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Programs & Services


Dental Clinics - Public Health

Qualified dentists provide reduced-fee dental treatment services to eligible low-income individuals or families who are without access to dental insurance.

This service provides:

  • reduced-fee dental treatment services by qualified dentists to families in financial need and without access to dental insurance
  • exams, X-rays, fluoride treatment, sealants, fillings, front tooth root canals, extractions, etc
  • priority to emergency based treatments

The following services are NOT available:

  • crowns
  • bridges
  • veneers
  • full dentures
  • orthodontics or braces
  • molar root canals
  • periodontal surgery
  • partial dentures
  • sedation dentistry
  • complex or specialist services

For more information visit our website

Contact Details

Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre

Location Info
Chumir Dental Clinic, 6th floor
Address
1213 4 Street SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2R 0X7
Telephone
403-955-6888
Fax
403-955-6899
Accessibility

This facility is wheelchair accessible and has an elevator on site.

Getting There

Patient pay parking
Parking map

On major bus route.

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
dental assistants, dentists
Eligibility

Emergency clients must show evidence of low income and may receive care for relief of pain only. Applicants must provide:

  1. A completed Income Assessment Form
  2. Proof of family income (e.g. “Notice of Assessment” for previous year’s tax return)
  3. A completed Employer Letter or School Letter explaining dental coverage

To access and download forms, visit our website.

People with access to group dental plans (e.g. Blue Cross) or having similar coverage (e.g. Child Health Benefit or Dental Assistance for Seniors Program) are not eligible.

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

Emergency clients (pain, infections, extractions) receive priority for dental appointments.

Patients who have received a full series of treatment from this program must wait three years after treatment is complete before re-qualifying for another full series of treatment. Emergencies can still be dealt with during this three-year waiting period.

If you do not qualify, see our website for alternatives information on how to get dental care in the Calgary zone.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time appointment booking.
Emergency usually accommodated same day or next business day.

Fees

Fees are approximately 20% of the Alberta Usual and Customary Fee Guide for Dental Services.


Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations
Also Known As
Previous
Oral Health - Dental Treatment Services, Oral Health Services, Public Health - Dental Treatment Services
Other
Community Dental Clinic, Dental Health Services