Students helping the underserved population of Edmonton with free emergency dental and dental hygiene services.
Shine Dentistry is an emergency dental clinic where we operate on a triage based patient intake system:
Children and patients with the most severe dental symptoms are triaged first.
Patients seeking cleanings (hygiene) are seen on a first come-first serve basis.
How does Shine Dentistry work?
What free services does Shine provide?
Shine Dentistry provides: dental extractions*, fillings, root canals*, cleanings, and pediatric exams*
*referral to University of Alberta for affordable treatment may be necessary.
Please note: Shine Dentistry does not provide services involving dentures, crowns, bridges, or orthodontics.
Shine Dates Fall 2024 Semester: September 28, October 5, October 12, October 19, October 26, November 2, November 9, November 16, November 23, November 30, December 7
Please check the calendar to see if Shine is open this Saturday. Shine is not open in late July or August.
Shine will open at 8:10am. Patients may wish to line up sooner, however, children and those with the most severe dental symptoms will be seen first.
Patients seeking cleanings (dental hygiene) will be seen on a first come-first serve basis.
Patient care stops at 12:00pm. Patients seeking care after 12:00pm will need to return the next time Shine Dentistry is open.
Please note: Shine Dentistry does not provide scheduled appointments for patients.
When is Shine Dentistry open?
*Please verify that Shine Dentistry is open by checking the calendar on the Thursday prior to the Saturday you plan on coming as any changes to the schedule will be made by this day. Thank you!