The dental hygiene clinic at 吃瓜爆料 is open and offering clients affordable, high-quality and professional services with enhanced safety protocols in place.
Students provide a range of preventive and therapeutic dental services at the in-house clinic that runs between September and April.
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"We're accepting new patients of all ages, both adult and children," explains Camosun Dental Hygiene Instructor Liz Morch. "And, we have additional safety protocols in place during the pandemic to ensure everyone's safety."
All the clinic's usual preventive services, from full assessments to removal of tartar, fluoride treatments, x-rays and sealants continue to be offered during the pandemic, under strict guidelines established by B.C.'s Provincial Health Officer, BC Centre for Disease Control, Island Health, WorkSafeBC and the College of Dental Hygienists of BC.
"We understand people are nervous right now and we want to put them at ease," says Morch. "It's an important reminder that maintaining preventive dental care during the pandemic is highly recommended and we are here to help."
Fees are kept to a minimum鈥攊nitial screenings are free, and new adult appointments cost $60 ($40 for returning clients). Costs for children's appointments range from $5 to $20 depending on the age of the child.
Additional information on the safety measures implemented under COVID-19 conditions is provided when clients schedule appointments.
"Your oral health is important to us," adds Morch. "And in return, each client is essential to our students' success by giving them the professional experience they need to succeed."
To make an appointment and to run through the checklist of COVID-19 safety protocols, please call the office directly at: 250-370-3184 or email:听smile@camosun.ca
The dental clinic is located in the Dental Building at Camosun's Lansdowne campus (3100 Foul Bay Road). Although the building is being renovated, the clinic is open to provide care for clients. Appointments are available Monday to Friday, with morning and afternoon appointments offered.
For further information, visit the website at:听camosun.ca/dentalclinic
Camosun, located in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, with campuses on the Traditional Territories of the Lekwungen and W瘫S脕NE膯 peoples, is one of the largest colleges in the province. Established in 1971, Camosun now celebrates 50 years of delivering innovative, life-changing academic and applied programs to 20,000 students annually.
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