Emergency, essential and preventive dental care to eligible children, adults and seniors based on services covered under publicly funded dental programs

• Services are offered at clinics in Barrie and Gravenhurst
• provides oral health education, screening programs and preventative services for children in school
• Publicly funded Dental Care Programs include:

Healthy Smiles Ontario

• no cost dental program for children 17 and under who do not have access to any dental coverage and who meet the program's eligibility requirements
• Covers regular visits to a licensed dental care provider, such as a dentist or dental hygienist
• Covers a full range of dental services including check-ups, cleaning, fillings, X-rays, sealing, urgent/emergency dental services, and more
• Does not cover cosmetic dentistry (such as teeth whitening), or orthodontics (such as braces)

Ontario Works Emergency Dental Care

• emergency dental care, for eligible adults on Ontario Works (OW)

Ontario Disability Support Program

• basic dental care for eligible adults on Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

Non-Insured Health Benefits for First Nations and Inuit (NIHB)

• basic dental care for adults on NIHB

Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program

• no cost dental care for adults 65 yrs and older who do not have access to any dental coverage and who meet the program's eligibility requirements
• covers X-rays, preventive care (cleanings, fluoride), restorations, extractions, root canals, dentures (through authorized denturists with a small co-pay)

• Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
• Screening and Dental Clinics: call for information

• Children and Youth 17 yrs and younger and member of a household with limited income and do not have access to any form of dental coverage, see Healthy Smiles Ontario for more information about eligibility

• Older Adults 65 yrs and older, with limited income and do not have dental benefits, see Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program for more information about eligibility

• Call Health Connection or visit the Health Unit website for more information about dental screening and the application process for Healthy Smiles Ontario program and documents required to verify eligibility
• appointment required