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Ontario’s five dental programs are massively underfunded and that has to change TORONTO, ON — Hailing from every region of the province, dozens of dentists are heading to Queen’s Park on Wednesday to tell MPPs the time has come for the province to finally take care of its dental programs. The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) […]

Published Nov 1, 2022

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We’re also committed to continued collaboration with government to make this a great program TORONTO, ON — The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) welcomes the $13 billion in funding for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) that was announced in the federal government’s Budget 2023. If implemented properly, this program will help bring accessible dental care […]

Published Mar 31, 2023

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    Dentists Support Additional Funding for Canadian Dental Care Plan, Federal Administration

    We’re also committed to continued collaboration with government to make this a great program TORONTO, ON — The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) welcomes the $13 billion in funding for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) that was announced in the federal government’s Budget 2023. If implemented properly, this program will help bring accessible dental care […]

    Published Mar 31, 2023

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    Dentists Head to Queen’s Park for Dental Program Funding

    Ontario’s five dental programs are massively underfunded and that has to change TORONTO, ON — Hailing from every region of the province, dozens of dentists are heading to Queen’s Park on Wednesday to tell MPPs the time has come for the province to finally take care of its dental programs. The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) […]

    Published Nov 1, 2022

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    Halloween Candy Friends and Foes List  

    Learn who your friends and foes are, at least when it comes to Halloween treats and your teeth.

    Published Oct 24, 2022

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    What the Canadian Dental Care Plan Could Mean for You

    Learn what the Canadian Dental Care Plan could mean for you and why Ontario dentists want to be involved in ensuring it works for everyone.

    Published Aug 18, 2022

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    ODA Calling on Newly Elected Government to Fix Ontario’s Dental Programs

    As the new president of the Ontario Dental Association, Dr. Lisa Bentley is calling on newly re-elected Premier Doug Ford to do better for the hundreds of thousands of people in need of dental care by fully funding the province’s dental programs.

    Published Jun 6, 2022

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    Provincial Budget Fails to Properly Fund Dental Programs, Again

    The new provincial budget fails to properly fund dental programs again despite years of the ODA asking for a meaningful commitment to fund provincial dental programs.

    Published Apr 28, 2022

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    COVID-19 Protocols Staying in Place at Dental Offices

    With public health measures easing in many communities across Ontario, it's important to know enhanced safety measures will remain in place at dental offices.

    Published Mar 21, 2022

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    Giving the Gift of Dental Tips

    The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) is spreading festive cheer by giving everyone the gift of better dental knowledge.

    Published Dec 8, 2021

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    Creepiest Halloween Candies List

    October 25, 2021 TORONTO, ON — Whether sugary or savoury, everyone has at least one favourite Halloween snack but just how good or bad is it for your teeth? Dentists know there’s going to be a lot of indulging in the coming days but hope everyone will try to be responsible about it. With that […]

    Published Oct 28, 2021

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    Statement on Indigenous Peoples, Truth and Reconciliation

    *Content Warning* The following information relates to and references Residential Schools, Assimilation, Ongoing Harm, Colonial Impacts. September 30, 2021 – The Ontario Dental Association was created more than 150 years ago with a goal of providing quality dental care to Ontarians. But like any institution with a long history in Canada, we recognize inequalities in […]

    Published Sep 27, 2021

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