Posts Tagged ‘British Columbia’
Tributes pour in for popular Cumbria dentist killed in motorbike crash in Canada
Tributes have been paid to a popular dentist from Cumbria who was killed in a motorbike crash in Canada last weekend. Paul Knight, from Wigton, was travelling in British Columbia with his wife when he was involved in a collision. Michelle, Paul’s wife, was seriously injured in the crash, which occurred on Saturday 14th July, […]
Dental volunteers provide free treatment for kids in British Columbia
A group of dental volunteers has helped to bring smiles to children from underprivileged backgrounds in Surrey, British Columbia. City Dream Centre has launched a new dental initiative, which is aimed at providing children who don’t have access to regular dental services with the care they need. A group of volunteer dentists will be involved […]
Albertans flocking to British Columbia to take advantage of lower dental fees
A growing number of Albertans are flocking to British Columbia to take advantage of lower dental fees, it has been revealed. Dentists in the south of the region have reported an influx of patients from Alberta looking to escape high prices. Dr Jeff Dolinsky, from Golden Dental Centre, is one of those who have noticed […]
New Dental Programme In British Columbia To Help Patients With Dental Deformities
A new dental programme, which will help patients with severe dental and facial deformities, is set to be launched in British Columbia. Margaret MacDiarmid, health minister, unveiled plans for $700,000 worth of funding for a complex prosthodontic programme in a bid to reduce a waiting list for treatment and surgery; currently, there are 65 patients […]
British Columbia Dentist offers Free Oral Cancer Screening to Celebrate Dental Health Month
A dentist from British Columbia is offering free oral cancer screening as part of Dental Health Month, which will run throughout April. Dr Shawn Lee is offering free screening tests at his office as a means of raising awareness about oral cancer and giving back to the local community. The screening tests are very quick […]
Free dental clinic give Penticton residents something to smile about
A free dental clinic has given residents of a town in British Columbia something to smile about. Residents in Penticton were invited to attend the free clinic, which took place on August 14th. The clinic was organised by Greta Henning, a certified dental assistant, in conjunction with local dentist, Dr Amaal Ayoub. Henning said that […]
