Free Dental Hygiene Check-up & Cleaning
About the Program
We believe everyone should have access to quality health care, regardless of their ability to pay. Dental Hygiene is important for your health.
The service is provided through a partnership with Pacifica Dental. Your appointment will take place between Monday and Friday from 8 am to 4 pm and for low-income racialized women.
This free dental hygiene program provides dental hygiene check-ups and cleaning only. Pacifica Dental clinic can recommend further treatment if necessary. You will need to visit the clinic location.
We are currently accepting new applications.
Eligibility:
Black women, Indigenous Women and Women of Colour including transgender, non-binary and two-spirit community members.
You must make less than the Low Income Cut-off. Please check the table below to check your eligibility
Resident of the Greater Victoria area and will be able to visit the clinic location
Individuals who agree to all terms and conditions provided by SNIWWOC & Pacifica Dental
Steps:
1. Fill out Free Dental Hygiene Check-up & Cleaning Request form.
2. Receive an email from SNIWWOC.
3. Submit proof of income (or household income if you are married/common law). This can include: a current tax return, notice of assessment, or any benefits received from the government (ex. Disability Assistance).
**Screenshots of bank statements or accounts will not be considered a valid form of proof of income**
4. Submit proof of dependent(s). This can include: health cards, passports, birth certificate, driver's license, school registration, childcare statement, or status card.
5. If you are eligible for this program, you will receive email from SNIWWOC for referral. Please note- we do NOT accept applications over the phone. We do NOT accept walk-in clients.
6. Pacifica Dental schedules your appointment.
7. Fill out the feedback survey sent via email from SNIWWOC.
*this service is for applicants only
Income cut-off for Victoria clients.
Income cut-off for Duncan clients.
Our Team:
We are an interdisciplinary team of women dedicated to improving the health of racialized women across Canada. We are the community we serve.
Additional Information:
Policies: Click here for program policies
COVID-19 Safety: You must comply with the COVID-19 safety plans that SNIWWOC and Pacifica Dental placed.
Consent: SNIWWOC is not responsible for any damages disclaimer. You will need to sign a consent form with Pacifica Dental on the site.
Other information: Learn more about Pacifica Dental at https://pacificadental.ca/about-us/
This program is possible thanks to generous sponsorship from Pacifica Dental
FReQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs):
Click here for this programs most FAQs.
COVID-19 INFORMATION
This program is delivered in-person. Please review our COVID-19 protocols
LOCATION & CONTACT INFORMATION
Dental Hygiene Clinic
The clinic location will be shared via email once your appointment is confirmed.
Phone: 250-384-7141
Hours of Service: 8 am-4 pm ( every Monday to Friday)