RSS FeedFree and Low Cost Dental Services
Our good friend Dr. Alex Yule works tirelessly to arrange for free and low-cost dental help for people in need. From time to time, through the generosity of various dentists, we are able to offer a dental clinic. As we have those dates available, we make them available here. Appointments are made through Partners in Hope office (604-215-0335). If no date is listed here, we do NOT currently have a date available.
FREE AND LOW-COST DENTAL SERVICES
However, we are also glad to make available the following information about ongoing help in the area of dental health and thank all these providers for their assistance.
Downtown Eastside Walk-In Dental Clinic
Vancouver Native Health Society
449 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 1P5
telephone: 604-254-9949
This clinic offers free dental care to the residents of the Downtown Eastside. The clinic's focus is primarily on the relief of pain. The clinic is staffed with volunteer dental professionals and the hours vary. Please call to inquire about hours.
Mid-Main Community Health Centre
3998 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P2
telephone: 604-873-3602
The clinic accepts dental insurance. If a patient does not have dental insurance, the patient will be charged 10% below the fee guide. Please call for hours.
Vancouver Community College - Dental Clinic
City Centre Campus
250 West Pender
Vancouver, BC
V6B 1S9
telephone: 604-443-8499
A low cost dental service. Patients are screened by the dentist. Six appointments are required. The clinic runs from September through to June. Please call for hours and to make an appointment.
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