U.K. Dentists to Receive Cash Incentives for NHS Patients
The U.K. government is planning to offer cash incentives to dentists for taking on additional NHS patients. Up to 240 dentists will receive £20,000 for … more
Dental Coverage
Federal Government Announces Roll-out Details for Canadian Dental Care Plan
The Government of Canada has announced the official roll-out plan for the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Beginning this month, seniors aged 87 and older can … more
Newfoundland Increases Adult Denture Program Budget
The budget and maximum payable amount has increased for Newfoundland and Labrador’s adult denture program, reported CBC News. The change includes a 20 percent increase … more
NYU Dentistry Hosts UN Side Event on Oral Health & Universal Coverage
NYU College of Dentistry’s World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center for Quality-improvement, Evidence-based Dentistry hosted an event on oral health and universal health coverage on … more
Many U.S. States are Expanding Their Medicaid Programs to Provide Dental Care for Adults
With growing concern over poor dental health, six states in the U.S. expanded their Medicaid programs to provide coverage for adults this year. Medicaid is … more
Smaller Percentage of Dental Benefit Dollars Going to Provinces with Existing Dental Coverage for Children
Recent data reveals that provinces with their own dental care coverage for children have received a smaller share of federal money from the Canada Dental … more
New Study Examines Poor Oral Health Among Ontario’s Indigenous Population
A recent study published in the Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health reveals that 28% of Indigenous Peoples in Ontario only go to the dentist when … more
Additional Dental Services Now Covered for Nova Scotia Children and People with Disabilities
A new agreement is allowing more services to be included in Nova Scotia oral health programs for children and people with intellectual disabilities. The province … more
Concern Grows Regarding Companies Ending Dental Coverage and Switching to Government Plan
The Western Standard has reported that the department of health has concerns that as the Canadian Dental Benefit program expands, employers currently offering private dental … more
Ruling on Dental Plan Negotiations Between PSAC, Treasury Board Being Appealed
The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board has found that the Treasury Board violated a section of the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act by not … more
Better Access to Root Canals for Low-income New Yorkers
A new legal settlement has been reached that makes it easier for millions of low-income New Yorkers to access routine dental care. The New York … more
NDP Draws Lines on Federal Dental-care Plan: Won’t Bend Any Further, Singh Warns
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party was willing to be flexible on the first phase of the Liberal government’s dental-care plan, but in future the New Democrats … more
Ontario Plans for Portable Benefits, Talks Next Steps on Sick Days: Labour Minister
Ontario is committing to offering “portable benefits” for workers, the returning labour minister says, and is mulling next steps for a soon-to-expire sick leave program. … more
Ontario Dental Association Calls on Province to Fix Existing Dental Programs, Before Launching Any New Ones
All three of Ontario’s main parties are promising to provide dental care to more people should they form government after the election, but the president … more
How the Federal Dental Plan Could Impact British Columbians
Dentists who work with low-income communities say they are hopeful a federal dental plan announced this week will help their clients, but still have questions … more
Faculty Experts Weigh in on Liberal-NDP Dental Plan
The federal government recently announced the launch of a new dental care program for low-income Canadians. The Faculty’s dental public health experts agree it is good news … more
Quebec Premier Promises to Fight Ottawa Over Dental and Pharmacare Plans
A battle is brewing between the federal government and the provinces over control of health care. A deal reached Tuesday between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau … more
Liberals Agree to Launch Dental Care Program in Exchange for NDP Support
The Liberals have agreed to launch a new dental care program for middle- and low-income Canadians and advance a number of other NDP priorities in … more
CDA Responds to Federal Government Considering New Federal Dental Program
Oral health is a vital part of overall health, and all Canadians have a right to good oral health. We support efforts to improve access … more
CDHA Applauds LPC and NDP for Prioritizing Oral Health Care in Agreement
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) applauds today’s announcement by the Prime Minister of an agreement reached between the Liberal Party of Canada and the … more