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Dental Services
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
490 Charles Allan Way
Fergus, ON
N1M 2W3
490 Charles Allan Way
Fergus, ON
N1M 2W3
519-822-2715 ext 2661
Toll-Free: 1-800-265-7293
Fax: 519-846-0323
Public Health Offices: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * dental clinic times vary by location
Last Updated: Nov 26, 2025: Suggest an edit
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
Eligibility / Target Population
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
* 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
Fees
None
Languages
English
Language Notes
Interpretive Services
Area Served
Dufferin County ; Guelph ; Wellington County
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Note
Fully Accessible
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:
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:
- Fergus Public Health office, 474 Wellington County Road 18
- Guelph Public Health office, 160 Chancellors Way
- Orangeville Public Health office, 180 Broadway
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Last Updated: Nov 26, 2025: Suggest an edit