The launch of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) has triggered a wave of uncertainty and apprehension among dentists and clinicians across Canada. Many practitioners, concerned about the program’s impact and administrative complexities, have hesitated to enroll or start treating patients under the CDCP, which launched May 1. Recent figures indicate that only a fraction … Read more
The federal government has shared that 46,000 claims have already been processed through the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), reported the CBC. The number of oral health care providers that have signed up for the program has increased to nearly 9,000 out of the approximate 30,500 that could register. Some of the dental issues that … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland has voiced his concern regarding the reimbursement discrepancy between independent hygienists and those working in a dentist’s office. “I haven’t been convinced by the rationale defending it,” he said on Tuesday. The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) has been vocal on its concerns regarding the fee guide for the Canadian Dental … Read more
Beginning today, May 1, 2024, the 6,500+ oral health care providers that have signed up to participate in the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) can start treating patients that have been approved for the program. One million seniors have been approved to begin their coverage in this first month and now the application process for … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is calling for equal treatment for hygienists working in a dental office versus a private hygiene clinic. The fee guide for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) shows that reimbursement rates for private hygienists is significantly less than for hygiene services completed in a dentist’s office, demonstrating a double … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland recently told CityNews that dental professionals no longer have to sign up for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) in order to participate. Originally, dentists and independent hygienists had to sign up for the plan through the Sun Life portal that launched in March, which caused much concern. Dentists did not … Read more
Happy Spring everyone. What an amazing winter we’ve enjoyed in Manitoba! I hope you’ve all enjoyed the same. I want to thank Dr. Adamo Notorantonio (@ADAMOELVIS) for his front-page artistic photo and all the other contributing authors. As everyone knows, the CDCP will be fully rolled out in May 2024. As far as I have … Read more
Oral health professionals have concerns regarding the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), which Health Minister Mark Holland is hoping to address to encourage more to sign up as providers for the program. The program is expected to launch in May 2024, but it is unclear whether those enrolled will be able to see their oral-health … Read more
Oral health care providers can now sign up to participate in the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) through Sun Life. By participating, you have the chance to help the millions of eligible Canadians with improved access to dental care. Participation is completely voluntary for all dentists, denturists, dental hygienists and dental specialists. Most services will … Read more
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) hit a milestone of over one million Canadian seniors eligible and approved for coverage with the program. Currently seniors aged 70 and up can apply to the CDCP and should have received letters with instructions on how to apply. Beginning in May 2024, Canadian seniors aged 65 and up … Read more