An auto mechanic has been given an eight-month conditional sentence with house arrest and must pay back nearly $30,000 after pretending to be a UBC dental student in order to get a student line of credit worth $350,000. In 2019, the mechanic applied for the student line of credit from Royal Bank in Burnaby. This … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) recently shared their support for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) along with their concern about some of the details regarding the program, such as reimbursement rates for independent hygienists. The CDHA worked closely with government officials during the development of the CDCP to ensure preventive services were covered. … Read more
The American Dental Association (ADA) has updated their clinical practice guidelines to recommend nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat acute dental pain for patients 12 and older. NSAIDs were found to effectively manage dental pain when immediately dental care is not available. NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, can be taken on their own or … Read more
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 three years of work in areas of England that have poor access to dental care. These dentists will also be sent to schools to improve oral health in children. The … Read more
As of February 1, the American Dental Association (ADA) no longer recommends using thyroid and abdominal shielding during radiographic exams. Instead, “Evidence indicates modern digital radiography equipment and restricting the beam size only to the area that needs to be imaged better protect patients against radiation exposure to other parts of their body,” stated the … Read more
At a recent press conference, Health Minister Mark Holland said he will be revealing all critical details about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) with dentists very soon. With over 400,000 Canadian seniors now approved for the CDCP and appointments expected to start in May 2024, dental professionals are still left with an insufficient amount … Read more
Earlier this month, a man was charged with “fraud under $5,000 and personation with intent to gain advantage” by the Saanich police. Emmanuel Osaseri was pretending to be a dental hygienist, providing dental care without the proper training or licensing. The police worked closely with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) to … Read more
Newcom Media Inc · Episode 11 – What the CDCP Means for Dentists Read the audio transcript below: Dr. Luisa Schult (LS): Hi everyone. Welcome to Brush Up, presented by Oral Health Group, the dental podcast where we speak with industry experts to discuss a variety of topics such as technology, finance and practice management. … Read more
Due to the upcoming Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP), the CRA has updated the tax filing process to support the transparency of dental care in Canada. Beginning with 2023 tax season, employers must provide information on dental care benefits on T4 and T4A slips, TNMSC recently reported. These reports on whether employees and their families … Read more
A Minnesota dentist is being sued by a patient for negligent treatment after performing four root canals, eight crowns and 20 fillings in a single visit. The treatment took place in July 2020, leaving patient Kathleen Wilson with serious injuries and in need of much follow-up care. Wilson has filed her civil action suit, accusing … Read more
While more details have been revealed regarding the roll-out of the Canadian Dental Care Plan, many provinces have continued to voice their concerns about how the new program will work alongside the existing provincial programs. The CBC reported that P.E.I will begin using the federal program as a first resort and while their provincial program … Read more
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 start applying to the program, expanding to other age groups in the following months. Once eligible, individuals will receive an invitation letter with instructions on next steps for applying. An … Read more
A Calgary dentist has been charged for fraudulent dental insurance claims after an investigation that began in June. The insurance provider reported the discrepancies to the police who found evidence of false billing totalling nearly $100,000 in fraudulent claims, reported The Calgary Herald. The crimes affected 53 patients from the All About Family Dental office … Read more
The Canadian dental associations have prepared a Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) Proposed Framework with their recommendations for the federal government’s upcoming CDCP. They developed this framework using their expertise and research on what would create a strong program for all patients and dental care providers. The main points listed for a successful CDCP are: … Read more
A B.C. woman has been sentenced to jail for 20 months for stealing nearly $150,000 from her employer Dr. Maureen Murray Dental Clinic. The dental receptionist pleaded guilty to crimes related to fraud, theft and falsifying records. One of the crimes included depositing over 200 insurance cheques for the dental clinic into her personal bank … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland agrees to discuss the dental care plan with Canadian dental associations if they sign a confidentiality agreement. Last month the dental associations across Canada sent a letter to Parliament expressing their concerns about the lack of consultation with dentists regarding the details of the upcoming Canadian Dental Care Plan. Holland has … Read more
The province of British Columbia is investing over $160,000 to eligible residents for training and work experience in preparation for certified dental receptionist jobs. “This is a new Community and Employer Partnerships (CEP) project from the Government of British Columbia,” reported the B.C. Government. “Participant recruitment is focused on immigrants and youth.” The training will … Read more
The presidents of Canadian dental associations sent a letter to Parliament expressing their concerns regarding the upcoming Canadian Dental Care Plan. Canadian dentists feel they are in the dark due to the lack of information that has been provided to them about the plan. They have been asking how the government plans to safeguard the … Read more
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 from $700,000 to $840,000 and the maximum payable amount increasing from $750 per denture to $900. The denture program was introduced in January 2012, but the last fee changes happened … Read more
Disability advocates are warning that the upcoming Canadian dental care plan may have eligibility gaps for those with disabilities. The details of the plan are due to be announced later this fall, but the goal is to have kids under the age of 18, seniors, and people with disabilities covered with the program. It has … Read more