Nearly 75% of dentists are accepting patients under the Canadian Dental Care Plan, yet participation varies significantly by province, particularly low in rural regions.
In regions like New Brunswick, only 40% of dentists accept CDCP patients. The participation is even lower in the territories, showing a glaring disparity.
Patients in rural areas face challenges finding participating clinics, as highlighted by Susan Francis who may need to travel over two hours for dental care.
Low dentist participation, particularly in New Brunswick, is attributed to staffing shortages and an increased population in the aftermath of COVID.
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