Adult & Senior's Dental Health

The Canadian Dental Care Program:

The Canadian Dental Care Program (CDCP) is available for those with an annual income under $90,000. For more information, please see Canadian Dental Care program. 

Special Supports:

Free coverage for some dental services for people with low income and no dental coverage. For more information please call  905-546-2590 or visit the  Ontario Works Special Supports to apply online.

Public Health Services Dental Clinics

 For low-income adults who do not receive coverage through Special Supports and who do not have dental insurance, the Public Health Services Dental Clinics provide free dental services such as dental exams, x-rays, fillings, extractions or removal of teeth, and cleanings. Services are available by appointment only. 

Our clinics are located across the City of Hamilton

Mountain Dental Clinic:  Unit 106 A-891 Upper James Street, Hamilton

Downtown Dental Clinic: 3^rd Floor Jackson Square-110 King Street West, Hamilton 

Adults must fill out a Public Health Services Dental Clinic Application Form(PDF, 102.91 KB) to receive dental care. The Dental Clinic will call you after your application has been reviewed and approved to book an appointment.

Fax, mail, or drop off the application:

• Fax 905-546-2649
• Address 
  Robert Thomson Building
  Dental Clinic - 110 King Street West, 3rd Floor
  ​Hamilton, Ontario L8P 3S6

For more information about our Adult Programs and Clinics or to book an appointment, please call 905 546-2424 ext. 3789. 

The Canadian Dental Care Program

The Canadian Dental Care Program (CDCP) is available for those with an annual income under $90,000. For more information, please see Canadian Dental Care program.

Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program

The Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) is available to support eligible low-income seniors 65 years or older to access dental care. This program is for Ontarians aged 65 and over who do not have dental benefits AND who meet the following income criteria:

• a single person’s annual net income of less than $25,000 , OR
• A senior couple’s annual net income of less than $41,500

Please go to OSDCP to learn more. You can apply online, or get an application form from one of our clinic sites.  Once you have completed and submitted your application form, you will receive a welcome package and dental card in the mail if your application is approved. After you receive the dental card and are enrolled, you can book an appointment by calling 905 546-2424 ext. 3789 and request to speak to the Adult Dental Clinic.  

Seniors Dental Clinics

For low-income seniors who are eligible for OSDCP who do not receive coverage through Special Supports and who do not have any form of dental insurance, , the Public Health Services Dental Clinics provide free dental services such as dental exams, x-rays, fillings, extractions or removal of teeth, and cleanings. Services are available by appointment only. 

Our clinics are located across the City of Hamilton

Mountain Dental Clinic:  Unit 106 A-891 Upper James Street, Hamilton

Downtown Dental Clinic: 3^rd Floor Jackson Square-110 King Street West, Hamilton 

East End Dental Clinic: 247 Centennial Parkway North, Unit 8, Hamilton, Ontario

Please call 905 546-2424 ext. 3789 if you have any questions about Seniors Dental programs or if you wish to book an appointment at one of our Dental Clinic locations.

Seniors Dental Health Bus

• Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) clients can access free dental services such as x-rays, dental cleanings, dental fillings, extractions or removal of teeth.
• We are parked at different locations in the City throughout the week
• Services by appointment only

Seniors Dental Bus Locations and Schedule

• Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays: Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre: 780 Upper Wentworth St., Hamilton
• Alternating Wednesdays:
  • Binbrook Public Library, 2641 Regional Road 56, Binbrook 
  • OR 
  • Olympic Westoby Arena, 70 Olympic Drive, Dundas
• Alternating Thursdays: 
  • Morgan Firestone Arena, 385 Jerseyville Rd.West, Ancaster 
  • OR 
  • Harry Howell Twin Pad Arena, 27 Highway 5 West, Flamborough

For more information, call 905 546-2424 ext. 3789.