Dental Statistics in British Columbia

Dental health is a key component of overall well-being, but access to care and treatment options can vary significantly across British Columbia.

In BC, a combination of private and limited public insurance influences residents’ dental habits and access to oral health professionals, often reflecting their financial and socioeconomic circumstances.

This article focuses on dental health in British Columbia, highlighting regional statistics and trends and providing links to recent studies conducted by provincial health organizations and regulatory bodies, like the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia (CDSBC) and Statistics Canada.

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As of 2022, there were 4,101 Dentists, including General Dentists (3,300), Certified specialists (422), non-practicing (16), Limited (142), Restricted to Specialty (68) and Academic (9). – Source

According to a CDSBC study in 2022, of the total 3,941 Practicing Dentists, 2,428 were male, and 1,513 were female. – Source

As of 2022, about 6,679 Certified dental Assistants practiced in BC, including practicing (6,131), Non-Practicing (491), Temporary (32), and Limited (25) – Source

As of 2022, British Columbia had 3,835 practicing dentists distributed across various regions: 106 located outside the province, 153 in Northern BC, 546 on Vancouver Island, 1,840 in Vancouver, 487 in the Southern Interior, and 809 in the Fraser Valley. – Source

Brush 2 or more times per day. – Source

Sometimes or often, avoid eating foods because of mouth problems. – Source