ARTICLE PUBLISHED BY THE JOURNAL DE MONTREAL
Two dentists from Laval who wanted change, worked hard for four years to finance their unique clinic in Quebec. Result: they treated 4,000 disadvantaged children and children with special needs in 10 months. “We always wanted to develop a clinic accessible to the poorest and most vulnerable populations,” explains Tasnim Alami Laroussi, 36, who graduated in dentistry in 2009. Voluble and passionate, the mother of four finds it “really surprising” that “people think that RAMQ [Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec]’s coverage “improves the access” to dental care for young Quebecers. Yes, the RAMQ reimburses the annual examination and fillings for children under 10 years old. But cleaning, descaling or the application of fluoride and sealant are at the parents’ expense. After all, dentistry, in Quebec, “is a private environment” and “a complex problem” To read more at the source: Caring for all children, whether they are insured or not.
