Dental care benefits for First Nations and Inuit falling behind Canadian standards, say dentists – CBC

Jan 22, 2026

Administrative burdens, outdated fee structures cause some dentists to opt out of NIHB

Janine Manning needed a root canal.

While a fairly common procedure, Manning’s dentist recommended her to a specialist because of the specific injury to her tooth.

Manning is a member of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation in southern Ontario, and uses the federal Non-Insured Health Benefits program (NIHB) that covers things like dental care for First Nations people and Inuit.

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