In 2008 it was determined that accessibility to affordable restorative dental care is a significant service need in the Kelowna. And so the Dental Clinic at Kelowna’s Gospel Mission began a full time partnership with the UBC General Practice Residency Dental Program to provide basic dental care for those in need within the Kelowna area.

During the year each Dental Resident spends 5 weeks working at our clinic so we’d like you to…

Get To Know Our Dentist:

Name: Samuel Tam
Home Town: Vancouver

Why did you decide to become a Dentist? I enjoy working with my hands (models: airplanes, cars, etc) I enjoy the opportunity for intimate patient interaction involved with my work.

Have you ever worked in a free clinic or a Non-Profit  organization before?
Yes

What do you think you will gain from being at the Dental  Clinic at Kelowna’s Gospel Mission?
The opportunity to help those in need in the community and to help improve their quality of life and general oral health

Have you been to the Okanagan before? yes

Other than work, any plans while you are here? I will try to explore the local area of  Kelowna, I have heard there are great wineries and skiing