Community Dental Access Centre

Community Dental Access Centre We operate a non-profit dental health centre for North Okanagan residents experiencing financial and other barriers to dental health care. View video.

For many low-income residents in Canada access to basic dental care is not a reality. There is no universal dental coverage for those without the means to pay for oral care. The need for dental care for low-income people in the North Okanagan is great. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVtAYNPS7fM

The following is an excerpt from a report titled “Healthy Teeth for Healthy Eating” produced July 2007 in Nelson BC by Ruth Beck:

Oral Disorders can cause pain, infection and tooth loss, limited food choices and overall nutrition, impair social relationships, reduce self esteem, and reduce attendance at work and school.1 Poor oral health has been linked with diabetes2 heart disease, stroke and increased risk for having a low birth-weight baby3

Having Healthy teeth is a pre-requisite for healthy eating. Among Canadians 18 and over, 13% have problems chewing. One in three seniors can not chew a full range of foods 4 increasing risks for compromised nutrition and overall health. Did you know that even children as young as 9 months old can get tooth decay5. Very young children receive dental treatment in hospital or specialized clinics under sedation. The annual cost to the private and public combined in treating children four and under is over $10 million in British Columbia 6

The Community Dental Access Centre was the vision of the Community Dental Access Steering Committee which was under the umbrella of the First Nations Friendship Centre Society in Vernon. Work began on the initiative in September 2006. Over thirty agencies and organizations have joined together to make the Community Dental Access Centre become a reality. In December 2010, a non-profit society was formed and registered.

1 Locker, D & Matear, D.; “Oral disorders, systemic health, well-being and quality of life; a summary of recent research evidence”, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, 2001,pp. I, 19, 24, 29
2 Mathews, D.; “The Relationship between Diabetes and Periodontal Disease”, Journal of the Canadian Dental Association, 2002, p. 162 http://www.picosearch.com/cgi-bin/ts.pl?index=311217&query=Diabetes
3 Locker, D. & Matear, D.; p.i http://www.caphd-acsdp.org/articles1.html
4 Locker, D. & Matear, D.; p.ii http://www.caphd-acsdp.org/articles1.html
5 & 6 www.kidsmiles.ca (Developed by the Canadian Dental Association and the Government of BC)

Have a fun and safe Halloween from everyone at Community Dental!
10/31/2025

Have a fun and safe Halloween from everyone at Community Dental!

Community Dental is so honoured to have received the Not for Profit of the Year Award at the Excellence Awards. Thank y...
10/28/2025

Community Dental is so honoured to have received the Not for Profit of the Year Award at the Excellence Awards. Thank you to the sponsor for this award, and to the community that supports our work through donations. Without our caring community’s support this work would not be possible. Thank you!!

CDAC will be at WorkBC Vernon on Wednesday, October 22nd from 10am to 12pm to answer questions about our services. If yo...
10/16/2025

CDAC will be at WorkBC Vernon on Wednesday, October 22nd from 10am to 12pm to answer questions about our services. If you or someone you know needs enrolment information please visit us at the Vernon WorkBC office.

CDAC needs volunteers! If you have admin skills, and a calling to help your community and can commit to a few hours once...
10/14/2025

CDAC needs volunteers! If you have admin skills, and a calling to help your community and can commit to a few hours once a week - please let us know! We rely on volunteers to support our admin team to deliver discounted dental care to low income residents of the North Okanagan.

If you have admin experience or a desire to help your community access dental care, please send us an email (website lin...
10/04/2025

If you have admin experience or a desire to help your community access dental care, please send us an email (website linked in our bio). A few hours once a week would help the clinic tremendously!

As Raffi so aptly sings “you brush your teeth: shusha-shusha, shusha-shusha” We hope your Thursday is a great one! 😊
10/02/2025

As Raffi so aptly sings “you brush your teeth: shusha-shusha, shusha-shusha”
We hope your Thursday is a great one! 😊

You can still vote for CDAC for the People's Choice award until October 10th
10/02/2025

You can still vote for CDAC for the People's Choice award until October 10th

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Rylee is expecting! Today is her last day at the clinic. We’ll miss seeing her but are very very happy for her and her f...
09/26/2025

Rylee is expecting! Today is her last day at the clinic. We’ll miss seeing her but are very very happy for her and her family.
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Introducing our new Admin Team members, Paula and Olivia. You’ll see them at the front desk on your next visit. We’re v...
09/23/2025

Introducing our new Admin Team members, Paula and Olivia. You’ll see them at the front desk on your next visit. We’re very lucky to have them be apart of the Community Dental Access Centre. 💙

Thank you so much to our caring community- the donors and supporters that allow us to provide care to vulnerable populat...
09/21/2025

Thank you so much to our caring community- the donors and supporters that allow us to provide care to vulnerable populations in the North Okanagan. Your generosity has created a community resource we can all be proud of. Thirteen years strong! Thank you to our volunteers, our dedicated staff, the board members who donate their time and expertise: you’re doing great work! 💙

Please vote for the Community Dental Access Centre for the People's Choice Non-Profit Excellence award! Votes are accep...
09/19/2025

Please vote for the Community Dental Access Centre for the People's Choice Non-Profit Excellence award! Votes are accepted until October 10th.

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It *IS* a beautiful day! We hope you’re able to enjoy these last warm days before fall.
09/17/2025

It *IS* a beautiful day! We hope you’re able to enjoy these last warm days before fall.

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3107C 31st Avenue
Vernon, BC
V1T2G9

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+17784757779

Website

https://lnk.bio/CDAC

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