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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 […]

Published Mar 22, 2025

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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 […]

Published Mar 22, 2025

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Not everyone is smiling about Canada’s new national dental care program

ODA President Dr. Maneesh Jain appeared on Inside the Village, a weekly podcast featuring newsmakers in Ontario, to discuss the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Listen online.

Published Jun 11, 2024

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Dr. Brock Nicolucci interview on Newstalk 610

On May 30, 2024, ODA President Dr. Brock Nicolucci appeared on Newstalk 610 with Jerry Agar to discuss the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Listen now

Published Jun 3, 2024

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Many Questions About How Canadian Dental Care Plan Will Be Rolled Out

ODA president Dr. Brock Nicolucci appeared on Zoomer Radio’s Fight Back to discuss the new Canadian Dental Care Plan and how it is being rolled out to the public. Read the story on Zoomer Radio’s website or listen to the interview.

Published Feb 9, 2024

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Dental providers aren’t smiling about reimbursement under federal plan

ODA president Dr. Brock Nicolucci and Nova Scotia Dental Association president Dr. Juli Waterbury provide insight on the issues with the new details about the Canadian Dental Care Plan that were recently announced by Health Canada. Read the full story on CP24.com.

Published Feb 9, 2024

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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 […]

Published Feb 8, 2024

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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.

Published Dec 11, 2023

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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.

Published Nov 16, 2023

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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.

Published Oct 26, 2023

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Dentists Support Additional Funding for Canadian Dental Care Plan, Federal Administration

We’re also committed to continued collaboration with government to make this a great program TORONTO, ON — The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) welcomes the $13 billion in funding for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) that was announced in the federal government’s Budget 2023. If implemented properly, this program will help bring accessible dental care […]

Published Mar 31, 2023

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