Nunavut does not have enough resources to benefit from the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) as much as the rest of Canada, reported Nunatsiaq News. They spoke with Nunavut NDP MP Lori Idlout who says there are not enough dentists in the territory for the CDCP to have much of an impact and Nunavut Health … Read more
The Toronto Star recently reported that Federal Health Minister Mark Holland is disappointed with dental groups for not fully supporting the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and he doesn’t “even know what their issues are anymore.” During an interview, Holland said that every issue dental professionals had with the plan have already been worked through … Read more
The Government of Canada has shared that over 90,000 seniors of the two million approved have received care through the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) since it’s launch on May 1, 2024. There are nearly 10,000 oral health care providers that are currently participating in the program, including dentists, specialists, independent dental hygienists and denturists. … Read more
A B.C. woman has been disciplined for working as a dental hygienist without proper registration for a second time, CTV News reported. Barbara Host had previously practised without being registered with the College of Dental Hygienists of B.C. with a promise not to do so again back in November 2008. A complaint was made by … Read more
Dr. Stephen Abrams and Dr. Ian McConnachie discuss the history and current format of the Canadian Dental Care Plan, and share what they would like to see from the program in the future as it evolves. Newcom Media Inc · Episode 15 – What Needs to Change for the CDCP to Work Read the audio transcript … Read more
The federal government has shared that 46,000 claims have already been processed through the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), reported the CBC. The number of oral health care providers that have signed up for the program has increased to nearly 9,000 out of the approximate 30,500 that could register. Some of the dental issues that … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland has voiced his concern regarding the reimbursement discrepancy between independent hygienists and those working in a dentist’s office. “I haven’t been convinced by the rationale defending it,” he said on Tuesday. The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) has been vocal on its concerns regarding the fee guide for the Canadian Dental … Read more
Beginning today, May 1, 2024, the 6,500+ oral health care providers that have signed up to participate in the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) can start treating patients that have been approved for the program. One million seniors have been approved to begin their coverage in this first month and now the application process for … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is calling for equal treatment for hygienists working in a dental office versus a private hygiene clinic. The fee guide for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) shows that reimbursement rates for private hygienists is significantly less than for hygiene services completed in a dentist’s office, demonstrating a double … Read more
A free mobile dental care program has been announced by the City of Toronto for residents of its long-term care homes, which includes more than 2,600 people. The program will involve Toronto Public Health’s oral health providers utilizing mobile dental vans to provide essential dental services such as preventive care, restorative dentistry and dentures. This … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienist Association (CDHA) is applauding the federal government’s Budget 2024 for expanding the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program to dental hygienists working in rural and remote communities. “The expansion of the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program will support dental hygienists in delivering critical oral health care to historically underserved rural and remote … Read more
The reintroduction of fluoride to Calgary’s drinking water has been delayed again, Global News recently shared. Infrastructure upgrades that are under construction at the water treatment plants have had their expected completion date pushed from September to the beginning of 2025. Fluoride was removed from Calgary’s drinking water back in 2011. In November 2021, the … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland recently told CityNews that dental professionals no longer have to sign up for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) in order to participate. Originally, dentists and independent hygienists had to sign up for the plan through the Sun Life portal that launched in March, which caused much concern. Dentists did not … Read more
The dental surgeon that allowed a prison guard to extract teeth from an inmate in 2020 has now been granted an absolute discharge by a Supreme Court judge. Justice Melanie Del Rizzo found “that although Dr. Louis Bourget violated his position of authority and trust, convicting him of a criminal offence and putting him in … Read more
P.E.I. dentists are speaking out about the new Canadian Dental Care Plan and the problems it is causing for dentists. CBC recently shared that nearly 90% of P.E.I. dentists do not plan to sign up for the program. The main problem the Dental Association of P.E.I. spoke out about is that the federal government has … Read more
Oral health professionals have concerns regarding the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), which Health Minister Mark Holland is hoping to address to encourage more to sign up as providers for the program. The program is expected to launch in May 2024, but it is unclear whether those enrolled will be able to see their oral-health … Read more
A dental practice owner is back in Inuvik after being temporarily suspended from practising in Quebec, CBC recently reported. Viktor Dorokhine pleaded guilty to allegations of making inappropriate sexual and racial comments to dental students at a conference in Montreal in January 2023. His suspension prohibits him from performing dentistry in the province of Quebec … Read more
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is facing backlash and criticism after posting a five-minute video testimonial praising the dental practice Smile Texas for the cosmetic work she received. Many people found it strange that Noem would post such an infomercial-style video and the fact that she travelled to a practice in Texas rather than having … Read more
Oral health care providers can now sign up to participate in the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) through Sun Life. By participating, you have the chance to help the millions of eligible Canadians with improved access to dental care. Participation is completely voluntary for all dentists, denturists, dental hygienists and dental specialists. Most services will … Read more
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) hit a milestone of over one million Canadian seniors eligible and approved for coverage with the program. Currently seniors aged 70 and up can apply to the CDCP and should have received letters with instructions on how to apply. Beginning in May 2024, Canadian seniors aged 65 and up … Read more