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Program:
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Dental Care For Low-Income Seniors
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Phone Numbers:
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416-916-0204
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Toll-Free:
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1-833-207-4435
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Teletype:
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1-800-855-0511
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Fax:
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416-327-8497
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Address:
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c/o Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program
Station P
PO Box 159
Toronto, ON
M5S 2S7
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Health Connect Ontario: Daily 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Dental care program funded by the Provincial government * provides free, routine dental services for low income adults who are 65 years of age or older * coverage period ends yearly on July 31, no matter when enrolled in the program
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 or pain (endodontic services)
- treating gum conditions and diseases (periodontal services)
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Fees:
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None * funded by provincial government
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Application:
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Apply to the program online or by mail (you may also pick up an application at local public health unit) * must have Date of Birth, a valid Ontario address, Social Insurance Number (SIN) or Temporary Taxation Number (TTN) and to have filed taxes in the previous year * for all other questions and information, call or visit the website
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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65 years of age and older * resident of Ontario * meet the income requirements -
an annual net income of $25,000 or less for a single senior or a combined annual net income of $41,500 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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Languages:
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English ; French ; Many other languages
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Language Note:
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French programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request
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Area(s) Served:
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Ontario
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Last Updated:
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10/3/2024
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Service Record URL:
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http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=192428
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