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Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation — Restoring Smiles Program
Free restorative dental care for survivors of violence
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- 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.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Train or support volunteers
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Canadians
- Women
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
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
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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
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.
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit a referral
- A case worker or shelter manager completes the online referral form.
- Referrals from individuals are not accepted.
- Step 2: Eligibility intake
- The Patient Coordinator reviews the referral and contacts the patient.
- Initial eligibility and intake questions are confirmed by phone.
- Step 3: Screening appointment
- The patient attends a monthly Screening Clinic appointment.
- A Screening Dentist evaluates the patient and develops a Treatment Plan.
- Step 4: Admission and treatment
- The patient signs the Patient Acceptance Agreement.
- The patient is matched with a volunteer dentist for treatment.
- Step 5: Completion and exit review
- The patient returns for an Exit Interview and assessment when treatment is complete.
Documents Needed
- Completed online referral form
- Patient Acceptance Form
- Supporting eligibility details from the case worker or shelter manager
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
Official sources
Program guide
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation — Restoring Smiles Program Program
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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?
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.
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