BC Court of Appeal Dismisses Challenge to Medicare Protection Act
Canadian Health Coalition Chairperson Pauline Worsfold, RN, says last week’s decision by the British Columbia Court of Appeal was the right one, upholding Canadians’ right … more
Health Care
Should Dental Care be a Part of the National Health Care System?
A national dental care plan has been on the table for years–even as early as 1952. However, its feasibility and costs have e been an … more
Quebec Dentists to Withdraw From Public Health-Care System
More than 1,300 dentists are withdrawing from Quebec’s public health-care system Friday in a protest designed to inundate the health ministry in paperwork. Patients covered … more
Sanders’s Health Care Plan May Give Canada’s A Run For Its Money
During last night’s Democratic debates, Senator Bernie Sanders naturally talked up his signature policy point, his Medicare for All proposal. He also made a familiar comparison, … more
The “Golden Rule” in Health Care
Julian Perez, Vice President, Risk Management & Compliance at dentalcorp, discusses the importance of always considering the “golden rule” in health care and how patient’s … more
B.C. Premier Opens Door to Including Dental Coverage in Health Care System
B.C. Premier John Horgan is not opposed to the idea of the province covering dental care as part of the provincial health care system. Horgan was … more
State Officials Ponder Proposals That Reduce Access To Dental Care, Increase Costs
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
Ontario Election Healthcare Platforms Recap
With the Ontario election just a couple weeks away and endless information about the parties’ platforms circulating, it’s a good time to refresh yourself on … more
How Bad Teeth are at the Root of Income Inequality in Canada
Anne Kingston: The glaring omission of dental care from Canadian health-care plans is both illogical and a public-health concern. When Bernie Sanders took his well-publicized … more
Fortune 500 Company Ranks Henry Schein in Top List for 14th Year
Henry Schein, Inc., (Nasdaq: HSIC) the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health, and medical practitioners, announced today … more
Henry Schein Offers Comprehensive Digital Health Care Solutions
Henry Schein, Inc., (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced that it will showcase the latest in digital health care solutions designed for the changing needs of oral … more
Canadian Budget’s Health Care Funding Good News for Dentistry
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) supports the federal government’s enhanced investments in the Territorial Health Investment Fund, as outlined in Budget 2017. This funding … more
Sunstar and NDA Team Up to Promote Dental-Medical Team Approach
One of the highlights of the recent 2016 Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) was the second annual nurses training program conducted by Sunstar Americas … more
Lead Bioceramic Researcher at NuSmile Won 2016 Dr. Edward B. Shils Award
NuSmile Ltd. today announced that Dr. Carolyn Primus, leader of its research efforts in bioceramic materials, was a recent winner of the 2016 Dr. Edward … more