Galiano Health Care Centre – Dental Clinic

The Galiano Health Care Centre Dental Clinic is open approximately 4 to 5 days per month. Given the limited schedule, we recommend booking appointments well in advance.

Our fully equipped dental clinic offers a comprehensive range of services including dental hygiene cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, oral cancer screenings, and new patient examinations. For specialized or complex needs, Dr. Onno provides referrals to off-island dental specialists to ensure you receive the complete care you need.

The clinic provides all basic dental procedures including dental hygiene cleanings, fillings, crowns, tooth extractions, and oral cancer screening. For more complex treatments, patients are referred to specialist clinics on the mainland.

Yes. There is always a dentist on call for off-hours dental emergencies. To reach the on-call dentist after hours, call our clinic number and follow the instructions on the outgoing voicemail message. Emergency dental situations will be triaged and addressed as promptly as possible.

Yes. There is always a dentist on call for off-hours dental emergencies. The emergency contact number is available on the clinic's outgoing voicemail message at (250) 539-2939.

Yes. The clinic accepts insurance claims and bills according to the BC Dental Association Fee Guide. We also assist patients with the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), including renewals and information sessions to help eligible residents reduce their dental care costs.

Yes, the Galiano dental clinic accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan. We also accept private dental insurance and assist patients with their claims at the time of service.

We encourage parents to bring their children to see the dentist starting at age one. For very young patients, we offer shorter familiarization visits to help them get comfortable with the dental environment before beginning full examinations and treatment.

Yes, we welcome new patients of all ages, including children from as young as age one. Please call our dental clinic line at (250) 539-2939 to schedule an appointment.

A missed appointment fee of $75 applies to appointments cancelled without sufficient notice. Multiple missed appointments may result in the termination of care at the clinic. Because the dental clinic operates a limited number of days per month, missed appointments impact other island residents who are waiting for care.

We request at least 48 hours' notice for appointment cancellations due to the tight scheduling of our clinic. A $75 fee may be charged for missed appointments without adequate notice.

Yes. Payment plans may be available on a case-by-case basis for patients who require financial assistance. Please speak with our dental team at the time of your appointment or call our clinic to discuss your situation before your visit.

The clinic follows the BC Dental Association Fee Guidelines to ensure fair and transparent pricing. Payment is required at the time of service in most cases, though payment plans may be arranged upon discussion.

You can book an appointment by calling the dental clinic directly at (250) 539-2939. New patients are asked to complete a Dental Clinic Questionnaire before their first visit.