Dental health

The Canadian Dental Care Plan is now accepting applications for:

• Seniors aged 65 and over
• Children under the age of 18
• Adults with a valid federal Disability Tax Credit certificate for 2023

For more information, including how to apply, visit the Canadian Dental Care Plan, call 1-833-537-4342 or

go to a Service Canada Centre near you.

We provide dental hygiene services to children 17 years of age and under. Services are free to children whose families do not have insurance and cannot afford dental care.

We offer fluoride varnish to children 17 and under at our dental hygiene clinics, some schools, and in the community.

Frequently asked questions 

Consent for fluoride varnish

Complete the consent form for fluoride varnish online.

The school dental screening program is offered at all elementary schools every year.

Frequently asked questions 

The Dental Treatment Assistance Fund (DTAF) is a charitable fund that provides financial help to adults in our region who need urgent dental treatment but cannot afford to pay for it.

Up to $400 can be offered every 12 months, when funds are available.

This charity is funded by grants from community agencies such as the United Way of KFL&A and Community Foundation for Kingston and Area, along with donations from local dental professionals, our staff, and others.

Who can apply

Adults 18 years of age or older who:

• are in need of emergency dental treatment for pain, swelling, infection, trauma, or bleeding.
• live in Kingston, Frontenac, or Lennox & Addington county,
• have no dental coverage, including Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program, or other government funded programs, and
• would be in financial hardship if they had to pay for this dental treatment.

Financial hardship includes:

• being unable to pay rent or mortgage this month;
• being unable to pay household bills (e.g., heat, electricity, hydro, etc.) this month;
• having to go to a food bank to feed your family this month.

How to apply

Call KFL&A Public Health at 613-549-1232, ext. 1218.

DTAF donations

The DTAF is a registered charitable fund. Tax receipts are issued by KFL&A Public Health. You can donate online or by cheque payable to the Dental Treatment Assistance Fund and mailed to KFL&A Public Health Dental Program, 221 Portsmouth Ave., Kingston, Ontario, K7M 1V5.

Donations go directly toward helping adults in our community who are experiencing pain. We are grateful for all donations to the DTAF. Thank you for helping us give the gift of a healthy smile.

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If your family needs help paying for your child’s dental care you may be eligible for free dental care through the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program.

Find out what the program offers, if your child qualifies, and learn how to apply by visiting Healthy Smiles Ontario.

Paper copies of HSO applications are available at Service Ontario locations and KFL&A Public Health, 221 Portsmouth Ave., Kingston. They can also be mailed to you. Contact our dental team at 613-549-1232, ext. 1218 to request a print copy.

If your child is in need of emergency dental care, contact our dental team at 613-549-1232, ext. 1218.

Low-income seniors may be able to get free dental care with the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP). 

Eligibility

You can apply for the program if you:

• are 65 years of age or older
• live in Ontario
• do not have dental benefits
• have an annual net income of:
  • $25,000 or less (for singles)
  • $41,500 or less (for couples)

Find out more by visiting Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. If you would like a paper application mailed to you, call our dental team at 613-549-1232, ext. 1218.

How to book an appointment

• If you qualify, you will receive your OSDCP card in the mail. 
• When you get your OSDCP dental card, book a dental appointment by calling the Kingston Community Health Centre (KCHC) at 613-507-6064. Please ask KCHC if you need help with transportation. 

The program is only available at these locations in our region:

• Kingston Community Health Centre - 263 Weller Ave., Kingston
• Napanee Area Community Health Centre - 26 Dundas St. West, Napanee

There is a wait time for some services. Urgent needs will be seen as soon as possible.

Information on the dental services covered by the OSDCP is available at Ontario.ca/SeniorsDental.

If you do not have an OSDCP dental card but have an emergency dental problem, eligible seniors may be able to access limited services prior to enrolment. Contact our dental team at 613-549-1232, ext. 1218.

To find out about the status of your application form, please contact the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program line at 1-833-207-4435, TTY: 1-800-855-0511.

How can you get help if you do not qualify for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program?

If you experience severe dental pain and are unable to see a dentist, go to the nearest emergency room.

• Call local dental offices to see if they offer payment plans or reduced fees for those without dental insurance.
• Call the KFL&A Public Health Dental Health program. They can help find local service options available at no-cost or reduced fee, and check to see if you qualify for the Dental Treatment Assistance Fund.