Ontario’s Seniors Dental Care Program covers basic dental care including services such as examinations, x-rays, preventive services, fillings, extractions and denture care for eligible seniors.
To be eligible for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program you must:
- Be an Ontario resident over 65 years of age with an annual net income of $19,300 or less for a single person or a combined annual net income of $32,300 or less for a couple.
- Not have access to any other form of dental benefits (e.g. private insurance or other government program).
How do you apply?
You can reach the Durham Region Health Department by phone or email and they will send you an application and help you to submit it. You can also visit their office in person and they will help you complete your application.
Health Department
Oral Health Division
1615 Dundas Street East
Whitby, Ontario L1N 2L1
Telephone: 905-723-1365
Toll-Free: 1-866-853-1326
Apply online
You can also complete your application online at Ontario.ca/SeniorsDental. Your forms must be printed, signed and mailed to the province. If you are part of a couple, each of you will have to complete and sign a separate form.
Where will I get my dental care?
Most of your treatment will be provided at the Durham Region Health Department Oral Health Clinic location:
1615 Dundas Street East, Suite 210
Whitby, Ontario LIN 2L1
1-866-853-1326 ext. 4567
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.