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What is Healthy Smiles Ontario?

Healthy Smiles Ontario is a new program for kids 17 and under who do not have access to any form of dental coverage. If eligible, your kids will get regular dental services at no cost to you.

Who is eligible?

  • Kids 17 and under may be eligible if:
  • They are residents of Ontario;
  • They are members of a household with an Adjusted Family Net Income of $20,000 per year or below; and
  • They do not have access to any form of dental coverage (including other government-funded programs, like Ontario Works).

To find out more about the eligibility requirements for Healthy Smiles Ontario and the documents required to verify eligibility, call the ServiceOntario INFOline toll-free at 1-866-532-3161 (TTY toll-free at 1-800-387-5559), visit ontario.ca/healthysmiles or contact the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit.

If you do not qualify for the Healthy Smiles Ontario program, you may still be eligible for free dental services under the Children in Need of Treatment program (CINOT).

How do I enroll?

You need to contact your local public health unit to enroll. Your public health unit will also assist you with the application process, which involves completing a form and showing required documentation. (Application forms can be found here.)

What services are covered?

  • Regular visits to a licensed dental provider, such as a dentist or dental hygienist
  • Cleaning
  • Fillings
  • X-rays
  • Scaling
  • And more

What services are not covered?

  • Cosmetic dentistry, such as teeth whitening
  • Orthodontics, such as braces
  • Emergency oral health care

If a child 17 and under has an urgent or emergency oral health issue, services may be covered under the Children in Need of Treatment (CINOT) program. Please contact your local public health unit or go to ontario.ca/cinot to find out more.

Where can my child access dental care as part of Healthy Smiles Ontario?

Once the application process is complete, your local public health unit will inform you of the dental service options available in your community. This can include dental providers in private practice and/or a public health unit or community dental clinic, depending on where you live.

Can my child see my own dentist?

Your child may be able to continue to see your dentist if they participate in the Healthy Smiles Ontario program. If your dentist is not participating in the program, you can contact an independent dentist or dental hygienist in your area to find out if they are participating in the program.

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