Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today my Member's statement was about why we draw distinction between health care, medical care and dental care. Why are teeth a second-class consideration when it comes to our health? There are issues around access to dental care. Some people have insurance coverage through extended health care benefits through this government. Some people have employer benefits, but a lot of people, again, usually, unfortunately, not the indigent but usually the working poor, have access issues to dental care. I think that dental care should be a universally accessible service. It is part of our body. If it gets sick, it affects the whole body. Why are teeth and why is dental care treated differently than any other type of medical care? Thank you.
Jane Groenewegen on Question 403-15(4): Travel Assistance And Dental Care Benefits
In the Legislative Assembly on February 15th, 2006. See this statement in context.
Question 403-15(4): Travel Assistance And Dental Care Benefits
Oral Questions
February 14th, 2006
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