Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I understand the concerns of the people from Nahendeh as I have heard a lot of that when I did a regional tour with the Member. The fact is that dental service is not a service provided by the GNWT. It is one that is administered by the non-insured health benefits. Our health authority there does provide assistance in this regard, but we have had very difficult times attracting dentists. Whenever we put out interests in contracts, we just are not getting enough interest. None of the northern dentists have applied to practice there. I believe Deh Cho Health was able to get a contractor from Quebec. With the contractor in place, with a dentist in place I’m hoping that they can catch up and do more visits into the Nahendeh.
Sandy Lee on Question 24-16(5): Dental Care Services In Nahendeh Communities
In the Legislative Assembly on March 3rd, 2010. See this statement in context.
Question 24-16(5): Dental Care Services In Nahendeh Communities
Oral Questions
March 2nd, 2010
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