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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.
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ODA Position Statement on Indigenous Oral Health
The Ontario Dental Association (the “ODA”) recognizes that Indigenous Peoples in Canada face unique oral health challenges and have poorer oral health outcomes than non-Indigenous persons. Despite the provision of a federally funded dental care plan, the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program, First Nations and Inuit in Canada are more likely to develop dental caries, […]
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For CDCP rollout to work for patients, government needs to act urgently, say Ontario’s dentists
MARCH 22, 2025 – The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) can potentially improve millions of Canadians’ oral health. In order to fulfill the CDCP’s promise, the federal government needs to act urgently to: The Ontario Dental Association advocates for improved access to oral health care. Dentists have previously recommended that the rollout be phased in […]
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Halloween candy friends and foes
ODA President Dr. Maneesh Jain appeared on The Morning Rush with Bill Carrol to discuss which Halloween candies will appear on the friends list and which ones will be on the foes list. Listen on iHeartRadio’s website.
Media Release
Federal government needs to clear up confusion about Canadian Dental Care Plan
The CDCP isn’t free from cost and red tape February 8, 2024 – Dentists know that the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a major opportunity to provide oral health care to millions of people who have been unable to access the care they need. However, seniors and other eligible Canadian residents signing up for […]
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Dentists and their patients still have questions about the Canadian Dental Care Plan
After today’s announcement that eligible seniors will be invited to apply for enrollment in the Canadian Dental Care Plan starting this month, and care could begin as early as May 2024, many questions remain. It is unclear how this new program will affect patients and dentists across the country.
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Canadian dentists to government: Here’s how to build a strong dental care plan
This week, dental associations across Canada are sharing their collective expertise with all Canadians. A Proposed Framework for the Canadian Dental Care Plan is now available for anyone to read.
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Canadian dentists to MPs: We need answers about the Canadian Dental Care Plan
A lack of consultation on the Canadian Dental Care Plan with provincial and territorial dental associations is worrying to dentists across the country.
Blog Posts
National Junk Food Day
Are you celebrating National Junk Food Day? Read what to look out for when indulging in sweet and salty treats and how to maintain good oral health.
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Six Oral Health Tips for Parents-To-Be
Six helpful tips that every mother-to-be should know about the importance of their oral health during pregnancy.