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Most disabled Canadians won’t qualify for national dental care plan, advocates say

Kevin Konnyu spent a decade navigating the health-care system before he was approved recently for financial assistance through Ontario’s disability support program.…

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Health

More than 70 per cent of dentists now accepting patients through Canadian Dental Care Plan

More than 70 per cent of dentists are now accepting patients through Canada’s new public dental insurance program — a significant increase over…

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Health

Denturists, dental hygienists, assistants back dental care plan despite dentists’ criticisms

A group of oral health-care providers have banded together against what they call misinformation about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)…

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Canada

Why Alberta’s government wants out of the federal dental care plan — and who it could impact

Late last month, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith sent a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, stating that Alberta would pull…

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Health

Eligibility for federal dental care plan expands to children, people with disabilities

Ottawa plans to expand eligibility for the federal dental program today to include children under the age of 18 and…

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Politics

Minister accuses Conservatives of trying to sabotage federal dental program

Health Minister Mark Holland is accusing the Conservatives of trying to “sabotage” the government’s dental care program by calling up…

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Health

Canada’s dental care program expands June 27 to cover children, people with disabilities

Children under 18 and people with disabilities will be eligible for the federal government’s dental plan starting June 27, federal ministers…

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Politics

Broken teeth and infected gums: 46K claims filed so far with Canadian Dental Care Plan

Massive cavities, mouthfuls of broken teeth, bleeding gums and abscesses — they’re just some of the serious dental issues Dr.…

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Nova Scotia

After slow start, more Nova Scotia dental care providers sign up for national plan

Despite changes aimed at making it easier to access coverage under the Canadian Dental Care Plan, some people in Nova Scotia…

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Politics

Canada’s dental care plan begins today. Here’s what you need to know

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) begins covering 1.7 million seniors today — but many patients may have to wait…

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