Ontario. Ministry of Health

Site: Toronto - University Avenue

Service: Dental Care For Low-Income Seniors

Record #: ONT0184
Last Modified: 09 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 03 Oct 2024

Contact Information

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

Site Information

Located In Community Toronto
Mailing Address PO Box 159 
Toronto, ON M5S 2S7
Physical Access Not Applicable

Description and Service Details

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

Agency and Service Names

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

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Ontario. Ministry of Health
Legal Status (30) Provincial Government
Funding Provincial Government

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Medical Expense Assistance ~ Older Adults ; Medical Expense Assistance ~ Oral Health Issues