Dental Clinic for Eligible Adults

The Health Unit continues to be open and available to answer questions. However, due to COVID-19, our regular services have been temporarily modified. Here is a list of our current services:

By appointment only:

• Dental emergencies
• Emergency referrals

Do you need dental care?

The Health Unit Dental Clinic provides dental care for individuals 18 years and older from the Nipissing and Parry Sound districts who meet the financial criteria or are recipients of Ontario Works, ODSP, Interim Federal Health Program or non-insured health benefits for Indigenous individuals.

Who is eligible? 

• Ontario Works recipients
• ODSP recipients
• Non-insured health benefits (NIHB) for Indigenous people
• Interim Federal Health Program for resettled refugees
• Recipients of specified after-tax income based on household size (income eligibility requirements below

And

• Recipient with no private dental benefits

And

• Recipient is a resident of Nipissing or Parry Sound District (proof of address required)

To qualify, the recipient will need to show the following documents during the application process:

• Ontario Works or ODSP dental card, NIHB status card or Interim Federal Health Program Certificate of Eligibility
• Ontario Trillium Benefit Notice or annual GST/HSTC Notice or annual Canada Child Tax and Ontario Child Benefit Notice (most current tax year). Forms must show name and current address. Recipient can contact Revenue Canada to get copies of these notices if needed (1-800-387-1193).

And

• Valid ID for each household member (valid Ontario Health Card, passport, Certificate of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Resident Card, Canadian Immigration Identification Card, OR Ontario Driver’s License)

For more information, call the Health Unit Dental Clinic at 705-474-1400 or 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5328