Healthy Smile Dental Hygiene Clinic
Healthy Smile Dental Hygiene Clinic
Dental cleaning in Burnaby, right on campus.
Healthy Smile is a dental hygiene clinic inside BCIT’s Burnaby campus, in building SE2, Room 269. You don’t have to study or work here to visit. If you live in Burnaby or nearby and want a proper dental cleaning, you can book with us just like any dental clinic in the city.
We bill most student and extended health plans directly, so in most cases you pay $0 at the desk. Use the benefits you already have, keep your teeth healthy, and save yourself the bigger bills down the road.
4.9 from 1,650+ Google reviews across our clinics
3700 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2
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4.9 out of 5
1,635 Google reviews
We work with your plan
Student & extended health
No referral needed
Book directly
Students & public
Everyone welcome
Whom we serve
The clinic sits inside BCIT, but our patients come from all over Burnaby and the nearby area.
Your Student Association health and dental plan covers preventive cleanings you've likely already paid for in your fees. We're right in SE2, so it's easy to fit a visit between classes.
Faculty, staff, alumni, and students from SFU, Langara, UBC and elsewhere. Bring your extended health or student plan and we'll bill it directly where we can.
No campus connection required. If you live or work in Burnaby or the surrounding area and want a professional cleaning, you're welcome to book.
Free gift
Booking your first cleaning with us and using your student or extended dental plan? Claim a free electric toothbrush at your appointment. Book, bring your plan, and it's yours to take home. One per patient · first-time plan users · ask us for details
Why it’s worth it
Brushing and flossing handle the day to day, but they can’t reach the hardened tartar that builds up below the gumline. Left alone, that build-up is what leads to bleeding gums, stubborn bad breath, and eventually the kind of decay that means a dentist and a much bigger bill.
A professional cleaning clears it out, smooths every tooth so plaque has less to cling to, and gives a trained hygienist the chance to catch a small problem while it’s still small. Most people walk out feeling like they’ve hit reset.
The hardened build-up a toothbrush simply can't shift.
The kind that actually lasts, not just until lunch.
Cavities and gum disease spotted before they hurt.
Surface stains lift off, no whitening required.
Hygienist or dentist?
A lot of people search for a dentist or a dental clinic when what they actually need is a cleaning. Here’s the part most people don’t know: in British Columbia a registered dental hygienist can do your cleaning, scaling, polishing and exam directly, with no dentist referral. That’s the whole visit most people go to a dental office for.
So if you’re comparing dental clinics near BCIT or across Burnaby, a dedicated dental hygiene clinic like ours is often the faster, more affordable option for routine care. If you ever need a filling, crown or extraction, we’ll point you to a trusted dentist for that part.
Inside our clinic · BCIT campus, building SE2, Room 269
Cleanings, scaling, polishing, exams, whitening, sealants, fluoride, sports guards and oral cancer screening.
Fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions and dentures. We're happy to refer you.
What to expect
First time at an independent dental hygiene clinic? Here’s exactly how an appointment goes.
1
We review your medical and dental history, including any medications and allergies, plus anything that's been bothering you.
2
We assess the hard and soft tissue, take digital X-rays if you need them, and check how your daily oral hygiene routine is working.
3
We remove plaque and tartar from above and below the gumline.
4
A smooth finish that leaves teeth feeling clean and looking brighter.
5
A quick fluoride treatment to strengthen enamel. Not covered by the BCIT plan, but you can add it for $20.
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A few no-pressure tips to keep it that way, and a dentist referral only if you need one.
A cleaning appointment takes about 50 minutes. Book twice a year and you’ll rarely need anything more.
Our services
Everything you’d expect from a dental hygiene clinic, in one spot on campus. Most preventive care is covered by student and extended health plans.
Covered by plan
Plaque and hardened tartar removed above and below the gumline, then a polish to finish. This is the visit most plans cover, so in most cases you pay nothing at the desk.
Covered by plan
A full check of your teeth, gums and soft tissue at your first visit, with a dentist referral only if you actually need one.
Not covered, ask us
Professional in-clinic whitening that lifts years of coffee, tea and wine stains in a single visit.
Not covered, ask us
Moulded from an impression of your own teeth, so it stays put and actually protects.
Not covered, ask us
Quick, painless treatments that strengthen enamel, stop early decay and seal the grooves where cavities start. Not covered by the BCIT plan.
No extra charge
Can't make it to campus? We can bring a professional cleaning to you. Book it online just like any other appointment.
Brighten your smile
Coffee, tea, red wine and time all dull a smile. Our professional whitening lifts those deeper stains in a single visit, with a registered hygienist watching your gums the whole way. It’s far stronger than a drugstore kit, and you can add it to a regular cleaning and walk out a few shades brighter the same day.
Using your coverage
We bill most student and extended health plans directly, so in most cases you pay $0 at the desk. Once you book, we send a predetermination to your insurer to confirm what’s covered. If anything falls outside your plan, we tell you before your appointment, so there are never any surprises.
