Record #: GBA3736
Last Modified: 13 Sep 2024
Last Full Update: 02 Jan 2024

Description

Description (Service)
Healthy Smiles Ontario is a government-funded dental program that provides free preventive, routine, and emergency dental services for eligible children and youth 17 years old and under from low-income households. Children and youth with existing dental insurance coverage are not automatically excluded from the program. Offers preventive dental services such as check-ups, cleaning, filling, x-rays, scaling, emergency dental care, dental sealants, and fluoride varnish to children and youth in Perth County who are identified through dental screening. Services are free for children and youth from families who cannot afford the cost of dental care. These services are available by appointment in Stratford and Listowel. If you have a dentist, contact their office to find out if they participate in Healthy Smiles Ontario. If you do not have a dentist, contact the Health Unit for help. For information and eligibility go HERE

Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) available. For information and eligibility go HERE

Service Details

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, by appointment

Areas Served Huron County
Eligibility Ages 0-17 for Healthy Smiles Ontario. Your household is automatically enrolled in the program if you or your child receives benefits through Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program, Temporary Care Assistance, or Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities

Seniors Dental Health Care Program ages 65+ that meet income eligibility and have no other dental benefits.
Application

Applicants can enroll online or call their local health unit for assistance. Application forms also available at Service Ontario.

Healthy Smiles Ontario information and applications can be found HERE

Seniors Dental Health Care Program information and applications can be found HERE

Languages English
Fees Service - Services are free for eligible children and youth.

Address and Location

Site Location London Rd (Hwy 4), S end of Clinton
Located In Community Central Huron
Address & Map
Huron Perth Public Health - Huron Office, 77722B London Rd, RR 5
Central Huron, ON
Canada N0M 1L0
Mailing Address Huron Perth Public Health - Huron Office, 77722B London Rd, RR 5 
Central Huron, ON 
Canada N0M 1L0
Physical Access Fully Accessible ; Multiple level building, ramped access entrance, electric door operator, elevator/lifting device, barrier free washrooms and accessible parking

Contact Information

Toll Free Phone 1-888-221-2133 Ext 3561
Fax 519-482-9014
E-Mail oralhealth@hpph.ca
Website www.hpph.ca/en/classes-clinics-and-services/dental-clinics-and-screening.aspx
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuronPerthPublicHealth
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huronperthpublichealth/
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/HPPublicHealth
Alternate Contact Dr. Miriam Klassen, Medical Officer of Health

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