The importance of geriatric dentistry
As populations around the world age at an unprecedented rate, it is the responsibility of the dental profession to recognize the importance of geriatric dentistry.
CDCP
The effect of the CDCP on dental school education
One of the interesting side effects of the CDCP, a plan that is designed to increase our patients’ access to a dentist, is the fact that many dental schools are having challenges accessing dental patients for our future practitioners
CDCP ends 2025 with a milestone — but challenges persist
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is closing out 2025 — the year it completed its national rollout — with what the federal government is calling a major milestone. By late November, nearly six million Canadians had enrolled in the program, according to Health Canada. More than 27,000 oral health providers are now participating, and … Read more
Changes, challenges, opportunities and the CDCP
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
Nearly 650,000 people now benefiting from the federal dental care plan, says health minister
The Liberal government will still work on policies it promised to pursue under its now defunct deal with the NDP, Health Minister Mark Holland said Monday. A week ago, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh ended the pact between the New Democrats and the minority Liberals, before some of the measures they agreed to work on had come to fruition. … Read more
Health Minister: CDCP Expansion Will Cover More Disabled Canadians Without Tax Credit Next Year
Health Minister Mark Holland told CBC that more Canadians with disabilities will be covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) next year when the program expands to include all low- and middle-income individuals. To understand the context, consider the following: In 2022, about 1.5 million Canadians held a Disability Tax Credit … Read more
Large Jump in Dentists Joining Federal Dental Program: Holland
Health Minister Mark Holland says he has seen a large jump in the number of dentists who have agreed to provide services under the new dental-care program. The government began accepting dental claims for seniors enrolled in the program in May, and has since expanded eligibility to qualifying children under the age of 18 and … Read more
Economist: Removing CDCP’s $90K Income Threshold Could Help 4.4M Access Dental Care
The eligibility threshold for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is $90,000, and that’s problematic for David Macdonald, senior economist with the national office of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Macdonald suggests removing the $90,000 income threshold, as it is expected to prevent about 4.4 million people from accessing public dental care through the … Read more
Alberta’s Premier Wants Province Out of Federal Dental Care Plan by 2026
Adriana LaGrange, Alberta’s Minister of Health, expressed her province’s intention to opt out of the newly introduced Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), as reported in a late June Op-Ed. The federal government officially launched the $13 billion CDCP on May 1 to provide dental coverage to Canadians who do not have dental insurance and have … Read more
Dental Care Providers Can Now Treat CDCP Patients Without Officially Signing Up
As of July 8, 2024, oral health care providers can now see patients registered for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), even if not officially registered themselves. After months of feedback from disgruntled dental professionals, the federal government has implemented this change in the hope that more dental providers will take part in the plan … Read more
CDA Welcomes Federal Government’s Changes to the CDCP
The Canadian Dental Association (CDA) recently showed their support for the federal government’s changes to the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). The CDA and the provincial/territorial associations have voiced their concerns about the CDCP and advocated for changes to be made since it’s announcement. Now that more details about the program have been shared and … Read more
CDCP Expands to Adults with a Valid Disability Tax Credit Certificate and Children Under 18
As of June 27, 2024, adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate and children under the age of 18 can now apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). With this expansion, approximately 1.2 million more people will have the opportunity for improved oral health, according to the Government of Canada. This is made … Read more
Alberta to Opt Out of Canadian Dental Care Plan for 2026
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith recently announced that the province plans to opt out of the federal dental care plan by 2026. The reason behind this decision is that the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is essentially a duplicate of the coverage already available in Alberta. She still wants to negotiate for the province’s share of … Read more
Implementing the Canadian Dental Care Plan Across Three Clinics
This article will likely not be popular or well-received by most of the dental profession in Canada. It goes against the narrative and belief that has been built within the dental community and continues to be propagated. I hesitated to offer my insights as I know most dentists continue to be against accepting the Canada … Read more
Health Minister Claims Conservatives are Trying to Sabotage CDCP, Dental Associations Deny
The Canadian Press reported that Health Minister Mark Holland is accusing the Conservatives of trying to sabotage the new federal Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Holland spoke about the issue at a news conference in Ottawa where he said he thinks Conservatives are contacting the dental associations directly, getting them angry and turning them against … Read more
Nunavut Will Benefit Less From the CDCP Compared to the Rest of Canada
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
Health Minister Frustrated with Oral Health Care Providers
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
90,000 Seniors Have Received Care Through Canadian Dental Care Plan
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
Episode 15: What Needs to Change for the CDCP to Work
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