"Lots of poor people who don't have pensions, who are aging, need dental care," she said. "No dental care, especially if you are a senior, means you don't eat well and you suffer." Wednesday’s announcement comes less than two weeks after Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath pledged full dental coverage as part of a universal health care plan, branded “Ontario Benefits.” (Frank Gunn/Canadian Press) Wednesday's announcement comes less than two weeks after Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath pledged full dental coverage as part of a universal health care plan, branded "Ontario Benefits." But LouAnn Visconti, president of the Ontario Dental Association, questions the Liberals' ability to see their promise through. Funding for dental programs hasn't kept up with demand since the government took over the administration of those programs in the 1990's, Visconti claims.

Source: CBC News March 28, 2018 20:25 UTC