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Alberta
Where to find a dentist in Alberta
Public Dental Programs for Children
Public Dental Programs for Seniors
Dental Services for Low-Income Families
Dental Services for Immigrants and Refugees
Other information
Where to find a dentist in Alberta.
A 'dentist locator' for Alberta is available from the website of the Alberta Dental Association and College
Public Dental Programs for Children
Alberta provides some dental services for children whose parents qualify for the Alberta Health Benefits Program. Information at http://employment.alberta.ca/cps/rde/xchg/hre/hs.xsl/2076.html
Public Dental Programs for seniors
Alberta has a limited program for adults over 65 years of age. The program is means tested and has a maximum benefits level. http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/financial_assistance/dasp/basic/
Dental Services for low-income families
The Calgary Regional Health Authority provides dental services to qualifying families. Click here for information.
You can check with the Health Authority in your area to see if any reduced-fee dental services are available.
Dental Services for immigrants and refugees
During the settlement period, the refugee or immigrant might be eligible for the Interim Health Benefit Program. There is an application process for this program, and if eligible the individual is issued an IHBP card that verifies the coverage. The eligibility period is generally until the person has acquired provincial or territorial status, usually 3 months after applying. Details of the services covered and the process are available from http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/
guides/5568EB.asp
It is possible to apply for an extension to the IHBP (application form for extension available from http://www.cic.gc.ca/English/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5564E.PDF )
After the initial settlement period, the families might qualify for the other provincial programs listed above.
Other information
Information on the University of Alberta dental clinic is available at http://www.dent.ualberta.ca/patientclinic.cfm
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