Well-funded provincial program better than federal dental plan

Editor’s note: The following was sent to Premier Tim Houston about plans for a federal dental program.

For over half a century, Nova Scotians have benefited from provincially administered government dental programs that cover a range of services for targeted members of our population.

Some elements of dental care are provided to children, persons with special health care needs, and those requiring in-hospital care for oral surgery and orofacial conditions. Envied by many other provinces and territories, the intent of these programs has always been to optimize oral health for Nova Scotians.

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