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Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program
Free dental coverage for eligible children and youth
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Healthy Smiles Ontario provides free dental coverage for eligible children and youth 17 years old and under in Ontario. The program supports preventive, routine, and emergency dental care, including check-ups, cleaning, fillings, x-rays, scaling, and tooth extraction.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Healthy Smiles Ontario - General Application
- Ontario Works First Nations Verification Form
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Children 17 years old and under in Ontario.
- Children receiving Temporary Care Assistance or Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities are automatically enrolled.
- Children or their family receiving Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program are automatically enrolled.
Who is not eligible
- Children who turn 18 during the benefit year are no longer eligible.
Eligible expenses
- Check-ups, cleaning, fillings, x-rays, and scaling.
- Tooth extraction.
- Urgent or emergency dental care, including treatment of a child’s toothache or tooth pain.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and braces.
How to apply
- Enrol online or by mail.
- To enrol online, complete the online application.
- To enrol by mail, download, print and complete the Healthy Smiles Ontario General Application, then mail it to Healthy Smiles Ontario, 33 King Street West, PO Box 645, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 8X1.
- If you receive Ontario Works and live in a First Nations community, download, print and complete the Ontario Works First Nations Verification Form, then mail it to Healthy Smiles Ontario, Station P, PO Box 2286, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3J8.
Processing and Agreement
- Once enrolment is confirmed, a Healthy Smiles Ontario dental card is mailed.
- The dental card must be presented to the dental provider at each visit to receive services under the program.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program Program
What is the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program?
Healthy Smiles Ontario provides free dental coverage for eligible children and youth 17 years old and under in Ontario. The program supports preventive, routine, and emergency dental care, including check-ups, cleaning, fillings, x-rays, scaling, and tooth extraction.
Who is eligible for the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program program?
To be eligible for the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program program, you must:
Children must be 17 years old or under.
Children must live in Ontario.
Household income must meet the July 1, 2026 limits based on the number of dependent children.
Who can I contact for more information about the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program?
You can contact Regional Municipality of York or by phone at 1-844-296-6306.
Where is the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program available?
The Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program?
Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program is funded by Regional Municipality of York