The CDCP has arrived. Most dentists are participating. Now what? The practice of dentistry is constantly evolving, especially as it relates to new technologies and techniques. The pace of evolution is only speeding up, and this trend requires oral health professionals to adapt their practices to keep up with the changes. In contrast to advancing … 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
On June 21, 2023, the Government of Canada announced they had reached the next step in the procurement process for the national dental care plan. After working with qualified suppliers on requirements, a Request for Proposal has been issued to the pre-qualified suppliers. “Our government is committed to completing an open, transparent and competitive procurement … Read more