Wesbrook Village Dental Centre

Wesbrook Village Dental Centre: general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry in Vancouver

Wesbrook Village Dental Centre is a dental clinic located on Wesbrook Mall, on the campus of the University of British Columbia (UBC), in Vancouver. It has been serving the Vancouver community since 2011 and presents itself as a centre that combines general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, with emergency services and sedation. The clinic accepts new patients and works with individuals and families, including a significant number of UBC students.

General dentistry services

The centre offers a range of preventive and general treatments. These include oral cancer screening, dental sealants, dental X-rays, root canals and teeth extractions. The clinic also provides emergency dentistry and sedation options for patients who require them.

Cosmetic and restorative dentistry

In the cosmetic field, Wesbrook Village Dental Centre performs treatments such as Hollywood Smile design, dental crowns, teeth whitening, veneers and Invisalign. The restorative offering includes dental bonding, implants, bridges, fillings, inlays and onlays, as well as dentures. The clinic presents itself as a Gold+ Invisalign provider.

Dental appliances and technology

The clinic makes and fits custom dental appliances, such as night guards, retainers, sports mouthguards, devices for snoring and sleep apnea, and devices for temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD/TMJ). As for technology, it uses the iTero scanner for detailed 3D images, dental lasers and the VELscope device.

Professional team and multilingual care

The medical team is led by Dr. Alison Fransen, a general dentist who graduated in 1997 from the University of British Columbia, and Dr. Gabriela Anton, who earned her degree from the National University of Córdoba in 2010 and completed general practice residency and pediatric dentistry training in Buenos Aires. Dr. Anton moved to Canada in 2021 and completed the NDEB equivalency process. The clinic states that its staff speaks English, French, Punjabi, Russian and Tagalog, and that it also offers services in Korean and Mandarin if requested when booking an appointment.

Location and accessibility for the UBC community

The centre is located on Wesbrook Mall, within Wesbrook Village, and presents itself as one of the few patient dental clinics on the UBC campus. This location makes access easier for faculty, alumni and students, who can visit without long commutes. The clinic is accessible by public transit and offers one hour of free parking for those who arrive by car. Wesbrook Village Dental Centre is part of the StudentCare network and is a member of Canada's 123Dentist community.

Fees, insurance and CDCP coverage

The clinic bills insurance directly and states that it offers affordable rates. It also provides information about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), with options to apply, renew or use coverage. The centre accepts new patients and offers the option to refer a friend.

Location and contact

3328 Wesbrook Mall, Wesbrook Village, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0A8 · Phone: (604) 221-7600 · Hours: Mon: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tue: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wed: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thu: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Fri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Sat: Closed Sun: Closed