Federal dental plan expands access, but patients still face costs, denials, and gaps in care, report finds

A two-year review by the Canadian Dental Association finds strong patient satisfaction, but says Ottawa needs to show whether billions in spending are translating into better oral health.
Health Minister Marjorie Michel oversees the Canadian Dental Care Plan, which had paid about $7-billion in claims as of Aug. 31.

A new assessment of the Canadian Dental Care Plan finds the program has substantially expanded access to dental care, but many patients are still facing out-of-pocket costs, treatment deni...

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