Our good friend Dr. Alex Yule works tirelessly to arrange for free and low-cost dental help for people in need. He was the force behind the free clinic on Hastings Street in Vancouver as well as supporting the efforts that have a clinic up and running in the Food Bank in Abbotsford. Dr. Yule continues to advocate for more dental services, more free clinics, more services made available free or at affordable rates.
Initially the main focus was on removing pain and infection from mouths. We've also come to realize that challenges to self-esteem and the ability to find employment are significant issues as well when people are missing teeth or are having significant dental issues.
Listed below is contact information for free and low-cost service we are aware of in the Vancouver area. The best first emergency contact will be the walk-in clinic on Hastings Street.
From time to time, through the generosity of various dentists, we are able to offer a free dental clinic. As we have those dates available, we make them available to you. (NOTE: February 2010 - No special clinics are organized at this date.) When they are, we will post the information here, on Twitter and Facebook etc. so keep linked to us.
In the meantime, 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.
THANK GOD , i love everyone doing this :)
ReplyDeleteI saw a study about dental health around the world and what I remember is that around 80% of the world population have lots of cavities and oral problems, of course with the only for rich fees to treat the teeth who can afford. Sometimes I see dentists very close to the lawyers profile. But it's very comforting and nice to see that doctors like Dr. Alex do care for people who cannot afford to fix their oral problems. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteWhat about the clinic at UBC are they really affordable and its just tooth removal or they can fix cavities, crowns, etc? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI HOPE THERE WILL BE MORE DR.YULE IN CANADA, THANK GOD AND BLESS YOU DR.YULE. ITS SO EXPENSIVE IN CANADA WHEN IT COME TO DENTAL SERVICE,IT COST 450 DOLLARS FOR 1 TOOTH EXTRACTIONS IN PRIVATE,ITS AN AIRFARE TICKET TO GO BACK TO MY COUNTRY, THE TOOTH EXTRACTION BACK HOME IS ONLY 100 PESO. TAKE NOTE ITS PESO! 1 IS TO 42.00 DOLLARS IN CONVERSTIONS, SEE HOW ONLY THE RICH PEOPLE CAN AFFORD DENTAL SERVICE IN CANADA. I HOPE YOU CAN GIVE FREE DENTAL ALSO IN COQUITLAM, AND FOR EVERYBODY NOT FOR THE HOMELESS ONLY BUT TO ALL THE POOR PEOPLE WHO CANT AFFORD TO PAY IN PRIVATE. GODBLESS YOU DR.YULE AND MORE POWER.
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