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Our Dental Clinic Accepts NIHB & IFHP Patients

Toronto Smile Centre
We Happily Accept Patients Under the NIHB Program & the IFHP

Everyone Deserves Access to Dental Services to Improve & Maintain Their Health

Our dental team wants to provide an array of services to everyone. From regular dental checkups and exams to preventative and restorative services, we’re firm believers that everyone deserves to have access to affordable dental care services to maintain, improve and treat their smiles for years to come. This is why we’re proud to be providers of the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program and the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP).
What is the NIHB Program?

A Program for First Nations & the Inuit

The NIHB program aims to provide eligible First Nations and the Inuit with coverage for a wide range of health benefits including dental care, vision care, mental health counseling, prescription drugs, and more if they do not have access to social programs, private insurance coverage, or provincial or territorial insurance.

Who is Eligible?

To be eligible, you must:

  • Be a resident of Canada
  • Be considered a registered First Nations person with a status card
  • Be recognized by an Inuit land claim organization 
  • Not have access to other health insurance 

 

How it Works

The program covers a wide range of dental services such as:

  • Exams and X-rays
  • Cleaning, scaling (and deep scaling), polishing and fluoride treatment
  • Fillings
  • Dental crowns
  • Removable complete and partial dentures
  • Tooth extractions
  • Braces
  • And more

We can discuss the full list of services covered when you give us a call or during your appointment. After your appointment, we will bill the program directly, therefore, you do not have to pay upfront or out-of-pocket. 

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What is the IFHP?

A Program for Refugees & More

The IFHP provides limited, temporary health benefit coverage for eligible individuals who do not have access to private, provincial or territorial health coverage. You typically don’t need to apply for this program as your immigration status will automatically determine your eligibility. Depending on the eligible group you fall under, your coverage length will differ.

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Who is Eligible?

To be considered eligible for this program, you must be considered:

  • A resettled refugee (basic coverage)
  • A protected persons (basic, supplemental & prescription coverage)
  • A refugee claimant (basic, supplemental & prescription coverage)
  • And more as stated on the Government of Canada website 

How it Works

If you are a refugee in need of dental services, IFHP will cover the cost of emergency dental care services to treat pain, infection or trauma. You will automatically be covered if you require the following: 

  • Emergency oral exam
  • X-rays
  • Pain control
  • Emergency prescription
  • Simple tooth extraction

If you require a more complicated tooth extraction or treatment for a severely infected tooth, it will require pre-authorization from the program.

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Book An Appointment Today

If you have a question about the services covered under these programs, please don’t hesitate to call! We’ll walk you through how it works in more detail. If you are a refugee with a dental emergency, give us a call right away and we’ll squeeze you into our schedules. We look forward to providing you with the treatment you deserve and embark with you on your journey towards a healthier, happier smile.

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