Getting help with your dental costs

By Steve Sailer DD · Updated Mar 6, 2025 · 1 min read

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Quick answer

Alberta seniors who qualify for the Seniors Financial Assistance programs may be eligible for Alberta Blue Cross dental benefits covering basic cleanings, checkups, fillings, root canals, and basic dentures and their maintenance - up to $5,000 per five-year period. Eligibility requires being at least 65, an Alberta resident for three or more months, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and meeting income limits.

Alberta Blue Cross provides an income- based benefit for qualifying seniors.

To apply and qualify you must:

  1. Be 65 years or older
  2. Be an Alberta resident and have resided in Alberta for at least 3 months before applying
  3. Be a Canadian citizen or admitted to Canada for permanent residence (landed immigrant)
  4. Be approved to receive Seniors Financial Assistance programs
  5. Have an annual income within the limits allowed by the programs

This includes basic cleanings, checkups, fillings, root canals and basic dentures and their maintenance.

Amount of Benefit:

Eligible seniors are provided up to a maximum of $5,000 of coverage every 5 years for select dental services and procedures that maintain a reasonable level of dental health. When you are first enrolled into the program, the 5-year period will begin on the date of your first dental service funded under this program.

For details, please visit the website: https://www.alberta.ca/dental-optical-assistance-seniors

Steve Sailer, DD - Registered Denturist at North Hill Denture Clinic

Steve Sailer, DD

NAIT Denturist Program graduate, registered with the College of Alberta Denturists since 1993, 32+ years of clinical practice.

Frequently Asked

Common Questions

  • What dental services are covered under Alberta's senior dental assistance?

    The program covers basic preventive and restorative services including cleanings, checkups, fillings, root canals, and basic dentures along with their maintenance. The benefit is administered through Alberta Blue Cross for eligible recipients.

  • How much coverage is available per benefit period?

    Eligible recipients receive up to $5,000 in coverage per five-year period. The five-year window begins when the recipient first uses a funded dental service.

  • What are the income eligibility requirements?

    Applicants must meet the income limits set by Alberta's Seniors Financial Assistance programs. The specific thresholds are determined by the provincial government and are reviewed periodically. Visit Alberta's official dental and optical assistance website for current figures.

  • Does North Hill Denture Clinic accept this program?

    North Hill Denture Clinic provides direct billing to most insurance plans and works with government-funded programs to reduce out-of-pocket costs. Contact the clinic to confirm coverage for your specific situation before booking.

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