Access to Dental Care
Northwest Territories
 Where to find a dentist in the Northwest Territories
Public Dental Programs for First Nations and Inuit
Public Dental Programs for Métis
Dental Services for Seniors
Dental Services for Immigrants and Refugees
Where to find a dentist in the Northwest Territories.
A list of dental clinics in the N.W.T. is available from the website of the NWT-NU Dental Association.
Public Dental Programs for First Nations and Inuit
First Nations and Inuit residents of the N.W.T. are eligible for dental benefits under the Non-Insured Health Benefits program.
Public Dental Programs for Métis
Alberta Blue Cross administers the Métis dental program on behalf of the Government of the NWT. Clients are eligible for any procedure that is covered by the Non-Insured Health Benefit Dental Program (Health Canada).
Dental Services for Seniors
The Government of the N.W.T. offers a dental program for seniors, administered by Alberta Blue Cross
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.
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