In connection with the expansion of dental treatment support for low-income families within this year, it is expected that residents who have not received proper treatment for a long time will flock to dental hospitals across the country at once.
Accordingly, dental hygienists are preparing for visits by patients who have not received professional treatment for several years or even decades.
The dental industry expects a surge in appointments from people without private insurance for tartar removal and gum disease treatment.
On the 28th of last month, Federal Treasury Secretary Christia Freeland announced a plan to help pay for dental care for about 9 million people across the country with household incomes of less than $90,000 per year.
Last year, children under the age of 12 were eligible for support, and this year, the scope will be expanded to include those under the age of 18, seniors and the disabled. The government plans to expand the recipients of support to all adults by 2025.
The National Association of Dental Hygienists said, “There are enough dental hygienists to cope with the surge in dental visitors nationwide.”
Meanwhile, the specific timing of subsidy payment will be announced later.