Toronto – Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, spoke about Canadian Dental Care Plan in Toronto. Good morning. I would like to start by acknowledging that we are gathered on the traditional territories of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat Peoples. I am so very happy to be here with …
Toronto – The Government of Canada is marking new milestones toward making oral health care more accessible and affordable in Canada. This week two million Canadian seniors will have been approved to receive coverage under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and will be able to access the dental care they need. To date, more than 90,000 seniors have received care from participating providers. For …
Ottawa – Canadians deserve better health care and a stronger social safety net. And, Canada’s success is the success of younger generations. We’re making health care more affordable and more accessible for every Canadian who needs it. Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; Mark Holland, Minister of Health; and Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and …
Ottawa – The first one million seniors who successfully applied to the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and have a May coverage start date in their welcome package, can now receive the dental care they need. Also as of today, potentially eligible people aged 65 and above can now apply to the CDCP online, a new user-friendly tool designed to help Canadians …
Ottawa, ON | Government of Canada To date more than 1.7 million Canadian residents have been approved to receive oral health care services through the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). We thank the more than 5,000 oral health providers who have already agreed to help CDCP clients get the care they need, and the many more who continue to join …
Ottawa – April is Oral Health Month in Canada, an opportunity to highlight the essential role oral health plays in our overall health and well-being. This month also provides an opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding care provided by Canada’s six regulated oral health professions including dental therapists, dental assistants, denturists, dental technologists, dental hygienists, and dentists and thank them for …
Ottawa – This week marks National Dental Hygienist Week™, sponsored by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association. This week offers the opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding work of Canada’s dental hygienists in providing safe, quality care to help keep our teeth, mouth, and gums healthy. This year’s theme is “Oral Health for Total Health”. Regular visits to an oral health professional …
Ottawa – Regular visits to an oral health professional have proven to reduce the risk of tooth decay, gum disease and other serious health problems, such as cardiovascular disease and stroke. However, we know that in 2022 one in four Canadians reported avoiding visiting an oral health professional because of the cost and that a third of the people living …
Ottawa – The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will help ease financial barriers to accessing oral health care for eligible Canadian residents with an annual adjusted family net income of less than $90,000 who do not have access to dental insurance. Applications will open in phases starting with seniors. Find out when you can apply. Families with children under the age of 12 If …
The Government of Canada announces roll-out of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) Ottawa – Oral health is an important part of our overall health and well-being. Regular visits to an oral health professional have proven to reduce the risk of tooth decay, gum disease and other serious health problems, such as cardiovascular disease and stroke. Yet, we know that …
