The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, and Dr. Michelle Zwicker, President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association are pleased that three Memoranda of Agreement have been signed for four year terms (2022-26). These agreements outline the terms and conditions 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 13 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.
Agreements with the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association can be viewed online here.
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“I extend my thanks to the negotiating teams from government and the dental association for their dedicated work in renewing these agreements for the benefit of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.”
Honourable Siobhan Coady
Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance
“I am very pleased we have reached an agreement for the renewal of the three memoranda of agreement. I thank the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association and its members for their continued support in the delivery of these important programs.”
Honourable John Haggie
Minister of Health and Community Services
“The dentists of Newfoundland and Labrador are really pleased to be signing these agreements as it shows government’s commitment to access to care.”
Dr. Michelle Zwicker
President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association
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Learn more
Memoranda of Agreement
News Release: Provincial Government Renews Agreements with Dentists
Media contacts
Victoria Barbour
Treasury Board Secretariat
709-729-4087, 327-6152
victoriabarbour@gov.nl.ca
Nancy Hollett
Health and Community Services
709-729-6554, 327-7878
nancyhollett@gov.nl.ca
Amanda Squires
Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association
709-579-2362
amanda.nlda@nfld.net