NDP’s 2019 Election Platform Promises Mental, Dental, Hearing Coverage For All
The NDP will be the first Canadian federal party to unveil an election platform that promises to drastically expand Canada’s health care system to include, … more
The NDP will be the first Canadian federal party to unveil an election platform that promises to drastically expand Canada’s health care system to include, … more
Dr. Serge Langlois, President of the Association des chirurgiens dentistes du Québec (ACDQ), has reservations about the bill introduced today, entitled An Act to amend the … more
Nova Scotians on income assistance only receive dental care in the case of an emergency. “What the dental policy covers for people on income assistance … more
A Point St. Charles community health clinic that played a key role in persuading the provincial government to end so-called medical accessory fees is now calling on … more
When Ava Terranove began feeling oral pain last July, her parents took her to her regular dentist. The dentist determined that Ava, who has an … more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is applauding a move by the Ontario government to expand dental care for low-income seniors in the province. The … more
A new report from the Nova Scotia Dental Association is connecting the dots between stress and oral health — laying out an argument that managing … more
Today on World Oral Health Day (WOHD), the American Dental Association joins FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) to highlight the urgent need for oral health … more
The province has increased funding to non-profit dental clinics providing free and low-cost dental care. Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction Shane Simpson announced … more
We know about universal health care, we’ve heard about rumblings of a national pharmacare program, but what about dental care? Fourth year Dalhousie University dental … more
Midmark Corp., a leading provider of medical, dental and veterinary equipment solutions, today launched a new corporate brand identity that captures the company’s commitment to … more
Quebec families with children who have cancer will no longer have to foot the bill for certain dental work. The province announced on Friday that … more
Americans want more from their dental care — from technological advances that make it easier to have a great smile, to realistic options for making … more
There are many challenges facing the governors and state lawmakers across the U.S. who will soon be gaveling in their 2019 legislative sessions. Among the … more
People in Saskatoon facing financial barriers to dental care now have a new option. Four students nearing completion of their four-year dentistry program at the University … more
The declining oral health recently detected in local children is even worse among adults, said Nicole Dupuis, director of health promotion for the Windsor-Essex County … more
As a dental hygienist, Heather Cooper’s job is to make peoples smiles shine. She normally works in Nanaimo but each year, as part of the … more
Many Texans would agree that healthy teeth and gums are important, however a Guardian survey shows Texans aren’t backing it up with regular visits to the dentist. … more
An Ottawa dentist says more needs to be done to help Ontarians access necessary dental care. Around 32 per cent of Canadians don’t have dental insurance, … more
In the treatment of severe liver disorders such as cirrhosis the standard of care traditionally has not focused on the patient’s teeth. Yet now, investigators … more