/dementia/taxonomy/term/1595/all en /dementia/channels/news/expert-canadas-first-ever-national-oral-health-survey-359269 <p>Preliminary results of the Canadian Oral Health Survey (COHS), released August 27, highlight disparities in insurance coverage and indicate dental visits have almost returned to pre-pandemic levels. Residents of Quebec were the least likely to have dental insurance, while Albertans were the most likely. The COHS is Canada’s <u> </u>first-ever national oral health survey. (<a href="https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/240827/dq240827b-eng.htm?utm_source=mstatcan&utm_medium=eml&utm_campaign=statcan-statcan-mstatcan" target="_blank">Statistics Canada</a>)</p> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:13:35 +0000 admin 1568 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/expert-canadas-dental-plan-expands-cover-children-people-disabilities-357790 <p>Children under 18 and people with disabilities will be eligible for the federal government's dental plan starting June 27. The newly eligible group accounts for 1.2 million additional Canadians who will be able to access the program. (<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/dental-care-canada-children-1.7223042" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">CBC News</a>) </p> <p>Here is an expert from Æ»¹ûÒùÔº who can comment on this topic:</p> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:31:44 +0000 admin 1457 at /dementia