Vitacare Dental Centre
Patients often talk about kind, gentle care and putting nervous patients at ease.
Patients most often mentionKind, gentle care 34 · Nervous patients felt at ease 24See the reviewsHide
Counted in the 345 Google reviews we read, up to September 2026.
Every theme, counted ↓Reviews on Dentist Signal ↓At a glance
- 51 of 345 reviews mention friendly, helpful staff
- No prices on their website; takes the dental care plan
- 2 dentists listed on their website
- Open Saturdays
What 345 reviews mention most
- Friendly, helpful staff: 51 reviews
- Kind, gentle care: 34 reviews
- Nervous patients felt at ease: 24 reviews
- Good visits for kids: 22 reviews
Cost and paying
- No prices on their website: ask for the total, including the exam and X-rays, when you call
- Takes the dental care plan
Who you’ll see
- Dr. Vanessa Lee
- Dr. Alex Wong
Getting seen soon
- Open Saturdays
- Ask for the first opening when you call
Can help with
- Check-up and cleaning
- Toothache or emergency
- Children
- Nervous about the dentist
- Implants
- Dentures
- Extractions and wisdom teeth
- Takes the dental care plan
What patients say
Counted from their Google reviews up to September 2026. Something shows here once at least 3 patients mention it. Bigger clinics get more reviews, so compare with care. Google’s rating and review total change every day, so we round them down (like 4.5+ stars or 250+ reviews) to stay accurate until our next update. See today’s reviews on Google ↗
Who you’ll see
The team listed on their website.
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Dr. Vanessa Lee was born and raised in Vancouver, BC - one could say that she was born to be a dentist, as she comes from a family of dental professionals. While the other children played house, Vanessa grew up playing "dentist" with the old dental instruments that her father gave her. By the tender age of ten, she was already carving teeth out of wax. Thus, it came to no surprise that, after earning her Bachelor's degree in Science, Vanessa attended dental school and obtained her Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of British Columbia. Upon graduation, she was honored with the Award of Excellence in Prosthodontics - since then, Vanessa has been diligent in staying current with the latest dental procedures through various study clubs. She is proficient in many areas of dentistry including restorations, cosmetic dentistry, root canal therapy, crowns, bridges, dentures,…
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Alex Wong received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from our very own University of British Columbia. After graduation, he moved to the cold north of Fort St. John, B.C. to provide much needed care to the underserved community. In this smaller town, he was able to give back by providing services that patients would otherwise have to drive or fly several hours to receive. The several years he spent there helped him see a wide array of cases while still maintaining the flexibility to search out and attend top notch Continuing Education courses around North America. Among other courses, he has also continued expanding his knowledge through the AAID Implant Maxicourse, the comprehensive Kois Center and Invisalign program. Dr. Wong enjoys all aspects of dentistry from preventative care with children to full mouth rehabilitation involving implants, root canals, veneers and crowns. He believes…
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Check-up and cleaning
Their website has a page about check-ups and cleanings.
Explains things clearly: 13 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 34 reviews.
- Are you taking new patients, and when is the first opening for a new-patient exam and cleaning?
- What will the exam, X-rays and cleaning cost, and what will my insurance or the dental care plan cover?
Toothache or emergency
Their Google profile says they offer emergency care.
Emergency visits: 6 reviews.
- Can you see me today? Say where it hurts, since when, and whether there is swelling or a fever.
- What will the emergency exam and X-ray cost before any treatment?
Children
Their Google profile says they see children.
Good visits for kids: 22 reviews.
- From what age do you see children, and can brothers and sisters be booked together?
- Do you bill my insurance or the dental care plan directly for my child?
Nervous about the dentist
Their Google profile says they offer sedation. Their website mentions sedation for nervous patients.
Nervous patients felt at ease: 24 reviews. Little or no pain: 18 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 34 reviews.
- Say you’re nervous when you book, and ask what helps: a longer appointment, breaks, numbing, laughing gas or sedation.
- If sedation is an option, what does it cost, and will I need someone to take me home?
Implants
Their website has a page about implants.
Implants: 5 reviews.
- Is the consultation free, and does the quote include the implant, the abutment and the crown?
- Who places the implant here?
Dentures
Their website has a page about dentures.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Does the price include adjustments after the dentures are fitted?
- How long is it from the first visit to the finished dentures?
Extractions and wisdom teeth
Their website has a page about extractions and wisdom teeth.
Extractions or wisdom teeth: 16 reviews.
- Can it be done here, or will I be referred to an oral surgeon?
- What does it cost per tooth, and is sedation extra?
Dental care plan (CDCP)
Their website says they take the plan: “Whether you’re new to the CDCP or already enrolled, we make the process simple and transparent.”
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Do you bill the Canadian Dental Care Plan directly for this treatment?
- Will anything cost more than the plan pays? Ask for the amount before treatment.
Cost and paying
- What’s the total, including the exam and X-rays?
- How much will my insurance or the dental care plan cover?
- Does anything cost more than the provincial fee guide?
They don’t post prices online. For a rough idea, see what patients across Canada said they paid.
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