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Cost of Dental Hygiene Services

In Ontario, dental and dental hygiene services are not covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Fees for service vary, and the Ontario Dental Association and the Ontario Dental Hygienists’ Association provide their members with suggested fee guides. CDHO cannot set fees for service.

Before your appointment, it’s a good idea to:

  • ask for a fee estimate and break down;
  • ask about methods of payment;
  • ask if there is a fee for home visits; or
  • ask your dental plan provider if they pay for direct dental hygiene care.

If you need financial support to access dental hygiene services, there are options available.

Student-led clinics

The Ontario Dental Hygienists’ Association keeps a list of schools that have student-led dental hygiene clinics that offer affordable and accessible dental hygiene services.

Government programs

The Canadian and Ontario governments offer programs that help eligible children and adults access oral health care. These programs include:

Ontario Government

  • Healthy Smiles Ontario – Provides free preventive, routine, and emergency dental services for children and youth 17 years old and under from low-income households.
  • Ontario Works – Provides some benefits for health and other costs, depending on your circumstances. Contact your case worker to find out what coverage may be available to you.
  • Ontario Disability Support Program – Provides many health and disability-related benefits that can help you with different types of costs, including health, dental, vision, assistive devices, and other expenses related to disability or medical conditions.
  • Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program – Provides free, routine dental care for eligible Ontario seniors 65 years and older.

Canadian Government