The Failure of the
NB Dental Act of 1985 & NB Dental Society
to Protect the Welfare of the Public
The purpose of this website is to educate New Brunswickers on the failings of the New Brunswick Dental Act of 1985 and the New Brunswick Dental Society (NBDS) to protect the welfare of the public.
Why should you care?
Dental care is extremely important in order to maintain one's health. It is highly probable that you will seek the services of a dentist many times during your lifetime. You have an expectation of receiving quality dental care provided in a professional manner.
Currently the New Brunswick dental profession is regulated using highly questionable administrative procedures based on antiquated legislation; these administrative procedures, created by the New Brunswick Dental Society, shield inappropriate dental practices and behaviour from public transparency and accountability. It is the classic scenario of the "Fox Guarding the Hen House". Should your dentist provide substandard care or engage in unethical behaviour, you have no meaningful recourse.
In New Brunswick, dental treatment is “Caveat Emptor” (i.e. buyer beware); New Brunswickers deserve better.
The buttons below take the reader to specific examples of the New Brunswick Dental Act of 1985 and the New Brunswick Dental Society (NBDS) failure to protect the welfare of New Brunswickers.
Why should you care?
Dental care is extremely important in order to maintain one's health. It is highly probable that you will seek the services of a dentist many times during your lifetime. You have an expectation of receiving quality dental care provided in a professional manner.
Currently the New Brunswick dental profession is regulated using highly questionable administrative procedures based on antiquated legislation; these administrative procedures, created by the New Brunswick Dental Society, shield inappropriate dental practices and behaviour from public transparency and accountability. It is the classic scenario of the "Fox Guarding the Hen House". Should your dentist provide substandard care or engage in unethical behaviour, you have no meaningful recourse.
In New Brunswick, dental treatment is “Caveat Emptor” (i.e. buyer beware); New Brunswickers deserve better.
The buttons below take the reader to specific examples of the New Brunswick Dental Act of 1985 and the New Brunswick Dental Society (NBDS) failure to protect the welfare of New Brunswickers.
Grading Provincial Dental Transparency and Accountability
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Transparency & Accountability Grade of "F"
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Transparency & Accountability Grade of "A"
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The only way to create meaningful change in the way New Brunswick dentistry is regulated is to amend the New Brunswick Dental Act of 1985. If the lack of transparency and accountability of New Brunswick Dental Act of 1985 and the New Brunswick Dental Society are of concern to you, please make your concern known to the Minister of Health and your local MLA. A letter template below is provided to assist you in expressing your concern.
Letter Template - Requirement to Amend NB Dental Act of 1985
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Letter Template - Requirement to Amend NB Dental Act of 1985
Should you have comments or questions concerning the content of this website please feel free to submit via the Contact button.