Health Care Professionals
Dental Programs & Clinic Resources
There are many options for free or low-cost dental programs in Hamilton for your clients.
These dental programs are available for adults and seniors.
- Provides free emergency dental services to Hamilton residents
- For people with low income and no other dental coverage
- Call 905-546-2424 ext. 3789 for current emergency clinic location (varies by day of week) or visit Emergency Dental Services for more details
- Provides free coverage for some dental services
- For people with low income and no dental coverage
- Call 905-546-2590
- Provides free dental services for people who do not receive coverage through Special Supports
- For people with low income and no dental coverage
- Services by appointment only
- You must fill out an application to receive dental services. Learn more about the dental clinic and completing the application(PDF, 95.87 KB).
- Call 905-546-2424 ext. 3789 or email [email protected] for information
- For 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 income criteria.
- You can apply online, or get an application form from one of our clinic sites. Once completed and submitted, 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.
- Available for those with an annual income under $90,000
- For more details, visit Canadian Dental Care Plan
Low-cost dental clinics
- University of Toronto 416-979-4927
- University of Western Ontario 519-661-3326
- Southern Ontario Dental College 905-304-4706 for dental cleaning
These dental programs are available for children and youth under 18 years of age.
- Pays the cost of dental services for children and youth under 18 years old who live in Hamilton and are low income.
- Your adjusted family net income must be less than $28,523 per year to access the program if you have one child. The adjusted net family income limit required to access the program increases for each additional child in your family.
- Call 905-546-2424 ext. 5369 or visit Healthy Smiles Ontario for eligibility and how to apply.
- A federally funded program designed to cover routine and essential care for eligible Canadians.
- Visit Canadian Dental Care Plan for full eligibility requirements and services provided.
- The Canadian Dental Care plan works alongside existing Ontario dental programs. Healthy Smiles Ontario will act as a secondary payer. This coordination ensures children receive the maximum coverage available under both programs.
- Provide free dental services such as cleaning teeth, fluoride, dental sealants for children and youth with low income and no dental insurance
- Visit Children's Dental Health for clinic locations
- Call 905-546-2424 ext. 5369 to book an appointment
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