Dental health
Services and resources to promote healthy habits, prevent dental diseases and tooth decay.
Smile! April is Oral Health Month
Get started with our top oral health tips
Taking good care of your teeth and gums helps prevent tooth loss and keeps the rest of your body healthy. It can also stave off negative consequences of poor oral health like diabetes, heart disease and respiratory illnesses.
Get more tips for a great smileResources
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Canada Dental Benefit
The interim Canada Dental Benefit is intended to help lower dental costs for eligible families earning less than $90,000 per year.
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Healthy Kids Program
Basic dental, eyeglasses and hearing care - Gov.bc.ca
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Find a dentist
BC Dental Association
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Canada's Food Guide
Follow Canada's Food Guide for healthy habits for healthy teeth
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Basic dental care
HealthLink BC
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Dental care and teething for toddlers
HealthLink BC
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Dental care during pregnancy
HealthLink BC
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Dental care for preschoolers
HealthLink BC
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Dental care for school-age children
HealthLink BC
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Brushing and Flossing
Available in English, Traditional Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese
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Children's Teeth are Important!
Early years dental health tip sheet.
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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.
