Ontario Launches Free Routine Dental Care for Low-Income Seniors
December 17, 2019
Port Hope, ON — As part of its comprehensive plan to end hallway health care, Ontario is investing in programs that keep seniors healthy in their communities longer.
Each year in Ontario, preventable dental issues like gum disease, infections and chronic pain lead to more than 60,000 emergency department visits by patients, of which a significant portion are seniors. Many low-income seniors face challenges accessing regular dental care because they cannot afford it, affecting their overall well-being.
This is why the government is investing approximately $90 million annually for the new Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP), which will provide free routine dental care for eligible low-income
seniors across the province. Eligible seniors will have access to a comprehensive range of preventive and restorative dental services that will reduce their reliance on emergency care for dental problems. Eligible seniors can apply to the program online by visiting ontario.ca/SeniorsDental, calling toll-free to 1-833-207-4435 or by picking up a hard copy application form at a local public health unit.
- Read the full press release
- For more information about the Dental Care for Low-Income Seniors program:
www.ontario.ca/page/dental-care-low-income-seniors
