The Boyle McCauley Health Centre Dental Clinic, an office that provides dental services to vulnerable populations, has expanded and moved to a new space.
The University of Alberta’s School of Dentistry led a fundraising campaign to grow the BMHC Dental clinic from a four-chair to an eight-chair facility. It was also moved out of the BMHC into Renaissance Tower, operated by Métis Capital Housing Corporation.
“There is a great need for access to affordable dental care in our community,” Cecilia Blasetti, executive director of Boyle McCauley Health Centre, said in a statement.
“We will now be able to accommodate more emergencies, reduce waiting times for follow-up appointments and accept more new patients.”
The BMHC Dental Clinic primarily serves low-income newcomers, immigrants and Indigenous people.
It also offers hands-on learning programs to U of A dentistry and dental hygiene students.
Alberta Health Services partnered with the BMHC, U of A and Métis Nation of Alberta in the expansion project.
