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 High Court has overturned a directive that sought to end Mount Kenya University's Bachelor of Science in Oral Health programme. It also confirmed that CUE, not the Ministry of Health, regulates university courses.
A bipartisan House proposal would connect rural Veterans with existing community dental providers after survey data revealed severe unmet oral health needs and limited VA eligibility.
A new report shows how Indiana's rules and high costs keep pregnant women from getting dental care, raising health risks and calls for urgent change.
First Nations Australians are still facing deep oral health gaps. Dr Jodi Hart and the Indigenous Dental Association Australia are pushing for real change-calling for culturally safe care and a dental workforce that truly represents the community.
Covered California will raise dental plan rates by 6.2 percent in 2027, citing rising care costs and increased service use while keeping enrolment stable and expanding plan options.
Soaring treatment costs and a global oral disease crisis are fueling a dramatic rise in dental insurance, with the market set to nearly double by 2035.
