion over the next five years to launch a dental care program for uninsured low- and middle-income families, starting with kids under the age of 12.HealthJul 25, 2022
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Regina city council to discuss adding fluoridation to water in AugustCommunity water fluoridation programs currently exist in the cities of Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Lethbridge, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa and Winnipeg among others.HealthJul 15, 2021
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Dentists seeing ‘mask mouth’ and stress-related issues during COVID-19 pandemicDentists are noticing an increase in some dental health issues during the pandemic, from "mask mouth" to stress-related teeth grinding.CanadaMar 25, 2021
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Dental injuries on the rise thanks to e-scooter use: study by U of A profA study led by an University of Alberta professor found the number of injuries to both riders and pedestrians related to e-scooter use has been on the rise.CanadaSep 22, 2020
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Why some people are afraid of the dentistNearly 1 in 2 people say they have dental fear or anxiety, research shows.LifestyleAug 24, 2019
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Canadians support publicly funded dental care for those without insurance, Ipsos poll findsAn opinion poll finds nearly nine out of 10 Canadians would support publicly funded dental care for patients without dental coverage.CanadaMay 14, 2019
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Motion to examine reducing fluoridation level goes down the drain at London city hallCouncillor Michael Van Holst delivered a lengthy lecture about the 'victims' of fluoridation.PoliticsFeb 14, 2019
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Manitoba Dental Association wants to open dental emergency room in WinnipegThe association's president says too many people are ending up in hospital emergency rooms due to dental issues that could be solved with a trip to the dentist.HealthDec 23, 2018
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London partnership provides culturally safe dental services for Indigenous people"This is actually a sharing of power, this is asking our Indigenous partners to lead and tell us what they need," said medical officer of health, Dr. Chris Mackie.HealthApr 30, 2018
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N.B. Dental Society says no fluoride in Moncton’s water supply will lead to longer wait timesThe president elect of the N.B. Dental Society said councilors did not base their decision on sound science and they shouldn't be making medical decision for residents.HealthSep 19, 2017
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