The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, are pleased that three memoranda of agreement with the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association have been negotiated and renewed for a four year term (2022-2026). These agreements are for the Children and Youth Dental Health Plan, the Adult Dental Program, and the Surgical/Dental Program.
The Children and Youth Dental Health Plan provides all children under 12 with universal access to eligible dental services including examinations, cleanings, routine fillings and extractions. It also provides vulnerable youth 13-17 with access to examinations, fillings and extractions. The Adult Dental Program provides basic services to those 18 years or older who are enrolled in the Foundation Plan of the Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program. Combined with the Surgical/Dental Program, these initiatives are valued at over $14 million annually
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“I am pleased that the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association has renewed these agreements. Providing dental care to children, youth and the most vulnerable people of this province is key to their overall health and is a part of our commitment to ensure we are building a stronger health care system for all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.”
Honourable Siobhan Coady
Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance
“We recognize the importance of continuing to fund much needed dental services for the residents of our province through the Children and Youth Dental Health Plan, Adult Dental Program and the Surgical/Dental Program. I am very pleased we have reached an agreement for the renewal of the three memoranda of agreement and thank the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association and its members for their continued support in the delivery of these programs.”
Honourable John Haggie
Minister of Health and Community Services
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