Oral health is important for overall child health - healthy smiles are possible.

Oral health is important for everyone. For children, especially, healthy teeth and gums contribute to good speech, healthy eating habits, and good social skills.

The goal of the Oral Health program is to enable all children to attain and sustain optimal health and developmental potential. The Health Unit provides information and resources to help children with the development and maintenance of good oral health. The Oral Health program offers no-cost dental programs and services to children aged 0 to 17 years for those who meet the financial assistance guideline.

To find out what free services public health can offer, click here.

Other Programs

Health Smiles Ontario

Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program is for kids 17 and under who do not have access to any form of dental coverage. If eligible, your kids will get regular dental services at no cost to you.

Children 17 and under may be eligible if:

they live in Ontario;
they are members of a household with an Adjusted Family Net Income of $20,000 per year or below; and
they do not have access to any form of dental coverage (including government-funded programs, like Ontario Works)

How do I apply?

Fill out the Application Form A and drop it off at the Belleville Health Unit or your local branch office with the following documentation*:

Annual GST Tax Credit Notice OR Annual Canada Child Tax Benefit Notice AND Ontario Child Benefit Notice;
Government issued identification (one of the following):

Ontario Health Card
Passport
Canadian Citizenship Card
Permanent Residence Card
Canadian Immigration Identification
Ontario Driver's Licence; AND

Child's Ontario Health Card.

*Note: If this documentation is not available, please contact the Health Unit at 613-966-5500 ext. 680 or call toll-free at 1-800-267-2803 ext. 680.

How do I renew my green-coloured Client Card?

Fill out the HSO Program Annual Eligibility Verification Declaration form each year and drop it off with your expired Client Card at the Belleville Health Unit or your local branch office.

Questions?

For information on Oral Health programs and services call 613-966-5500 ext. 680 or toll-free at 1-800-267-2803 ext. 680. TTY 613-966-3036 Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.