Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Site: Gravenhurst Branch - 5 Pineridge Gate

Service: Dental Screening and Dental Clinics

Record #: BAR1025
Last Modified: 09 Jul 2024
Last Full Update: 15 Aug 2023

Description

Description (Service)

Emergency, essential and preventive dental care to eligible children, adults and seniors based on services covered under publicly funded dental programs

  • Services are offered at clinics in Barrie and Gravenhurst
  • provides oral health education, screening programs and preventative services for children in school
  • Publicly funded Dental Care Programs include:

Healthy Smiles Ontario

  • no cost dental program for children 17 and under who do not have access to any dental coverage and who meet the program's eligibility requirements
  • Covers regular visits to a licensed dental care provider, such as a dentist or dental hygienist
  • Covers a full range of dental services including check-ups, cleaning, fillings, X-rays, sealing, urgent/emergency dental services, and more
  • Does not cover cosmetic dentistry (such as teeth whitening), or orthodontics (such as braces)

Ontario Works Emergency Dental Care

  • emergency dental care, for eligible adults on Ontario Works (OW)

Ontario Disability Support Program

  • basic dental care for eligible adults on Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

Non-Insured Health Benefits for First Nations and Inuit (NIHB)

  • basic dental care for adults on NIHB

Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program

  • no cost dental care for adults 65 yrs and older who do not have access to any dental coverage and who meet the program's eligibility requirements
  • covers X-rays, preventive care (cleanings, fluoride), restorations, extractions, root canals, dentures (through authorized denturists with a small co-pay)

Service Details

Public Comments Clinic Service at 80 Bradford St, Suite 403 is for Sexual Health, Vaccine and Dental Clinics by appointment only

Secure email is available from the website - an online form on the Contact Us page
Hours
  • Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
  • Screening and Dental Clinics: call for information
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Eligibility Dental Screening: School age children

Healthy Smiles Ontario
  • Children and Youth 17 yrs and younger and member of a household with limited income and do not have access to any form of dental coverage, see Healthy Smiles Ontario for more information about eligibility
Ontario Works (OW) Emergency Dental Care: for eligible adults on OW

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP): for eligible adults on ODSP

Non-Insured Health Benefits for First Nations and Inuit: for adults on NIHB

Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program For more information about the program and eligibility requirements visit the Health Unit website, or call Health Connection
Application
  • Call Health Connection or visit the Health Unit website for more information about dental screening and the application process for Healthy Smiles Ontario program and documents required to verify eligibility
  • appointment required
Languages English; French - Reception, Programs, service in additional languages can be arranged
Fees None

Address and Location

Site Location Beside municipal water tower
Located In Community Gravenhurst
Address & Map
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Gravenhurst Branch
5 Pineridge Gate, Unit 2
Gravenhurst, ON
Canada P1P 1Z3
Intersection Fairview Dr and Pineridge Gate
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-721-7520, Health Connection
Toll Free Phone 1-877-721-7520
Fax 705-721-1495
Website https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/Dental
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Simcoe.Muskoka 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SMDhealthunit
Mailing Address Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Gravenhurst Branch 
5 Pineridge Gate, Unit 2 
Gravenhurst, ON 
Canada P1P 1Z3

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