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Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program

Free dental coverage for eligible children and youth

Offered by
Regional Municipality of York
Official source: york.ca

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Children 17 years old and under in Ontario.
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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.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Optimize production processes
  • Reach a new target audience
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
Legal structures
Public or Parapublic institution

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Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Healthy Smiles Ontario form content updated

The Healthy Smiles Ontario source now shows expanded Emergency and Essential Services Stream form content, including eligibility checks and provider submission instructions.

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The Healthy Smiles Ontario source now shows expanded Emergency and Essential Services Stream application content that was not previously visible in the main document view. The added material includes the client eligibility checks, provider fax-or-mail submission instructions, and enrolment conditions for HSO-EESS. The new form text also shows the Ontario contact centre mailing address and fax details for this stream, along with instructions for providers to submit completed applications to Accerta rather than directly to the Ministry of Health.

Official source: york.ca
July 21, 2026

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.

Documents Needed

  • Healthy Smiles Ontario - General Application
  • Ontario Works First Nations Verification Form

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

1-844-296-6306

Official sources

Regular Dental Coverage

Program guide

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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.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

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.

What expenses are eligible under Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program?

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.

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