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Dental Services

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Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
490 Charles Allan Way
Fergus, ON
N1M 2W3
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519-822-2715 ext 2661
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Toll-Free: 1-800-265-7293
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Fax: 519-846-0323
iconPath Public Health Offices: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * dental clinic times vary by location

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

Fees

None

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretive Services

Area Served

Dufferin County ; Guelph ; Wellington County

Accessibility

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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:
  • Fergus Public Health office, 474 Wellington County Road 18
  • Guelph Public Health office, 160 Chancellors Way
  • Orangeville Public Health office, 180 Broadway
Last Updated: Nov 26, 2025: Suggest an edit