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Dental Implant Cost in Vancouver & BC: What Affects the Price?
Dental implant cost guide Dental Implant Cost in Vancouver & BC: What Affects the Price? Dental implant cost is not one universal number. Learn which parts of treatment affect a…
Oral Sedation Dentistry: A Patient Guide
A patient guide to oral sedation dentistry, sedation levels, assessment, safety questions and what to discuss with your dentist before treatment.
10 Facts About Smiles and Dentistry
Dental insights 10 Facts About Smiles and Dentistry Discover 10 engaging facts about smiles and dentistry, from boosting mood to making you look younger, with tips for achieving healthy, radiant…
GBT Dental Cleaning & AirFlow®: What Guided Biofilm Therapy Means
Dental insights GBT Dental Cleaning & AirFlow®: What Guided Biofilm Therapy Means Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) is a structured approach to professional dental cleaning that uses biofilm disclosure, AirFlow® technology…
Oral Health and Overall Health: Understanding the Connection
Dental insights Oral Health and Overall Health: Understanding the Connection Research has identified important relationships between oral health and several systemic conditions. The evidence is meaningful, but it is also…
Dental Implant Complications
Dental insights Dental Implant Complications Learn about dental implant complications, daily care and signs that need assessment. Planning and regular follow-up help reduce risk, but cannot guarantee an implant will…
Types of Dental Implants: A Patient Guide
Different sources count dental implant types in different ways. This patient guide separates implant placement, tooth-replacement options and materials so the terminology is easier to understand.
What Does a Dental Hygienist Do for Your Oral Health?
Dental insights What Does a Dental Hygienist Do for Your Oral Health? Dental hygienists are licensed oral-health professionals who provide preventive and therapeutic dental-hygiene care, assess oral-health needs and help…
Welcome Dr. David Cheng to Westcoast Smile Dental Clinic!
Dental insights Welcome Dr. David Cheng to Westcoast Smile Dental Clinic! Meet Dr. David Cheng, our new cosmetic & restorative dentist in Kitsilano, Vancouver. Learn about his expertise and patient-focused…
6 Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental insights 6 Benefits of Dental Implants Missing a tooth or struggling with a loose denture? Explore six potential benefits of dental implants, how they compare with other options and…
The Benefits of AirFlow Teeth Cleaning
Dental insights The Benefits of AirFlow Teeth Cleaning Explore the benefits of AirFlow teeth cleaning: biofilm and surface-stain removal, comfort considerations, and how air polishing works alongside scaling and gum…