Helping Create Healthy Smiles Across Canada Learn more about the Canada Dental Benefit and the upcoming Canadian Dental Care Plan Guest article by: MarikaNadeau, Director General, Engagement and FPTRelations, Dental Care Task Force, Health Canada, Government of Canada As oral health care professionals, you see firsthand the positive impact that dental care has on Canadians. Access to quality dental care is an important part of overall health, yet, one-third of Canadians are financially unable to visit an oral health professional because they do not have dental insurance. To help address this issue, the Government of Canada launched the Canada Dental Benefit (CDB) in 2022 that provides families with direct payments of up to $650 per eligible child under 12 for out-of-pocket expenses paid for dental care services. The first benefit period was a great success During the first benefit period, from October 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, the CDB helped 323,000 children access the dental care they need to develop healthy, bright smiles. Through close partnership with organizations like the Canadian Dental Association (CDA), we were successfully able to reach Canadians from coast to coast to coast to spread the news about the benefit. The successful impact of the CDB was made possible thanks to the support of the CDA and dentists across the country. As dental care professionals, you are transforming the lives of your patients every day. Thank you for everything you do to deliver the high-quality dental care that Canadians depend on. Let’s keep the momentum going during the second benefit period. Applications for the second period are now open Applications for the second benefit period opened on July 1, 2023, and applications will be accepted for eligible dental expenses until June 30, 9 Issue 5 | 2023 |
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