Business Hours:

Monday-Friday: 10AM-6PM

Saturday:
9AM-3PM

Sunday:
Closed

Address:

3450 Platinum Drive, Unit 14
Mississauga, ON, L5M2S4

Dental Services for Refugee

Qualifying Individuals

Do you qualify for the Interim Federal Health Program?

Our experienced team of dental professionals at Platinum Dental welcome refugees who qualify under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) is a program designed by the Government of Canada so refugee claimants will cover some of the medical services. We provide the free services covered by IFHP to Refugee Claimants.

Am I Eligible For IFHP Dental Coverage?

The Canadian Federal Government’s Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) provides emergency dental care for certain newcomers to Canada. These include: Resettled refugees, protected persons in Canada, refugee claimants, victims of human trafficking, and Detainees

It’s important to note that to access the Free IFHP Emergency Dental Service, individuals must meet specific eligibility criteria established by the program.

For more information if you qualify, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/help-within-canada/health-care/interim-federal-health-program/eligibility.html

For qualifying people, IFHP will cover emergency dental exams; X-rays; caries, trauma, and pain control; emergency prescriptions; simple tooth extractions; denture relines; and denture repairs. With preauthorization, IFHP will cover amalgam or composite restoration for severely affected teeth; complicated dental extractions; and complete and partial dentures.

Required IFHP Documentation

When you come to your dental appointment, bring at least one of the following documents to prove your eligibility:
  • An Acknowledgement of Claim and Notice to Return for Interview Letter
  • A Refugee Protection Claimant Document
  • An Interim Federal Health Certificate
For more information on required documentation, please visit Interim Federal Health program: Get health products and services or call our dental office at 905-828-0030.