Dentists

• 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
  
• Alberta dentists raise concerns about new federal dental benefit

  Some Alberta dentists say they're concerned about the low uptake at their offices.

  Health

  Dec 23, 2022
  
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• Indigenous dental training program aims to improve care access in Saskatchewan

  A new dental therapy program is set to launch in the fall of 2023 at a number of schools in Saskatchewan. Students can send in applications beginning in March.

  Education

  May 22, 2022
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• New Brunswick Opposition leader laments COVID-19 vaccination pay discrepancy

  The leader of the official Opposition is calling the rate of pay for medical professionals joining the province's COVID-19 vaccination efforts "unfair" to health-care workers.

  Health

  Jan 26, 2022
• Dentists, teachers disappointed they won’t be prioritized for vaccine in B.C.

  B.C. rolled out its vaccination plan on Friday, revealing that after the most vulnerable groups have been immunized, shots will be given out according to age.

  Health

  Jan 24, 2021
• Canadian dentists push for clarity about vaccine priority: ‘We’re doctors too’

  'Everybody else's patients are in masks. Ours aren't,' one dentist said of the risk of the job amid the coronavirus pandemic.

  Canada

  Jan 24, 2021
• Dentists, pharmacists in Nova Scotia ready to aid with COVID-19 vaccine rollout

  Nova Scotia health and emergency crews are ready to step up and help with the COVID-19 vaccination program when called upon.

  Canada

  Jan 6, 2021
• Ontario dental association calls for early access to COVID-19 vaccine for dentists, staff

  The Ontario Dental Association says dentists are in direct risk of contracting COVID-19 and should be on the priority list of health-care professionals to be vaccinated early.

  Health

  Jan 6, 2021
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• Coronavirus: Ontario dental hygienists raise health concerns about safety standards

  Many dental office employees who've contacted Global News said they're terrified to go back to work and expressed caution for patients making bookings.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2020
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• Calgary patients quick to get appointments as province moves to expand dental care amid COVID-19

  As of May 4, dentists in Alberta will be able to provide urgent dental care in addition to emergent care.

  Health

  May 5, 2020