OTTAWA — Health Minister Mark Holland says he has seen a large jump in the number of dentists who have agreed to provide care under the new dental-care program.

The government began accepting claims for dental services for seniors enrolled in the program in May, and has since expanded eligibility to qualifying children under the age of 18 and people with a disability tax credit.

"The front door has been blowing off over the last month, with uptake of providers signing up to participate," Mark Holland says.{ai:summary}<p>In the smoky halls of Ottawa, Health Minister Mark Holland announced a surge in dentists signing on for the fresh dental-care initiative. It started with seniors, but the government’s expanding the net to catch kids under 18 and those with disability tax credits.  </p><p>The clamor for care grows louder, promising a brighter smile for many but leaving us to wonder: who’s left in the dark? #health</p>

Health Minister touts growing number of providers in new dental-care plan

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