The Canadian Dental Care Plan starts next month — but many dentists are reluctant to participate

Health Canada says thousands of oral health care providers have signed up to start providing care to 1.6 million seniors this May — a number dental associations say is a low turnout. Some seniors are now learning their dentists won't accept their claims under the new program.

The Canadian Dental Care Plan starts next month — but many dentists are reluctant to participate
A senior has his mouth examined by a denturist in Ottawa in March 2024.

Health Canada says thousands of oral health care providers have signed up to start providing care to 1.6 million seniors this May — a number dental associations say is a low turnout. Some seniors are now learning their dentists won't accept their claims under the new program.