Access to Care

Canada Launches Second Stream of Funding to Improve Access to Oral Health Care

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The Government of Canada launched the second stream of funding under the Oral Health Access Fund (OHAF), with the goal of improving access to oral health care in rural and underserved areas of the country. The OHAF is a grants and contributions program led by Health Canada that was designed to complement the Canadian Dental Care … Read more

New Study Reveals Canadians’ Views on Strengths and Gaps in Oral Health Care Access

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The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) conducted a public poll with Abacus Data that highlighted how Canadians feel about the current state of oral health care in Canada. There were some positive takeaways, such as 9 in 10 Canadians feeling comfortable attending a dental appointment today, even with the COVID-19 transmission risk, and over 80% … Read more