Publicly Funded Oral Health Programs

There are several publicly funded oral health programs available for individuals who require assistance to access services.

Click on the tabs below for an overview of federal and provincial programs.

New! Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) Interim Canada Dental Benefit Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Ontario Works (OW) Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP)

The Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) provides routine dental care and free dental services to seniors aged 65 and over who meet the required income conditions and do not have dental benefits either through private insurance or other government programs.

If you are accepted into the program, you can access dental services through local Public Health Units or participating Community Health Centers.  

Additional resources

Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program Application