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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.
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We were named a top employer for the sixth year in a row!
On December 5, 2023, Mediacorp officially announced that the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) has been named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2024. This is a designation we are immensely proud of. Visit Canada’s Top 100 site to find out the reasons we were selected for this honour. “If you asked me to tell […]
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The Ontario Dental Association puts bite into balance
The Ontario Dental Association has once again been recognized as one of the Greater Toronto Area’s top 100 employers. Read the Globe and Mail story about how the ODA’s pursuit of work-life balance has helped achieve this designation.
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National dental program leaves the vulnerable behind, critics say
Karen Black, a contributor to Healthy Debate, writes about the concerns over the forthcoming Canadian Dental Care Plan. This article includes insights from ODA President Dr. Brock Nicolucci. Read the entire article on the Healthy Debate website.
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Canadian dentists to government: Here’s how to build a strong dental care plan
TORONTO, November 16, 2023 – In just a few weeks, the federal government is expected to announce the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Dentists want to help the government develop a plan that will work well for patients, dental care providers and taxpayers alike. This week, dental associations across Canada are sharing their collective expertise […]
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How often we should be going to the dentist and why many canadians are not going enough?
ODA President Dr. Brock Nicolucci appeared on the November 8 episode of the Morning Drive to discuss a recent report from Statistics Canada, that more than one-third of Canadians reported not seeing a dentist in the past year. Listen on AM800 Website
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Six Things to Know About Dentistry in the Canadian Armed Forces
Remembrance Day is a time to pause and reflect on the sacrifices of those who have served. Learn why it's so important to a veteran dentist of the Canadian Forces.
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Dentists decry being left in the dark about federal dental insurance plan
Canadian dentists are demanding details on Ottawa’s soon-to-be announced federal dental insurance plan and how the federal government plans to preserve existing provincial and private coverage. Eleven provincial and territorial dental associations have written a joint letter to the federal health minister to express serious concerns about a lack of information when it comes to […]
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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.
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Recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The Ontario Dental Association believes that all Ontarians should have access to quality dental care. With that said, we understand that systemic inequities continue to exist for Indigenous communities across the province and throughout Canada. These are the result of colonialism, anti-Indigenous racism and social exclusion. The ODA is taking steps to be part of […]
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World Patient Safety Day
On September 17, we recognize World Patient Safety Day. Patient safety is at the forefront of the care dentists provide. In Ontario, dentists follow the Infection Prevention And Control (IPAC) standards as set out by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) to keep their patients safe. Dentists must also follow guidance set […]