Grey Bruce Public Health, Healthy Smiles Ontario

Grey Bruce Public Health

Service: Healthy Smiles Ontario

Record #: GRE0248

Last Modified: 08 Nov 2024

Last Full Update: 07 Nov 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Free preventive dental care and/or emergency dental treatment for children in need who are 17 and under who meet the eligibility requirements.

Services can include extractions, fillings, sedation, fluoride, scaling, dental health information and more. Braces are not covered by this program.

Programs include preventive services, restorative services with a dentist once a month.

Service Details

Hours	Dental staff on call Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm for any inquires regarding the dental program.
Areas Served	Bruce County ; Grey County
Eligibility	Ages: 17 year(s) and under Children or youth 17 years of age or under in need of dental services and are; residents of Ontario members of a household that meet the income eligibility requirements Children in household are automatically enrolled in the program if you or your child receives benefits through, Ontario Works, Temporary Care Assistance, Ontario Disability Support Program, Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities For income eligibility and other criteria visit www.ontario.ca/healthysmiles or for further details, see Healthy Smiles Ontario Client Guide 17 year(s) and under.
Application	Can apply online, by mail or you can pick up an application form and obtain completion assistance if required from your local public health unit or at a ServiceOntario location. Once your child's enrollment is confirmed, you will get a Healthy Smiles Ontario dental card in the mail. You must present your card to your dental provider at each visit to receive services under the program For online application, you will need: access to a printer as printed copy with signature must be mailed along with online application your child(ren)'s date(s) of birth a valid Ontario address your Social Insurance Number (SIN) or Temporary Taxation Number (TTN) to have filed your taxes in the previous year
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Owen Sound
Address & Map	101 17th St E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 0A5
Intersection	2nd Ave E and 17th St E
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-376-9420, press 8 for dental
Toll Free Phone	1-800-263-3456, press 8 for dental
Fax	519-376-6310
E-Mail	publichealth@publichealthgreybruce.on.ca
Website	https://www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/Your-Health/Dental
Primary Contact	Rose Kirkland, Dental Health Educator; Phone: ext 1275; Email: r.kirkland@publichealthgreybruce.on.ca
Mailing Address	101 17th St E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 0A5