West Kootenay Community TEETH Clinic Society

Provides access to more affordable dental care, including dentures, for low income individuals and families throughout the West Kootenay area. 

Applicants must provide proof of income and minimum of 3 month residency to complete the eligibility assessment and will then receive information about available lower cost dental services in various WK communities.

For  more information about services, fees and application see the website

Applications and registrations:

 Nelson:  Community First Health Co-op 204 - 518 Lake Street; Drop-in Tuesdays 1 - 3pm

or  BY APPOINTMENT:

Kaslo:  Kaslo Community Services Society: 250-353-7691

              Kaslo Primary Care Centre: Jenny Hide: 250-353-2291

Circle of Indigenous Nations (COINS): West Kootenay Sage Laboucan: 250-608-4552 

                                                                     Boundary Josie Moro: 250-444-9599                                         

                                                                     WK & Boundary acute care sites: Carrie Conacher: 250-551-4395

Please note that  as of May 2025 the new Canadian Dental Care Plan  can assist eligible Canadians who do not already have dental insurance to access lower cost dental care. Low Income persons covered under this plan may also register and receive help from the TEETH clinic.