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Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Site: Gravenhurst Branch - 5 Pineridge Gate

Service: Dental Screening and Dental Clinics

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Record #: BAR1025
Last Modified: 29 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 15 Aug 2023

Contacts

Public Comments Clinic Service at 80 Bradford St, Suite 403 is for Sexual Health, Vaccine and Dental Clinics by appointment only

Secure email is available from the website - an online form on the Contact Us page
Office Phone 705-721-7520, Health Connection
Toll Free Phone 1-877-721-7520
Fax 705-721-1495
Website https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/Dental
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Simcoe.Muskoka

Addresses

Site Location Beside municipal water tower
Address & Map
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Gravenhurst Branch
5 Pineridge Gate, Unit 2
Gravenhurst, ON
Canada P1P 1Z3
Intersection Fairview Dr and Pineridge Gate
Mailing Address Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Gravenhurst Branch 
5 Pineridge Gate, Unit 2 
Gravenhurst, ON 
Canada P1P 1Z3
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Emergency, essential and preventive dental care to eligible children, adults and seniors based on services covered under publicly funded dental programs

  • Services are offered at clinics in Barrie and Gravenhurst
  • provides oral health education, screening programs and preventative services for children in school
  • Publicly funded Dental Care Programs include:

Healthy Smiles Ontario

  • no cost dental program for children 17 and under who do not have access to any dental coverage and who meet the program's eligibility requirements
  • Covers regular visits to a licensed dental care provider, such as a dentist or dental hygienist
  • Covers a full range of dental services including check-ups, cleaning, fillings, X-rays, sealing, urgent/emergency dental services, and more
  • Does not cover cosmetic dentistry (such as teeth whitening), or orthodontics (such as braces)

Ontario Works Emergency Dental Care

  • emergency dental care, for eligible adults on Ontario Works (OW)

Ontario Disability Support Program

  • basic dental care for eligible adults on Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

Non-Insured Health Benefits for First Nations and Inuit (NIHB)

  • basic dental care for adults on NIHB

Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program

  • no cost dental care for adults 65 yrs and older who do not have access to any dental coverage and who meet the program's eligibility requirements
  • covers X-rays, preventive care (cleanings, fluoride), restorations, extractions, root canals, dentures (through authorized denturists with a small co-pay)

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Hours
  • Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
  • Screening and Dental Clinics: call for information
Areas Served Gravenhurst
Eligibility Dental Screening: School age children

Healthy Smiles Ontario
  • Children and Youth 17 yrs and younger and member of a household with limited income and do not have access to any form of dental coverage, see Healthy Smiles Ontario for more information about eligibility
Ontario Works (OW) Emergency Dental Care: for eligible adults on OW

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP): for eligible adults on ODSP

Non-Insured Health Benefits for First Nations and Inuit: for adults on NIHB

Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program For more information about the program and eligibility requirements visit the Health Unit website, or call Health Connection
Application
  • Call Health Connection or visit the Health Unit website for more information about dental screening and the application process for Healthy Smiles Ontario program and documents required to verify eligibility
  • appointment required
Languages English; French - Reception, Programs, service in additional languages can be arranged
Fees None

Subjects

Service Categories Dental Care Expense Assistance ; Dental Screening ~ Youth ; General Dentistry ~ Children ; General Dentistry ~ Income Assistance Recipients ; General Dentistry ~ Infants/Toddlers ; General Dentistry ~ Older Adults ; General Dentistry ~ Youth
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