See the Statistics Canada release here: bit.ly/44oeEsO Among all oral health care practices, 59% planned on maintaining their operation over the 24 months following the survey, 31% indicated they planned on expanding their operation, and 4% indicated they planned to cease or reduce their operation. A higher percentage of independent dental hygienist offices planned to expand their operations over the 24 months following the survey (44%) compared with dentist (32%) or denturist (26%) offices. Among oral health care practices who reported planning to expand their operation, the most common method was to increase their staff (70%). This method of expansion was reported by 80% of independent dental hygienist, 70% of dentist and 67% of denturist offices. Statistics Canada says that the survey results will help evaluate the impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan on the oral health system and the delivery of oral health services in Canada. According to Statistics Canada information about the survey, its results are “crucial in helping governments devise policies that support access to dental care, improve oral health outcomes for Canadians, and provide a safe and efficient work environment for oral health care workers.” 16 | 2025 | Issue 3
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