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BC Dental Hygienists Applaud Launch of Canada Dental Care Plan

BC Dental Hygienists Applaud Launch of Canada Dental Care Plan

by Gary McKenna | May 2, 2024 | Advocacy, News

May 2, 2024 (Vancouver, BC) — On May 1, the first patients under the new Canadian Dental Care Plan began receiving treatment. Independent dental hygienists saw clients who had previously been unable to afford access to oral health care. Over 1.7 million seniors are...

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