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Services

  • Dental Public Health Children's Program

  • Dentistry Clinics

  • Health Services for Community Living

Oral health is not only crucial to your appearance and sense of well-being, but also to your overall health.

Dental diseases may contribute to many serious conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases, and premature and low-weight babies. Tooth decay can be painful and lead to serious infections. The discomfort of untreated tooth decay can affect children’s growth and learning.

A parent helps their child help their child brush their teeth

Ensure your family's dental health with the Canada Dental care Plan

Oral health is an important part of overall health, and the Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP) can help income-eligible families get the dental care they need. Applications are now open for children under 18 and adults who have a valid disability tax credit. Check if your family is eligible and apply today.

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Dental health resources

    • Canadian Dental Care Plan

      The Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP) can help income-eligible families get the dental care they need. Applications are now open for children under 18 and adults who have a valid disability tax credit.

    • Healthy Kids Program

      Basic dental, eyeglasses and hearing care - Gov.bc.ca

    • Find a dentist

      BC Dental Association

    • Dental Public Health Program

      The Dental Public Health Program provides services to prevent early childhood dental disease. If your child does not have access to a dental clinic where they can have their teeth checked regularly, you can make an appointment with the VCH Public Health Program

    • Brushing and Flossing

      Available in English, Traditional Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese

    • Children's Teeth are Important!

      Available in English, Arabic, Traditional Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese

More dental health resources

How to keep children's teeth healthy

Growth and development, infants to 18 months

Growth and development, toddlers

Growth and development, preschoolers