VCH Public Health Dentistry Clinic

You may qualify if:

• You live in the Vancouver Coastal Health area
• Your household income is under $70,000 per year
• Your child is 12 years or younger (for all services)
• Your child is 18 years or younger (for emergency visits only)
• You do not have any private dental insurance coverage

To apply to the VCH Public Health Dentistry Clinic, you will need to:

1. Fill out our Patient Eligibility Application Form
2. Show your Notice of Assessment from Revenue Canada. 
   The Notice of Assessment is the letter sent from Revenue Canada confirming your income tax information. If you do not have your Notice of Assessment, you can phone 1-800-959-8281 and request for an Option C printout to be sent to you. 
   IF you have not filed taxes, please check this off on the form.
3. Check for public insurance coverage that you qualify for – see Insurance Plans below. We ask that all families apply for all programs they are eligible for.

4. Send email, fax or drop-off forms in person at:
   
   VCH Public Health Dentistry Clinic
   Robert and Lily Lee Family Community Health Centre 
    #210 – 1669East Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5N 1V9

   E-mail: dentalhealth@vch.ca

   Fax: 604-872-0108

• Healthy Kids Program
• Canadian Dental Care Plan
• Supplementary Health Benefits
• Interim Federal Health
• First Nations Health Authority Dental Benefit
• MCFD Children in Care Medical Benefits Program

If you do not have any of the insurances listed above but meet the eligibility of our clinic, your child can still be seen. You will be charged our clinic fees. MSP is not required to get services at our clinic.

We do not accept private insurances.

It is common for kids (and adults) to feel nervous about the dentist. Our team is trained to help children feel calm and safe. We see children within 6 months of the first tooth growing in or at 1 years old, whichever is first. 

When you book an appointment, we will ask for:

• Fill out our Patient Eligibility Application Form
• Your photo ID (Parent/Guardian)
• Address confirmation that shows you live in the Vancouver Coastal Health area
• Confirmation of household income

To book an appointment, call the clinic at (604) 675-3981. Translation services are available at our clinic. 

• At your first visit we will ask you to fill out a health form for your child.
• A dental assistant will talk to you about your child’s oral health and any concerns.
• We will check your child’s chance of getting cavities.
• We will teach good brushing and flossing habits.
• If your child is around age 3, we may polish their teeth (makes teeth clean and smooth).
• Around age 4, we may take X-rays.
• The dentist will check your child’s teeth, apply fluoride (with your OK), and explain next steps.

If your child needs care we do not offer (like braces or surgery), we will refer you to another clinic.

• We will give tips to help your child have a good visit.
• We will review treatment options and answer any questions you may have.
• We use silver fillings and metal crowns for baby teeth.