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    Discussing workforce challenges in dentistry

    ODA Political Contact Dentist Dr. Isha Moza hosted a CTV News crew at her practice and discussed how workforce challenges are affecting dentists’ ability to care for the influx of CDCP patients. Watch on the CTV website.

    Published Oct 7, 2026

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    Discussing the CDA’s report on the CDCP

    ODA President Dr. Janet Leith discussed the Canadian Dental Association’s report on the CDCP with CFRA on Wednesday, Oct. 7, highlighting areas where the plan still needs improvement. Listen on the CFRA website.

    Published Oct 7, 2026

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    Do You Really Need The Dyson AI Toothbrush?

    ODA President Dr. Janet Leith adds some perspective amid much buzz about Dyson’s new $700 toothbrush. Visit the Chatelaine website to read the full story.

    Published Sep 16, 2026

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    Dental program improving, industry says, but misconceptions about ‘free’ care persist

    OTTAWA — The rollout of the national dental care program is improving, industry representatives say – but political statements are still driving a misconception among patients that the program will cost them nothing. Read the full article on CTVNews.ca featuring Dr. David Brown, ODA President.

    Published Sep 22, 2025

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    Expansion of the CDCP

    Dr. David Brown, ODA President, was interviewed as part of a story on CityNews on July 14, 2025, to discuss the expansion of the CDCP and the patients slipping through the cracks. The story was repeated on CityNews at 6 in Toronto and also aired on CityNews in Vancouver. Watch online

    Published Jul 15, 2025

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    State of the CDCP

    Dr. David Brown, ODA President, was on The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll on July 15, 2025, to discuss the state of the CDCP and the fact that half of the requests for complex dental work under the plan are rejected. Listen online

    Published Jul 15, 2025

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    Companies drop employees’ dental coverage as subsidized dental care expands

    Dr. Maneesh Jain, former ODA president, discusses the deinsurance risk the Canadian Dental Care Plan represents. Read the full story on the Canadian Affairs website.

    Published Jun 23, 2025

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    Insights into the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)

    ODA President Dr. Maneesh Jain appeared on The Benefits Connexion Podcast to discuss the CDCP. Listen on Connex Health’s website.

    Published Feb 20, 2025

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    Dr. Maneesh Jain discusses the CDCP on rabble.ca

    ODA President Dr. Maneesh Jain was interviewed by rabble.ca about what’s coming with the Canadian Dental Care Plan and concerns about de-insurance risks. Read the full article on rabble.ca.

    Published Jan 9, 2025

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    Dr. Maneesh Jain on Ontario Today

    ODA President Dr. Maneesh Jain joined CBC’s Amanda Pfeffer on Ontario Today on Tuesday, January 7, to discuss the Canadian Dental Care Plan and what lies ahead in 2025 as more Canadian residents become eligible to apply for coverage. Listen on the CBC website.

    Published Jan 8, 2025

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