After years without professional periodontal maintenance, a CAR T-cell survivor returned with advanced disease and two teeth deemed hopeless. The case flags gaps in oral-health coordination and the need to check blood counts before invasive care.
A Toronto symposium revisited a 2022 survey finding that 57 per cent of dental hygienists had experienced mental health issues during their careers, and called for better workplace support.
Studio 6 Inc. says its Oakville showroom lets dentists walk through full-scale treatment rooms, compare materials and test layouts before construction starts. Public records reviewed for the project did not independently verify the opening details or the broader "first in Canada" claim.
The Canadian Dental Care Plan has reached millions of Canadians, but the Canadian Dental Association says denied treatments, unexpected costs and uneven access still stand between coverage and care.
The Town of Perth has proclaimed October 10, 2026, as National Dental Care Day. The declaration puts preventive care, oral health education and fair access to dental services in the spotlight.
Nova Scotia's dental staffing gap remains after a spring recruitment fair. The provincial job bank still lists 138 hygienist and assistant vacancies, while federal listings show that clinics across Canada face similar pressure.
The Canadian Dental Association says it has not seen employers drop dental coverage since the launch of the Canadian Dental Care Plan, despite early warnings about possible fallout.
Two years after the Canadian Dental Care Plan began, new research shows that money problems and staff shortages still block care for many, even as millions sign up.
