Ontario Launches Free Routine Dental Care for Low-Income Seniors

The new Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program is a government-funded dental care program. It provides free, routine dental services for low-income seniors who are 65 years of age or older.

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 and pain (endodontic services)  
• treating gum conditions and diseases (periodontal services)  

Dentures

Dental prosthetics (prosthodontic services), including dentures, will be partially covered. Please speak to your local public health unit for more information. 

Coverage period

Once you are enrolled in the program, your coverage period is for up to one year.

Your coverage will end on July 31st every year, no matter when you enroll.

Eligibility 

You can apply for the program if you: 

• are 65 years of age or older 
• are a resident of Ontario 
• meet the income requirements:
  • an annual net income of $19,300 or less for a single senior
  • a combined annual net income of $32,300 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 

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