Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) is a free dental program for eligible children and youth 17 years old and under.  Good oral health is important to the overall health of children and youth.  

The program includes regular visits to a licensed dental provider and covers the costs of treatment including:

• check-ups
• cleaning
• fillings (for a cavity)
• x-rays
• scaling
• tooth extraction
• urgent or emergency dental care (including treatment of a child’s toothache or tooth pain)

NOTE: Cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and braces, are not covered by the program.

You can apply for your children if they:

• are 17 years of age and under
• live in Ontario
• come from a household with an income equal to or less than the levels in the table below

Children are automatically enrolled in the program if:

• they receive assistance under:
• Temporary Care Assistance
• Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities
• they or their family receive:
• Ontario Works
• Ontario Disability Support

Ontario Works recipients living in a First Nations community

Your children are not automatically enrolled in Healthy Smiles Ontario if you receive Ontario Works and live in a First Nations community.

Please apply by mail to enroll your children.

Eligibility 

• Applicant must be assessed for emergency/essential needs. 
• Attest to financial hardship. 

How to Apply 

• Through participating dental provider’s office or by contacting the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577  ext. 1247

Coverage Period 

• Valid for up to 6 months starting from the enrollment date and will expire either at the end of the 6 month period or on their 18th birthday. After 6-months they will need to be re-assessed and re-apply.
• A maximum of 3 enrollments into HSO-EESS is allowed during their lifetime.

Apply online or call the Health Unit 1-866-888-4577 ext.1247 for an application.

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If you have lost or misplaced a dental card, please call the ServiceOntario INFOline toll-free at:

ServiceOntario toll-free:  1-844-296-6306   
ServiceOntario TTY toll-free: 1-800-387-5559