Government signs new agreements to strengthen dental care for all ages

    Thursday, 4 June 2026 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Highlights include coverage for the surgical extraction of any tooth, a new retention bonus for 10 dentists in rural areas.

    Government has signed new agreements that strengthen dental care for all ages. This will provide funding for better access to the Children's Dental Health Plan, the Adult Dental Program, and the Surgical Dental Program. Highlights include coverage for the surgical extraction of any tooth, a new retention bonus for 10 dentists in rural areas and the addition of five more dentists annually through the bursary program to work in underserved areas. There will also be several new fee codes put in place to better align with private insurance and coverage will be increased to 90 per cent of the fees outlined in the 2026 Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association Fee Guide.  

     

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