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Services covered by Healthy Smiles Ontario
Healthy Smiles Ontario is a free dental program for children and youth 17 and under. Good oral health is important to the overall health of children and youth. It’s very important to start seeing a dentist when your child is 12 months old and to keep going regularly. Healthy Smiles Ontario covers regular check-ups, preventive care and treatment. With Healthy Smiles Ontario you can prevent oral health problems before they start!
Getting registered
Who is eligible (符合条件）
Children and youth 17 and under may be eligible if：
They are residents (居民)of Ontario； and they are members of a household that meets the income eligibility requirements.
How long is a client (当事人）eligible for service
Up to one benefit year (August 1st to July 31st) , or 12 months from the date of registration or up to their 18th birthday.
How to apply
Visit Ontario, ca/healthysmiles or visit your local Public Health Unit.
If you have any questions f please call the ServiceOntario INFOline toll-free at：
ServiceOntario toll-free： 1-844-296-6306
ServiceOntario TTY toll-free： 1-800-387-5559 416-327-4282 (TTY Toronto only)
Once a child’s registration has been confirmed, they will receive a Healthy Smiles Ontario dental card. The dental card must be presented to a dental provider at each visit to receive dental care under the Program.
Who may apply online
To apply online you will have to：
Enter your Social Insurance Number
Sign and mail a completed Consent Form within 30 days of submitting an online Application.
1. What can Healthy Smiles Ontario program offer?
A. Overall physical examination. B. Prevention of dental disease.
C. Regular check-up for babies. D. Life-long free oral treatment.
2. What is the age range required by Healthy Smiles Ontario program?
A. 0-12. B. 1-12.
C. 0-18. D. 1-17.
3. What must a client do at each visit to the dental care?
A. Apply online. B. Make an appointment.
C. Present the dental card. D. Enter Social Insurance Number.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。安大略省的健康微笑是一个儿童和青少年的免费牙科项目。文章介绍了这个项目的相关情况，包括怎么注册，谁可以申请，和网上申请的相关要求等。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段With Healthy Smiles Ontario you can prevent oral health problems before they start!可知，安大略省的健康微笑项目，可以预防口腔健康问题。由此可以看出，安大略省的健康微笑项目可以预防牙病。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Getting registered部分的Who is eligible (符合条件）Children and youth 17 and under may be eligible if：可知，孩子以及17岁以下符合条件。因此，安大略省的健康微笑项目的年龄要求是1-17岁。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Getting registered部分的The dental card must be presented to a dental provider at each visit to receive dental care under the Program.可知，每次就诊时，必须向牙科医生出示牙科卡。因此，病人的在牙科中心就诊时，必须要出示牙科卡。故选C。
