Get Dental Care

Receive compassionate dental care in a welcoming environment.

For Dentists

Support for internationally educated dentists building careers in Canada.

For Employers

Partner with skilled dental professionals and strengthen your practice.

Canada's Dental Workforce Is At A Turning Point

Population growth, workforce shortages, practitioner retirements, and the expansion of the Canadian Dental Care Plan are increasing demand for dental services across Canada. At the same time, internationally educated dentists arrive with valuable skills and experience but face barriers to professional integration and licensure.

Growing Demand

More Canadians are seeking dental care, increasing pressure on clinics and communities.

Staffing Gaps

Intake and pathway planning

Untapped Talent

Internationally educated dentists bring skills, experience, and commitment.

Our Bridge

We connect talent with mentorship, workplace exposure, and employer partnerships.

Building Healthier Communities and Stronger Dental Careers

Creating healthier communities and stronger dental careers

We believe everyone deserves access to quality oral healthcare, and every qualified dental professional deserves a fair opportunity to contribute their skills. Our work combines community oral health, mentorship, workforce integration, and partnerships that strengthen Canada’s oral healthcare system.

Building Healthier Communities and Stronger Dental Careers

Welcome to Spread A Smile BC Foundation

Spread A Smile BC Foundation is building a future where every community has access to quality oral healthcare and every qualified dental professional has the opportunity to contribute their skills and experience.

Through community oral health initiatives, workforce development programs, mentorship, and support for internationally educated dentists, we are helping strengthen Canada’s oral healthcare system while creating meaningful opportunities for individuals and families to thrive.

By connecting communities, dental professionals, employers, educators, and industry partners, we are creating pathways to care, careers, and lasting impact across Canada.

Together, we are building smiles, building careers, and building Canada’s dental workforce.

Spread A Smile BC volunteer engaging with children in a community classroom setting

Our Impact

Patients Treated So Far
+ 0
Countries
2
Funded Dentistry
$ 90000

Creating Impact for Communities, Dental Professionals, and Canada's Healthcare System

Improve Access to Care

We work to reduce barriers to oral healthcare by supporting underserved individuals, families, seniors, newcomers, and vulnerable populations through community-focused oral health initiatives.

 

Impact:

  • Better oral health awareness
  • Improved access to care
  • Healthier communities
Support Internationally Educated Dentists

We help foreign-trained dentists navigate licensing pathways, access mentorship, gain Canadian workplace exposure, build professional networks, and prepare for long-term career success.

Impact:

  • Stronger workforce integration
  • Increased professional opportunities
  • Greater economic participation
Build Employer Partnerships

We collaborate with dental clinics, mentors, educators, and industry partners to create observerships, mentorship opportunities, and workforce pathways that benefit both employers and internationally educated dentists.

Impact:

  • Workforce-ready candidates
  • Stronger talent pipelines
  • Increased industry collaboration
Strengthen Canada’s Dental Workforce

By connecting skilled professionals with opportunities, we help address workforce shortages while supporting the long-term sustainability of Canada’s oral healthcare system.

Impact:

  • Increased workforce participation
  • Support for dental employers
  • Improved access to oral healthcare services

Ready to Create Impact?

Whether you’re an internationally educated dentist, employer, mentor, volunteer, donor, or community partner, there is a place for you in our mission.

Together, we are building healthier communities, stronger careers, and a more sustainable dental workforce for Canada.