Here are ways to get free dental implants and orthodontics:
1. Federal Programs
🔹 Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
Uninsured seniors (65+) earning under $90,000/year
Uninsured children under 18 in low- and middle-income families
2. Provincial & Territorial Programs
Most provinces offer free or subsidized dental care for low-income seniors and children. Here are the main programs:
🦷 For Seniors (65+)
Ontario: Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) – Covers basic dental care, not implants.
Alberta: Dental & Optical Assistance for Seniors – For low-income seniors.
British Columbia: MSP Supplementary Benefits – Covers basic dental services.
Quebec: Free basic dental care for seniors on social assistance.
Saskatchewan: Provincial health coverage for low-income seniors.
Manitoba: Limited coverage for seniors receiving social assistance.
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, Newfoundland: Some coverage for seniors under provincial health plans.
🦷 For Children (Under 18)
Ontario: Healthy Smiles Ontario – Free dental care for kids from low-income families.
British Columbia: BC Healthy Kids Program – Covers exams, fillings, and extractions.
Alberta: Alberta Child Health Benefit – Free dental for low-income families.
Quebec: Free dental care for children under 10.
Other provinces: Offer limited coverage for children in low-income families.
3.Charities & Special Programs:
Smiles Foundation (Ontario & Quebec) – Provides free dental care for those in need.
Kindness in Action (Alberta & BC) – Offers free dental treatment in remote and underserved communities.
Gift from the Heart (Canada-wide) – Volunteer dental professionals provide free dental care on specific days.