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Dental and Oral Health

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Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program

Ontario's Seniors Dental Care Program covers basic dental care including services such as examinations, x-rays, preventive services, fillings, extractions and denture care for eligible seniors. If you are unable to afford dental care, this program may be for you.

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To be eligible for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program you must:

  • Be an Ontario resident over 65 years of age with an annual net income of $25,000 or less for a single person or a combined annual net income of $41,500 or less for a couple.
  • Not have access to any other form of dental benefits (e.g. private insurance or other government program).

Contact Durham Region Health Department

If you have questions about the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program, call 1-866-853-1326 extension 4569 or email dentalscreening@durham.ca.

Apply online

You can also complete your application online at Ontario.ca/SeniorsDental. Your forms must be printed, signed and mailed to the province. If you are part of a couple, each of you will have to complete and sign a separate form.

Most of your treatment will be provided at the Durham Region Health Department Oral Health Clinic.

If you have questions about the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program, call 1-866-853-1326 extension 4569 or email dentalscreening@durham.ca.

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Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO)

Healthy Smiles Ontario offers free dental care to children and youth 17 and under. They must qualify for the program. Healthy Smiles Ontario covers basic or emergency dental needs.

Services include:

  • X-rays, fillings, removal of teeth if necessary.
  • Cleanings, fluoride treatments, pit and fissure sealants, mouthguard fittings.

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If you have questions about Healthy Smiles Ontario, call 1-866-853-1326 extension 4569 or email dentalscreening@durham.ca.

Dental Screening Program

Dental screening is a quick look at the teeth and surrounding gums. A registered dental hygienist performs the screening using a sterilized dental mirror. We offer screenings once a year to all publicly funded schools. You can also request a screening from Durham Region Health Department's Oral Health Clinic.

A dental screening does not replace a regular check-up by a dentist.

We will send a note home with your child if we find any issues with recommendations about dental services your child needs. If you received a note from the school dental screening program and want to book an appointment, please call 1-866-853-1326 extension 4567.

Durham Region Health Department Oral Health Clinic

Durham Region Health Department's Oral Health Clinic is free for any child in the Healthy Smiles Ontario program. Also, any parent that has a concern about their child's dental health can call and book an appointment for a free dental screening. We can also help you apply to the program.

Oral Health Clinic location:

200 John St. West, Unit E8, Oshawa, ON L1J 2B4
1-866-853-1326, extension 4567
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Contact us

Health Department - Durham Health Connection Line
Oral Health Division
200 John Street West, Unit E8
Oshawa, Ontario L1J 2B4
Telephone (within regional limits): 311
Fax: 905-433-4794
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