Lindsay Van Dam

Something to smile about: What the Canadian Dental Care Plan can mean for primary care

Just last month, the Canadian government announced the Canadian Dental Care Plan would extend to provide oral healthcare coverage to all Canadians 18+. This will enable another 4.5 million uninsured Canadians to access the oral healthcare they need. This is an important milestone for the health of Canadians. This decision also reflects national recognition of […]

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‘Say Ahhh’: Opening up the conversation on oral health

3.5 billion people. That is our most recent statistic from the World Health Organization on the number of people worldwide with chronic oral disease—and this number is climbing. Oral health is an essential part of physical health. A healthy mouth enables us to chew and eat, giving us the energy we need to keep our […]

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Lindsay Van Dam

Something to smile about: What the Canadian Dental Care Plan can mean for primary care

‘Say Ahhh’: Opening up the conversation on oral health

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