Ontario. Ministry of Health, Dental Care For Low-Income Seniors

Ontario. Ministry of Health

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Record #: ONT0184

Last Modified: 09 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 03 Oct 2024

Office Phone	416-916-0204
Toll Free Phone	1-833-207-4435
TTY Phone	1-800-855-0511
Fax	416-327-8497
Website	www.ontario.ca/page/dental-care-low-income-seniors

Description (Service)	Dental care program funded by the Provincial government * provides free, routine dental services for low income adults who are 65 years of age or older * coverage period ends yearly on July 31, no matter when enrolled in the program Coverage includes : check-ups including scaling, fluoride and polishing repairing broken teeth and cavities x-rays removing teeth or abnormal tissue (oral surgery) anesthesia treating infection or pain (endodontic services) treating gum conditions and diseases (periodontal services)
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Health Connect Ontario: Daily 24 hours
Areas Served	Ontario
Boundaries	Ontario
Eligibility	65 years of age and older * resident of Ontario * meet the income requirements - an annual net income of $25,000 or less for a single senior or a combined annual net income of $41,500 or less for a couple * have no other form of dental benefits, including private insurance or dental coverage under another government program such as Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program or Non-Insured Health Benefits
Application	Apply to the program online or by mail (you may also pick up an application at local public health unit) * must have Date of Birth, a valid Ontario address, Social Insurance Number (SIN) or Temporary Taxation Number (TTN) and to have filed taxes in the previous year * for all other questions and information, call or visit the website
Languages	English ; French ; Many other languages
Fees	funded by provincial government

Alternate Name

Ontario Senior Dental Care ; Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program ; OSCDP

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