# Canada Dental Care Plan is working but costing more than expected, auditor general says

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- CBC News, 2026-10-29 14:50 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/dental-care-plan-auditor-general-9.7400995?cmp=rss

> A new report by Auditor General Karen Hogan says the Canadian Dental Care Plan has expanded access to affordable dental care, but its costs exceeded projections by more than $1 billion in its first two years. Confusion about how the plan works continues despite government efforts.

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