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Dental Public Health Program at qathet General Hospital

The Dental Public Health Program provides services to prevent early childhood dental disease, including dental screening, risk assessments and information.

How to access

  • Check eligibility

    • Children aged 0 to 5 years old
    • The program is available for families living in the Powell River area.

  • Get a referral

    Children can be referred through 12-month risk assessment and community dental screening, or parents can phone to make an appointment.

Hours of operation

Currently closed
  • Monday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday:   Closed
  • Sunday:   Closed

Parking & transportation

​Upper 3rd floor parking lots are available at the back of the facility. 

qathet General Hospital

qathet General Hospital (formerly Powell River General Hospital) is a 33-bed facility providing services that include surgery, endoscopy, ICU, obstetrics, in-patient psychiatry, oncology, emergency and diagnostic services.

Dental Public Health Children's Program

The Dental Public Health Children's Program provides dental checks and services to children aged 0 to 5 in community health centres and as part of kindergarten screenings in schools. Services at most locations are free.