New Federal Investments

CDHA is very pleased to see the new investments the federal government is making to ensure access to oral health care for millions of uninsured Canadians (Canada Dental Benefit, Canadian Dental Care Plan, Oral Health Access Fund, Better Dental Care Data).

While these substantial investments are welcomed and needed, we know that doing so without a significant focus and commitment to prevention will fail to achieve the ultimate goals of contributing to the improved oral health of millions of Canadians.

Government Submissions

• CDHA Submission to the Department of Finance: 2024 Budget (February 2024)
• CDHA Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance: 2024 Budget (July 2023)
• CDHA Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance: 2023 Budget (October 2022)
• CDHA Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health: Children’s Health (June 2022)
• CDHA Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health: Canada’s Health Workforce (April 2022)

Related Resources

• CDHA Opinion in The Hill Times: The Canadian Dental Care Plan must prioritize prevention and accessibility (October 2023)
• CDHA Video: Getting the Canadian Dental Care Plan Right (October 2023)
• CDHA Opinion in The Hill Times: Canadian Dental Care Plan should focus on preventive oral health services (August 2023)

Media Releases

• CDHA Media Release: Canadian Dental Hygienists Association Applauds Launch of Canadian Dental Care Plan (December 11, 2023)
• CDHA Media Release: A Momentous Day for Children’s Oral Health (December 1, 2022)
• CDHA Media Release: Dental Hygienists Praise New Federal Dental Care Becoming Law (November 18, 2022)
• CDHA Media Release: CDHA Applauds Dental Hygienists Being Named in Proposed Dental Care Legislation (September 21, 2022)
• CDHA Media Release: CDHA Response to Today’s PM Announcement on the Canada Dental Benefit (September 13, 2022)
• CDHA Statement: It is not enough to expand the status quo in new federal dental program (August 25, 2022)
• CDHA Media Backgrounder: Canadian Dental Hygienists Association on Federal Dental Program (August 23, 2022)
• CDHA Media Release: CDHA Meets with Federal Health Minister (June 17, 2022)
• CDHA Media Release: CDHA Releases Policy Paper on A National Oral Health Care Plan For Seniors (June 14, 2022)
• CPAC Video: CDHA Discusses Dental Hygiene Care at News Conference (April 13, 2022)
• CDHA Media Release: CDHA Applauds Government’s Support of Increased Access to Oral Health Care (April 8, 2022)
• CDHA Media Release: CDHA Applauds LPC and NDP for Prioritizing Oral Health Care in Agreement (March 22, 2022)

Information for Dental Hygienists

• Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDHA page)

Last modified: December 14, 2023