Closed
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports access to dental and denture services for eligible Ontario Works and ODSP recipients in Hamilton. It covers discretionary adult emergency dental treatment and adult denture services, with specific service and fee guides in place.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Hamilton
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Preventive, routine, and emergency dental care for eligible children and youth
- Discretionary adult emergency dental treatment
- Adult denture services
Documents Needed
- Ontario Works Dental Benefit Eligibility Card for the month of treatment
- Special Supports Dental approval letter
- Pre-approval form for eligible claims
- Explanation of Benefits from Sun Life for CDCP coverage
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario Works recipients
- Ontario Disability Support Program recipients
- Eligible dependent adults
- Children and youth 17 and under in qualifying households
Eligible expenses
- Dental examinations, x-rays, fillings, restorations, extractions, and selected root canal treatment
- Emergency dental treatment within the fee guide limits
- Adult denture services
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cleaning and scaling
- Root canals on back teeth
- Crowns and bridges
- Orthodontics
- Night guards and sedation
Eligible geographic areas
- Hamilton, Ontario
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm program eligibility
- Determine whether the person is covered under Ontario Works, ODSP, ACSD, or another eligible category.
- Step 2: Prepare the required program documents
- Gather the dental benefit card, approval letter, or predetermination materials needed for the service.
- Step 3: Submit through the provider or Special Supports Program
- Have the dental or denturist office send predeterminations by fax or mail when required.
- Use the approval letter or benefit card with the chosen provider.
- Step 4: Complete treatment and claims submission
- Provide the required documents to the dentist or denturist for payment processing.
Processing and Agreement
- Predeterminations may be submitted by the dental or denturist office by fax or mail.
- Approved predeterminations are confirmed by an approval letter mailed to the applicant.
- For adult dental claims, the required card or approval letter must be given to the dentist.
Additional information
- Healthy Smiles Ontario provides free preventive, routine, and emergency dental services for children and youth 17 and under from low-income households.
- For some programs, dental or denturist offices can send predeterminations to the Special Supports Program by fax or mail.
- Approved predeterminations are followed by an approval letter to take to the provider.
- Ontario Works is the second payor if the client has Canadian Dental Care Plan coverage.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Dental & Denture Services Program
What is the Dental & Denture Services?
This program supports access to dental and denture services for eligible Ontario Works and ODSP recipients in Hamilton. It covers discretionary adult emergency dental treatment and adult denture services, with specific service and fee guides in place.
Who is eligible for the Dental & Denture Services program?
To be eligible for the Dental & Denture Services program, you must:
Ontario Works or ODSP recipients
Eligible dependent adults and children
Covered dental or denture services
What expenses are eligible under Dental & Denture Services?
Preventive, routine, and emergency dental care for eligible children and youth
Discretionary adult emergency dental treatment
Adult denture services
Who can I contact for more information about the Dental & Denture Services?
You can contact City of Hamilton by email at support@hamilton.ca or by phone at 905-546-2424.
Where is the Dental & Denture Services available?
The Dental & Denture Services program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Dental & Denture Services a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Dental & Denture Services is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Dental & Denture Services?
Dental & Denture Services is funded by City of Hamilton