Statements 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 View Details
Media Release Ontario’s Dentists Asking for $50 million Investment in Kids’ Dental Program The province can show their commitment to children by finally fixing the funding gap TORONTO, ON — The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) has made a formal request to the provincial government to fix its dental program for children with a $50 million investment. The money is to support Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) which provides care […] Published Mar 2, 2020 View Details
Media Release Province Isn’t Taking Public Dental Programs Seriously Major funding issues are preventing vulnerable Ontarians from getting the care they need TORONTO, ON — Following the fall economic statement, Ontario’s dentists are frustrated the province missed yet another opportunity to fix the severe funding gap in public dental programs. The provincial government is also launching the seniors’ dental program, even though there is […] Published Nov 7, 2019 View Details
Media Release Seniors’ Dental Plan Leaves Much To Be Desired Province’s dental plan for seniors could force them into government-run institutions for care TORONTO, ON — For years, the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) has made it clear that we want to work with the province to make sure Ontarians get the proper dental care they need. The seniors’ dental plan described in today’s provincial budget […] Published Apr 11, 2019 View Details
Media Release Dentists Head to Queen’s Park to Find Dental Care Funding Solution 65 dentists are meeting with MPPs to try fixing the funding gap in public dental programs TORONTO, ON — Dozens of members of the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) are heading to Queen’s Park on Wednesday to tell MPPs how important it is for kids to have regular access to the dental care they need. At […] Published Apr 1, 2019 View Details
