Canada's New Dental Insurance Program Benefits Millions Of People

The Canadian government has launched a new dental insurance program that is expected to cost $13 billion over five years and benefit about 9 million low-income uninsured residents. The program will be implemented in phases, covering preventive, diagnostic, restorative and prosthetic dental services. Eligible individuals can apply through the Service Bureau and receive varying levels of reimbursement. This initiative aims to improve the nation's oral health and achieve health equity.