Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
Site: Windsor - Ouellette Ave
Service: Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: WIN1373 | Last Modified: 05 Dec 2019 | Last Full Update: 05 Dec 2019 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | The Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program provides high quality dental care to all seniors who qualify. If you are unable to afford dental care, this program may be for you. |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Dental Health Team Windsor: 519-258-2146 ext 1199 Dental Health Team Leamington Satellite Office: 519-326-5716 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-5822 |
| Fax | 519-258-2531 |
| dental@wechu.org | |
| Website | www.wechu.org |
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| Primary Contact | Kim Casier, Oral Health Manager; Phone: (Business) 519-258-2146 ext 1135; Email: kcasier@wechu.org |
| Alternate Contact | Sarah Hill, Oral Health Coordinator, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit; Phone: ext 1202 |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Dental services covered under this program will include the following: * Examinations/assessments * Preventive services (e.g., cleanings) * Restorative services to repair broken teeth and cavities * X-rays * Oral surgery services to remove teeth or abnormal tissue * Anaesthesia * Endodontic services to treat infection and pain * Periodontal services to treat gum conditions and diseases * Prosthodontic services, including dentures, will be partially covered See here for more information |
| Hours | Clinic Hours Leamington: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (closed 12 noon to 1 pm) Windsor: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 8:00 pm (open during the lunch hour) |
| Areas Served | Essex County ; Windsor |
| Eligibility | Ages: 65 year(s) and up Applicants must meet the following criteria: * Ontario resident * Annual household income less than $19,300 for an individual or $32,300 for couples * Not have dental benefits through private insurance or other government programs * Eligible seniors will receive a dental card confirming their enrolment in the program |
| Application | Seniors will be able to apply online from the Ministry of Health or the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit https://www.wechu.org/dental/ontario-seniors-dental-care-program * seniors can also get a paper copy at one of the three offices of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (Windsor, Essex, Leamington) * a provincial processing centre will handle all of the completed application forms and will verify the applicant’s income *seniors who qualify will be mailed a welcome package and a dental card. |
| Languages | English ; Arabic |
| Fees | None |
| Agency Information | |
| Primary Executive | Theresa Marentette, Chief Executive Officer |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Windsor - Ouellette Ave |
| Located In Community | Windsor |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Ouellette Ave and Erie St |
| Bus Routes | Ottawa 4 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Parking, Washroom and Entrance |