Dentists
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
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
Is it really that bad to chew ice?
You might want to rethink your ice-chewing habit. Continue reading
‘It will not be possible’ for Quebec dentists to withdraw from public system: Barrette
Quebec’s dentists have filed paperwork to withdraw 2,000 of its members from the public health system amid a tense battle with the province over contract negotiations. Continue reading
Quebec dentists ready to leave public system as contract talks drag on
Quebec dentists are threatening to pull out of the public health system amid tense and longstanding contract negotiations with the province. Continue reading
‘All the hard work is paying off’: Manitoba’s newest doctors and dentists graduate
By Christian Aumell Sports Show Host
Graduates of the Max Rady College of Medicine and the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences receive degrees Thursday. Continue reading
Winnipeggers get checked for oral cancer at outlet mall
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
Winnipeggers are opening wide on Saturday for oral cancer awareness month. Continue reading
N.B. Dental Society says no fluoride in Moncton’s water supply will lead to longer wait times
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
The 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. Continue reading
The silent tutor: how your body can help medicine and science
The Body Bequeathal program has been in operation since 1935 – last year alone it helped 500 to 600 students with their education. Continue reading
Calgary dentists, therapists and optometrists hit by energy slowdown
Thousands of layoffs that have hollowed out many of Calgary’s downtown office towers are translating into tough times for health-care businesses that offer services covered by workplace insurance plans. Continue reading