Among the criteria, the person needs to indicate the planned dental visit, either that it has happened or is planned. There will certainly be promotion and engagement with Canadians in terms of the importance of reaching the population for the dental care, and we will be working with dental providers, as well, and associations, on the importance of these early investments. Indeed, as the experiences for many of us with our children or ourselves have indicated, those initial visits and checkups can identify cavities and other challenges that this program will be able to support.
On October 24th, 2022. See this statement in context.