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A Ukrainian mother and newcomer to Alberta has waited more than two months for the provincial government's dental corporation to make a decision on a $12,000 claim for procedures, as she continues to deal with an excruciatingly painful toothache.
Following the federal government's announcement of the Canadian Dental Care Plan this week, Alberta dentists and anti-poverty advocates say the lack of important details is worrisome and key to whether this program will succeed.
Lack of consultation with provincial and territorial dental associations is worrying...
Denise Kokaram says as a dental hygienist, she still mourns the loss of every tooth that her patients go through.