Media Release How to Have a Merry and Mindful Holiday The holiday season is going to be different for everyone this year. People will still be celebrating and the Ontario Dental Association has some helpful tips on how to keep your dental health in check this month. Published Dec 7, 2020 View Details
News Article Mask mouth: What is it and how can you prevent it? Lesli Hapak, the president of the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) discusses "mask mouth" and how it can be prevented. Published Nov 13, 2020 View Details
Media Release Creepin’ it Real with Your Teeth Channel your inner cavity slayer to avoid total dental doom. TORONTO, ON — There may not be as much trick or treating going on this October, but cavities are always up for a Halloween party and millions of candies, chocolates and chips are going to be devoured by people of all ages in the days […] Published Oct 26, 2020 View Details
Media Release How to Tame Mask Mouth If it’s stinky under the mask, it’s time to brush and floss! TORONTO, ON — We all know wearing a mask is an important way to help keep each other healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, “mask mouth” is a smelly condition too many people have come to know. The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) has […] Published Sep 21, 2020 View Details
News Article Plexiglass, more mouthwash and a lot of questions. What to expect when you go back to the dentist Dr. Lesli Hapak, president of the Ontario Dental Association discusses what you can expect when you go back to your dentist. Published Jul 28, 2020 View Details
Media Release Dental Care Slowly Resumes But Not Like Usual We’re still in a pandemic so dentists have new rules to follow to keep everyone protectedTORONTO, ON — After 12 weeks of restrictions, Ontario’s dentists got the green light last night to re-open their offices. While you can now book an appointment with your dentist for a cleaning or any other treatment, the Ontario Dental […] Published Jun 1, 2020 View Details
Media Release COVID-19 Dental Facts TORONTO, ON — Emergency dental care is considered an essential service and the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) wants you to know what treatments you can expect during this time of social distancing in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dentists have been directed not to do check-ups, non-emergency or cosmetic procedures so if you have an […] Published Mar 25, 2020 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 Halloween Candy Horrors Just how badly do your treats spook your teeth? TORONTO, ON — It’s that time of year again! Kids are counting down the moments until they get dressed up and roam their neighbourhoods in search of free candy. And you know adults have already started sneaking mini-sized treats at home or the office. Dentists are […] Published Oct 21, 2019 View Details