Studying somewhere other than BCIT? We direct bill most student plans from any school, so your coverage works here too.
☀ We’ll help you make the most of it
BCITSA student plan
Recall examination
80%
Scaling, the cleaning itself (2 units)
80%
Polishing (1 unit)
80%
Combined annual maximum
$750
One covered cleaning appointment per school year (Sept 1 to Aug 31), 80% on basics: exam, cleaning, x-rays, polish and oral hygiene instruction.
Real people, real care
The people behind your care, registered and easy to look up, not a rotating roster of strangers.
Founder · Registered Dental Hygienist
Founder of Healthy Smile Dental Hygiene and a Registered Dental Hygienist with more than 20 years of experience in dental hygiene and patient care. He started Healthy Smile to provide professional, personalized care in a welcoming, comfortable setting, and takes real pride in seeing patients leave with a healthier, more confident smile.
Registered with the College of Oral Health Professionals of BC. Speaks English and Persian. Away from the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his family.
Registered Dental Hygienist
A Registered Dental Hygienist who graduated from the Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene in 2023. She’s passionate about gentle, personalized care and patient education: her goal is to send you home with the knowledge and tools to look after your oral health every day, not just at your appointment.
Registered with the College of Oral Health Professionals of BC. Speaks English and Persian. Going by our Google reviews, patients single her out for cleanings that are genuinely gentle and never rushed.
What patients say
4.9
★★★★★
1,650+ reviews on Google across our clinics
“It was really convenient to have my hygienist right on campus and they were so gentle and efficient… a great way to fit in some self-care while staying focused on your studies.”
— G. Fletcher, Google review
“Simply the best. A very gentle cleaning. The kindest hygienist I’ve ever had. Education, not shame about my dental habits. How often do you leave the dentist feeling amazing? Great service.”
— Lizz K, Google review
“I really recommend Healthy Smile Dental Hygiene Clinic… Soheil is very nice, friendly and helpful and answered whatever question I asked. Clean place, equipment and straightforward services.”
— Paige CaoB, Google review
Getting here
Healthy Smile Dental Hygiene Inc
BCIT Burnaby Campus, building SE2, 2nd floor, Room 269
3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2
236-412-2926 · By appointment, weekdays 9 am to 5 pm
Parking
Underground visitor parking at BCIT’s main Willingdon Avenue entrance, and you can also use any student lot at the posted day rate.
Public transit
From SkyTrain: take the Millennium Line to Brentwood Town Centre Station, then transfer to the #130 (Metrotown/Holdom) or #25 (King Edward/Brentwood Station) bus, which drops you right at the campus.
Direct buses: routes 123, 130, 25 and 222 all stop directly at or very close to the Burnaby campus.
Good to know
No. The clinic is on the BCIT campus, but you don’t need any connection to BCIT to book. Students from any school, staff, and anyone living or working in Burnaby are all welcome.
No. In British Columbia a registered dental hygienist can do your cleaning, scaling, polishing and exam directly, with no dentist referral. For a routine cleaning you can come straight to us.
For preventive care, yes, and often faster and more affordable. We handle everything to do with cleanings and gum health. For treatment a dentist provides, such as fillings, crowns or extractions, we refer you to a trusted dentist. Think of us as the dental clinic you see for keeping your teeth healthy.
Inside BCIT’s Burnaby campus, in building SE2, Room 269 on the 2nd floor, at 3700 Willingdon Avenue. We’re open by appointment on weekdays, 9 am to 5 pm.
No. Registered dental hygienists in BC can see patients directly, so you can book straight in.
We bill most student and extended health plans directly, so in most cases you pay $0 at the desk. After you book, we check your coverage with a predetermination and tell you about any out-of-pocket cost before your appointment. The BCIT student plan covers one cleaning appointment per school year at 80%.
If you don’t have a plan, we offer a straightforward no-plan package that bundles the assessment, scaling, polish and fluoride into one visit. Cleanings are billed by time, so we’ll confirm the exact cost with you before you book, with no surprises. Just ask us for current pricing.
Yes. There’s underground visitor parking at BCIT’s main Willingdon Avenue entrance, and you can also use any student lot at the day rate.
Most private dental plans cover a cleaning every six months. Most student plans, including the BCIT one, cover one cleaning per school year (September 1 to August 31). Booking to match your coverage keeps you out of pocket.
That’s more common than you’d think, and it’s no problem at all. Just tell us when you book so we can set aside extra time. Cleanings are billed by time, so a longer catch-up appointment can cost a bit more, but we’ll walk you through it first. No lecture, we just get you back on track.
Student, staff, or simply nearby, you’re welcome here. Booking ahead lets us check your coverage in advance, so there are no surprise charges. Book online in a minute, or call and we’ll find you a time that fits.