Media Release
Making a child’s first dental visit fun
VANCOUVER – ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ (VCC) is preparing to welcome children and their families to its 13th annual Tooth Trolley event from Tuesday, May 21 to Tuesday, May 28.
With funding from the , and in partnership with the , ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵwill open the doors of its Downtown dental clinic to pre-registered children and their families, offering them free dental assessments and preventive services.
The fun begins when the old-fashioned trolley bus picks the children up, and continues when they are greeted by ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ“tooth fairies” – students from the college’s certified dental assistant (CDA), dental reception coordinator, and dental hygiene programs.
“Tooth Trolley provides children the opportunity to experience their first dental visit in a fun environment,” says Sofia Fung, instructor, CDA program.
Throughout the day, families will also attend seminars held by a public health CDA, participate in fun activities focused on nutrition and dental health, and receive a take-home bag of wholesome snacks and health care products before their return trolley trip.
About ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ
²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵhas been inspiring students to reach their career and educational goals for over 50 years, offering post-secondary training in over 120 programs including bachelor's degrees, diplomas, certificates, and apprenticeships. With campuses located in Downtown Vancouver, on East Broadway, and on Annacis Island, ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵoffers hands-on instruction in culinary arts, business, design, health sciences, hospitality, transportation trades, music, and more.
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Date: Thursday, May 23, 2019
Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
Location: ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵdental clinic, room 348, Downtown campus, 200-block Dunsmuir at Hamilton
Media can contact:
Reg Romero, Marketing and Communications Officer
²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ
T: 604.871.7000, ext. 7133 C: 604.612.6237
E: rromero@vcc.ca