Halton offers oral health support for physicians, including screenings, education, and financial assistance for low-income patients, with resources and referrals.
For more information about Halton Region’s Oral Health programs and services including all financial assistance programs:
Halton Region helps with direct inquiries from physicians about a patient's dental care needs and options. It also provides up to date resources concerning oral health information and practices. Halton Region promotes good oral health practices through:
Halton Region offers free oral health screening appointments once a month at Halton Regional Centre, located at 1151 Bronte Road in Oakville (Google Maps link). Clinic appointments include dental screening, oral health education, first dental visit oral health screening for children and eligibility assessment for children under age 18 for financial assistance through the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program. Oral health screening appointments do not include preventive dental care or treatment for dental concerns.
Learn more about Halton's oral health clinic
Halton Region Public Health can assess and refer residents who need dental care to financial assistance programs.
Halton Region may be able to help if your patients: