A resource guide about the Healthy Smiles Ontario program for clients. The guide includes information on what services are covered, how to enrol, how to replace lost cards and how to update your client information. Healthy Smiles Ontario is a free dental program for eligible children and youth 17 and under.
Good oral health is important to the overall health of children and youth. Healthy Smiles Ontario covers regular check-ups, preventive care and treatment. Cavities and gum disease can be painful and can lead to serious infections, affecting the growth of adult teeth. Most Children and youth 17 and under enrolled in Healthy Smiles Ontario will be automatically re-assessed each benefit year and annual notices about their enrollment status will be sent by mail.
Visit ontario. The dental card must be presented to a dental provider at each visit to receive dental care under the Program.
NOTE: You can apply online or by using a program application form. However, to apply online you must have some specific information available. You can also visit ontario. For these services applicants must be assessed for an emergency or essential dental need and must also attest to financial hardship to access emergency or essential care under the program.
They can also contact their local public health unit for help, including finding a participating dental provider. They will have to re-apply or are encouraged to apply to the Healthy Smiles Ontario Core Stream at the end of 6 months, and will be re-assessed. Visit your nearest Public Health Unit to find out about available services. Healthy Smiles Ontario provides routine, preventive, and emergency and essential treatment services to eligible children and youth.
