Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program

Who is eligible for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program?

To be eligible for the Dental Care Program you must:

• be 65 years of age or older;
• be a resident of Ontario;
• have no other form of dental benefits; and
• meet the income requirements.

To learn more about the program requirements, please visit ontario.ca/seniorsdental (external link).

What services are covered?

• Examinations and assessments
• Preventative services
• Restorative services to repair broken teeth and cavities
• X-rays
• Oral surgery to remove teeth or abnormal tissue
• Anesthesia

There is an annual per-client maximum for dental services.

Who provides services?

• Halton Region partners with local dental providers (such as dentists and oral surgeons) to provide OSDCP services to clients.
• Numerous dental providers are located in all Halton municipalities.

How do I apply?

If you need help with the application, please call:

• 416-916-0204
• Toll Free 1-833-207-4435
• TTY 1-800-855-0511

What happens if I’m approved?

If you are approved for the program you will be mailed a welcome package and a dental card.

OSDCP coverage renews on August 1 each year. Cardholders will get a notice in the mail about OSDCP renewal. For more information visit www.ontario.ca/seniors/dental (external link) under the ‘Renew your yearly coverage’ section.

I have a valid OSDCP card, how do I access dental care in Halton?

• To begin, call 311.
• Please note there is a waitlist for services under the Provincial program.
• Wait times may fluctuate based on:
  • urgency
  • municipality
  • volume of clients
• The most urgent cases are seen first.