Nova Scotians on income assistance only receive dental care in the case of an emergency. “What the dental policy covers for people on income assistance is treatment for relief of pain, control of prolonged bleeding, and swollen tissues,” says Brandon Doucet, a recent graduate of the Dalhousie School of Dentistry. But Doucet says there isn’t … Read more
Alberta Liberal Leader David Khan said if elected, his party would work to make dental care in the province more affordable. “We know that dental health is critical to your overall health,” said Khan while announcing the party’s affordable dental-care platform on Monday in Calgary. “We’ve got to get dental fees down for Albertans.” Khan … Read more
The province has increased funding to non-profit dental clinics providing free and low-cost dental care. Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction Shane Simpson announced a commitment of $3.6 million in funding over three years, which will be distributed by the British Columbia Dental Association to the province’s 24 dental clinics. The funding is part … Read more
Residents across the province now have access to expanded insured dental services following a new agreement between the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CDSS) and the Ministry of Health. The new services include cleft lip and palate treatment services for infants, children and adolescents, expanded coverage for dental extractions for cancer patients, and specialized dental consultations for medical … Read more
A Quebec City dentist is looking to hire extra staff to meet the growing demand for her unique services. Sarah Gagné has been providing in-home dental services to seniors and people with reduced mobility for five years. She told CBC Radio’s Quebec AM she does mostly cleaning, but also provides diagnoses, performs exams and extractions and does … Read more
Going to the dentist can be very expensive if you don’t have a dental plan, which is why the Ontario Dental Association is asking the Ford government to invest in public dental programs. Dr. David Stevenson is the President of the ODA who said dental health can be just as important as your physical health, but … Read more
A man says he pulled out his own tooth after waiting 18 months for an NHS dentist. David Woodhouse, 62, from Ventongimps, near Truro, Cornwall, claimed he couldn’t get a place at the dental surgery near his home. “I had a loose one and it was causing me a little bit of pain, so I … Read more
A joint venture aims at improving dental care for certain Edmonton populations. The University of Alberta’s School of Dentistry led a fundraising campaign to expand the Boyle McCauley Health Centre Dental Clinic for low-income, immigrants and Indigenous Peoples. The facility has moved from the health centre to the Renaissance Tower and expanded from a four- … Read more