Public Health Dentistry Clinic - VCH
Condition Specific Support and Public Health
Provided by Vancouver Coastal Health
Programs and services which help families in financial need access dental treatment for their children
Clinic helps keep kids’ teeth healthy. We check, clean, and fix teeth. We also teach kids and parents how to take care of their teeth.
Services to keep teeth healthy before problems start:
Services that help fix teeth:
If your child needs more care, we can refer you to BC Children’s Hospital or another dental office where the clinic can give medicine to help your child be sleepy (oral sedation) or completely asleep (general anesthesia) for their treatment.
You may qualify if:
Services to keep teeth healthy before problems start:
- Dental checkups and cleanings
- How to brush and care for teeth
- Checking the chance of getting cavities (Caries risk assessment)
- Paint fluoride on teeth to make them stronger
- Liquid medicine (Silver Diamine Fluoride) to stop cavities from getting bigger
- Protective coatings (sealants) for teeth to keep away cavities
Services that help fix teeth:
- Fillings for cavities
- Crowns (metal caps)
- Take out teeth if needed
- Clean baby tooth’s root (root canal) to stop the pain
- Laughing gas (nitrous oxide) to help children relax during treatment
If your child needs more care, we can refer you to BC Children’s Hospital or another dental office where the clinic can give medicine to help your child be sleepy (oral sedation) or completely asleep (general anesthesia) for their treatment.
You may qualify if:
- Lives in the Vancouver Coastal Health area
- Household income is under $70,000 per year
- Child is 12 years or younger (for all services)
- Child is 18 years or younger (for emergency visits only)
- Patient do not have any private dental insurance coverage
604-675-3981
Website: https://www.vch.ca/en/service/vch...
VCH Public Health Dentistry Clinic - #210, 1669 East Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5N 1V9
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Health Authority personnel referral
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Availability
Service area: Vancouver Coastal Health Area + show cities
Service Types Provided
Condition Specific Support
Public Health
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at multiple locations
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