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Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation — Restoring Smiles Program
Free restorative dental care for survivors of violence
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Restoring Smiles provides free dental and oro-facial reconstructive care for eligible women who have survived domestic violence. The program supports treatment for pain, visible smile defects, and restorative needs, including crowns, bridges, implants, orthodontics, and jaw surgery.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
Target groups
- Women & girls
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Provision of free dental and oro-facial reconstructive treatment.
- Restorative care to relieve pain, restore function, and improve speech.
- Treatment planning and specialist referrals as needed.
Documents Needed
- Completed online referral form
- Patient Acceptance Form
- Supporting eligibility details from the case worker or shelter manager
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women survivors of domestic violence.
- Ontario residents.
- Patients living in shelters or recently transitioned out.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals referring themselves.
- People seeking emergency dental care.
- Patients with private dental insurance.
Eligible expenses
- Free dental treatment related to the Treatment Plan.
- Oro-facial reconstructive dental care.
- Long-term restorative treatments such as crowns, bridges, implants, orthodontics, and jaw surgery.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Emergency dental care.
- Dental treatment for family members.
- Treatment outside the approved Treatment Plan.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Referral is reviewed by the Patient Coordinator for initial eligibility.
- Eligible patients are contacted and scheduled for a screening appointment.
- A Screening Dentist assesses the patient and creates a Treatment Plan.
- The patient signs a Patient Acceptance Agreement before admission.
- After treatment, the patient returns for an exit interview and graduation review.
Additional information
- Referrals must be submitted by a case worker or shelter manager.
- Applicants sign a Patient Acceptance Agreement before treatment begins.
- Patients may be dismissed from the program at any time.
- Restoring Smiles is not for emergency dental care.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation — Restoring Smiles Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation — Restoring Smiles Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation — Restoring Smiles Program?
Restoring Smiles provides free dental and oro-facial reconstructive care for eligible women who have survived domestic violence. The program supports treatment for pain, visible smile defects, and restorative needs, including crowns, bridges, implants, orthodontics, and jaw surgery.
Who is eligible for the Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation — Restoring Smiles Program program?
To be eligible for the Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation — Restoring Smiles Program program, you must:
Women survivors of domestic violence.
Ontario residents aged 18 to 65.
No private dental insurance.
What expenses are eligible under Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation — Restoring Smiles Program?
Provision of free dental and oro-facial reconstructive treatment.
Restorative care to relieve pain, restore function, and improve speech.
Treatment planning and specialist referrals as needed.
Who can I contact for more information about the Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation — Restoring Smiles Program?
You can contact Dr. Borna Meisami Foundation (DBMF) by email at info@drbmeisamifoundation.com or by phone at 416-929-3974.
Where is the Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation — Restoring Smiles Program available?
The Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation — Restoring Smiles Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation — Restoring Smiles Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation — Restoring Smiles Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation — Restoring Smiles Program?
Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation — Restoring Smiles Program is funded by Dr. Borna Meisami Foundation (DBMF)