Support Programs - Dental Services

• Dependent children (0-17 years) whose parents are Ontario Works (OW) participants
• Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) recipients, their spouses and dependent children (0-17 years)
• Children whose parent(s) receive Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)

Participants may contact a dentist of their choice. For OW children, a Dental Benefit Eligibility Card for the month of treatment must be provided to the dentist, this is provided monthly with the Ontario Works cheque/direct banking deposit statement. For ODSP and ACSD recipients, a dental card is provided monthly with the ODSP cheque/direct banking deposit statement. Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS) sets the Schedule of Dental Services and Fees for this program.  

• Ontario Works adults (age 18 and over)
• Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) dependent adults
  (other than applicant or spouse age 18 and over which are not covered on the ODSP Dental Card)
• Low Income families and seniors (not on any social assistance programs)

Participants may contact a dentist of their choice and a Dental Benefit Eligibility Card for the month of treatment must be provided to the dentist.  ODSP dependent adults and low income individuals/families must contact Special Supports prior to visiting the dentist.  Low income families must contact Special Supports prior to visiting the dentist. 

Learn how to apply or download an application form.

The discretionary dental program is limited and has some restrictions.
Items that may be covered:

• examinations, x-ray and treatment limitations
• fillings- both silver and white
• restorations
• root canal-front teeth only
• extractions and surgery
• general anesthesia and sedation- with limits

Items NOT covered:

• cleaning and scaling
• root canals on back teeth
• crowns and bridges
• orthodontics of any kind

The Schedule of Discretionary Dental Fees is distributed to local dentists.

Predeterminations for dentures:
At the applicant’s request the Dental office can send the predetermination by fax to Special Supports at 905-546-2476. When the predetermination is approved, a Special Supports Case Aide will mail the applicant an authorization letter to take to the dentist.

• Mandatory MCSS Dental Program Schedule of Services and Fees
  2009 Schedule (pdf) Effective April 1, 2009
  2008 Schedule (pdf)
• Discretionary Dental Program Schedule of Services and Fees
  2011 Dental Schedule (pdf) Effective June 1, 2011
  2011 Denture Schedule (pdf)
  
  2009 Dental Schedule (pdf) Effective May 1, 2009
  2009 Denture Schedule (pdf)
  
  2008 Dental Schedule (pdf) Effective April 1, 2008
  2008 Denture Schedule (pdf)
• MCSS Schedule of Dental Hygienist Services and Fees
  2009 April Schedule (pdf) Effective April 1, 2009
  2008 June Schedule (pdf)
• Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care 
  Children In Need Of Treatment (CINOT) Schedule of Dental Services and Fees  Program
  Outlines coverage, service limitations and reimbursement levels provided under the CINOT program.

For more information contact Special Supports: