Non-profit dental office treats patients who can’t afford the dentist
SURREY (NEWS 1130) – Going to the dentist can cost a lot of money, especially without insurance, and that cost can ultimately stop some patients from seeking medical care. That high cost has prompted...
View ArticleDon’t keep complaints against B.C. dentists a secret: health minister
VICTORIA (NEWS 1130) — Clean up your act: that’s the message for the B.C. College of Dental Surgeons. The Health Minister has put the regulator on 30 days notice to bring in 21 changes, including...
View ArticleFire destroys Tsawwassen dentist office
TSAWWASSEN (NEWS 1130) – A New Year’s day fire in Tsawwassen has destroyed a dental office. Fire crews were called to the building at 5405 12 Ave, next to the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall around 4:00...
View ArticleCOVID-19 concerns could affect your visit to the doctor or dentist
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Virus worries that have spread through local doctors and dentists’ offices could impact your treatment. “Our biggest concern is that we could have people who are ill, coughing...
View ArticleDentist who attended Vancouver conference has coronavirus
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – A dentist who attended a conference in downtown Vancouver last week has COVID-19, says a medical health officer with the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. However, Dr. John...
View ArticleB.C. dental college urges immediate halt to ‘non-essential’ visits due to...
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — All non-essential dental procedures have been suspended as part of the effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. “In the words of our prime minister today, exceptional...
View ArticleB.C.’s first community COVID-19 death was dentist ‘dedicated’ to health: lawyer
VANCOUVER — A lawyer for the family of a North Vancouver dentist who died at home with COVID-19 says he was a dedicated health care professional who made patient care and safety his top priority....
View ArticleB.C. dentists face mask shortage, other challenges before reopening
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — It may be months before routine check-ups are possible as B.C. dentists continue to face challenges ahead of reopening offices. Alistair Nichol, with the BC Dental Association,...
View ArticleCOVID-19: When can I see my B.C. dentist again?
NEWS 1130 is working hard to get you the information you need about the COVID-19 pandemic. We are responding to your questions in a segment we call NEWS 1130 Gets Answers. Question: Lesley emailed NEWS...
View ArticleLocal Lebanese-Canadians rallying for more support for their home country
METRO VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Less than a week after a massive explosion pummelled the Port of Beirut, the Lebanese community around Metro Vancouver is trying to find ways to deliver help. The Honorary...
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