April 6, 2019 News News

NDP Calls For Free Dental Care For All Nova Scotia Schoolchildren

by Taryn Grant, Star Halifax

Nova Scotia’s New Democrats are pushing for a free dental hygiene program for every child in the public school system. The opposition party proposed amendments to the Health Services and Insurance Act Friday, which would see the province hire dental…

November 22, 2018 News News

Changes to Nova Scotia Kids Dental Program Could Be Ready for Early 2019

by Michael Gorman, CBC News

Changes are expected to Nova Scotia’s oral health program for children by the end of January. Health Minister Randy Delorey said Wednesday proposed regulatory changes, reached following talks between his department and officials with the Nova Scotia Dental Association, will go…

July 30, 2018 News News

Province Quickly Reverses Course on Children’s Dental Cleanings

by Shaina Luck, CBC News

The Nova Scotia government has quickly reversed a decision earlier this month that removed a type of dental cleaning coverage from thousands of families with young children. On July 12, the Department of Health and Wellness sent out an update to dentists saying…