Free or Low-Cost Dental Programs for Hamilton Residents

Here are some options for free or low-cost dental programs in Hamilton for you and your family.

Dental programs for adults and children

These dental programs are available for adults and children.

Dental Health Bus

• Provides free emergency dental services to Hamilton adults
• For people with low income and no other dental coverage
• Call 905-546-2489 for the current bus location

Special Supports

• Provides free coverage for some dental services
• For people with low income and no dental coverage

Call 905-546-2590 or apply online.

Public Health Services Dental Clinic

• Provides free dental services for adults who do not receive coverage through Special Supports
• For people with low income and no dental coverage
• Services by appointment only 
• Adults must fill out an application to receive dental services
• Children enrolled in Healthy Smiles Ontario
• Call 905-546-2424 ext. 3789 or email [email protected] for information

Dental programs for children and youth

These dental programs are available for children and youth under 18 years of age.

Healthy Smiles Ontario

• Healthy Smiles Ontario pays the cost of dental services
• For children and youth under 18 years old who live in Hamilton and are low income
• For dental screenings and Healthy Smiles Ontario assessments and information call 905-546-2424 ext. 5369

Children’s Preventive Dental Clinics

• Provide free dental services such as cleaning teeth, fluoride, dental sealants
• For children and youth with low income
• Call 905-546-2424 ext. 5369 or 3789 to book an appointment