(Ottawa) Federal Health Minister Mark Holland is accusing Conservatives of sabotaging the government’s dental care program by calling and intimidating dental associations. The Conservatives are calling Holland’s accusations “out of proportion.”
The Liberals began covering dental services for seniors last month and have made changes to the program in recent weeks to attract more dentists.
The Canadian Dental Association has raised concerns, saying patients are unaware they will have to pay out of pocket for some services that are not fully covered by the government program.
Holland says he thinks dental associations disagree because they’re dealing with “rabid conservatives” who see the program as a political threat.
The Canadian Dental Association did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
