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Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program
Free dental coverage for eligible children and youth
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Healthy Smiles Ontario provides free dental coverage for eligible children and youth aged 17 and under. The program supports preventive, routine, and emergency dental services, including check-ups, cleanings, fillings, x-rays, and other covered treatment.
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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
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
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
Activities funded
- Preventive dental care for eligible children and youth.
- Routine dental treatment for eligible clients.
- Emergency and essential dental care for urgent oral health needs.
Documents Needed
- HSO application form
- Signed Consent Form
- Consent or enrollment documents for EESS, if applicable
- Guarantor form, if applying without SIN or recent tax filing
- Change of Information form, if updating an enrolled client’s details
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Children and youth aged 17 and under.
- Families in low-income households.
- Social assistance recipients automatically enrolled in the program.
- Children needing emergency or essential dental care.
Who is not eligible
- Children over 17 years old.
- Households that do not meet Ontario residency requirements.
- Families that do not meet the income eligibility threshold.
Eligible expenses
- Covered dental services such as check-ups, cleaning, fillings, x-rays, scaling, and tooth extraction.
- Emergency and essential dental treatment.
- Preventive services, including fluoride and sealants where applicable.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening.
- Braces and orthodontics.
- Services not listed in the Healthy Smiles Ontario fee schedule.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Program Administrator, Accerta.
- Applicants receive notice by mail, fax, or telephone depending on the stream.
- Approved clients receive a dental card by mail.
- Providers must wait for confirmation before proceeding with treatment in EESS cases.
Additional information
- Children with other dental insurance may still be eligible.
- Accerta administers enrolment, claims, and pre-authorizations.
- A Healthy Smiles Ontario dental card is issued after enrolment.
- Clients must present the card at each visit.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) 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 Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program?
Healthy Smiles Ontario provides free dental coverage for eligible children and youth aged 17 and under. The program supports preventive, routine, and emergency dental services, including check-ups, cleanings, fillings, x-rays, and other covered treatment.
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 17 and under
Ontario residents
Income-eligible households
What expenses are eligible under Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program?
Preventive dental care for eligible children and youth.
Routine dental treatment for eligible clients.
Emergency and essential dental care for urgent oral health needs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program?
You can contact Regional Municipality of York by email at HSOInfo@accerta.ca or by phone at 416-363-3377.
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 Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program?
Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program is funded by Regional Municipality of York