A group of Kelowna dental professionals donated their time and services to help kids without easy access to dental care. East Meets West, a children’s charity organization, and Access Dental office partnered to give around 60 kids dental cleanings and checkups. The project is called Smile 24 and allows dentists, hygienists, and other staff to … Read more
A recent study in JAMA Health Forum evaluated the affect of expanding the dental workforce in the U.S. to provide care in underserved areas. The research, which explored using the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) to expand dental care, was prompted by the fact that tooth decay is the most prevalent chronic disease among children … Read more
On February 13, the Government of Canada announced that the interim Canada Dental Benefit has now helped over 200,000 children have a healthier mouth. The benefit has been providing parents and guardians with the financial support needed to take their children to an oral health professional. “The Government of Canada continues to work on a comprehensive, long-term Canada-wide … Read more