| Program: | Dental Services | ||
| Organization: |
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health - Fergus |
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| Description of Services: |
Provides a number of dental services for children, youth and seniors Children In Need Of Treatment (CINOT): financial assistance with the cost of emergency and urgent dental care for children and youth Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO): preventative, routine, and emergency dental services for children and youth whose families meet income eligibility requirements ; treatment coverage includes regular check-ups, cleaning, fillings (cavity), X-rays, scaling, tooth extraction, urgent or emergency dental care including toothache or tooth pain Preventive Dental Services: free dental cleanings for children and youth Dental clinics available at the following locations:
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | None | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: |
Children in Need of Treatment (CINOT) * prior to treatment, children and youth must be assessed by WDG Public Health staff for access to the program * children or youth must be residents of Ontario and have an urgent dental condition * parent(s) / guardian(s) do not have access to any form of dental coverage including other government programs such as OW or ODSP and cannot afford the cost of dental care Healthy Smiles Ontario * parent(s)/guardian(s) are required to complete an application with disclosure of personal information including financial documentation * children are 17 years and younger, reside in Ontario, and live in a low-income household (see ontario.ca/healthysmiles for eligibility criteria) * children are automatically eligible if they or their family receive Ontario Works, Temporary Care Assistance, Ontario Disability Support Program, or Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Preventive Dental Clinics * children or youth must be residents of Ontario * parent(s) / guardian(s) do not have access to any form of dental coverage including government programs such as OW or ODSP and cannot afford dental care |
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| Application: | Screenings, oral health assessments and HSO application appointments are offered regularly in all Public Health offices * call the Dental Intake Line 1-800-265-7293 ext 2661 to book an appointment | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Accessibility Notes: | Fully Accessible | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Dufferin County ; Guelph ; Wellington County | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 519-822-2715 ext 2661 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-800-265-7293 | ||
| Fax: | 519-846-0323 | ||
| Email: | clientcommunitysupport@wdgpublichealth.ca | ||
| Website: | www.wdgpublichealth.ca/clinics-classes/dental-clin... | ||
| Address: |
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health 490 Charles Allan Way Fergus, ON N1M 2W3 |
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| Intersection: | Wellington County Rd 18 and Charles Allan Way | ||
| Location: | Fergus | ||
| Hours: | Public Health Offices: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * dental clinic times vary by location | ||
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 11/26/2025 |
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