IFHP Dentist in Toronto for Refugees and Newcomers in North York
Refugee dental services near me, billed to IFHP
- Refugee dental care in North York Toronto
- Dentist with over 30 years of experience
- IFHP billed directly, your 30 percent explained
- Same day visits for pain and emergencies
- Walk in patients welcome, no referral needed
- English and Farsi spoken at the clinic
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- Always Available for Dental Emergencies
- Tuesday - Saturday : 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday, Monday : Closed
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Dental Clinic for Refugees in Toronto
If you just arrived in Canada and your teeth hurt, we can help today. Pearl Dental Group is an IFHP-accepting dental clinic on Finch Ave in North York. We bill the Interim Federal Health Program directly, so if you’re covered, you don’t pay anything upfront. Our team speaks English and Farsi, and we’ve cared for thousands of newcomers from Iran, Syria, Ukraine, Afghanistan, and beyond. Bring your IFHP document if you have it. If you don’t yet, call us anyway, we’ll help you figure it out.
Important Notice: IFHP Coverage Update – May 1, 2026
Starting May 1, 2026, IFHP will cover up to 70% of your dental treatment costs. The remaining 30% will be your responsibility at the time of your visit. Please contact us before your appointment and our team will provide you with a full cost breakdown, no surprises, just great care.
Dental Care for Refugees in North York, from Urgent Visits to Routine Checkups
The Interim Federal Health Program is the federal plan that helps protected persons, refugee claimants, and resettled refugees get health care while they settle in Canada. For dental care, it pays for a defined list of treatments and a defined portion of the cost.
Starting May 1, 2026, IFHP pays 70 percent of the approved dental fee. The remaining 30 percent is your responsibility on the day of your visit. We will never start treatment without walking through those numbers with you first.
What IFHP usually covers for our patients:
• Examinations and x rays for a new patient visit
• Cleanings and preventive care at set intervals
• Fillings on front and back teeth
• Simple and surgical extractions, including wisdom teeth where indicated
• Root canal therapy on many teeth
• Urgent care for pain, swelling, or a broken tooth
Coverage limits and timing rules change from year to year. If a treatment is outside coverage, we tell you before we book it, not after.
Ask us to price your treatment before you commit. Send your name and phone number, and a team member will call back within two business hours with a clear breakdown of what IFHP will cover and what your 30 percent share will be.
Emergency Dental Care for Refugees in Toronto
Dental emergencies occur out of a sudden and when you least expect them. Here at Pearl Dental Group, we strive to provide the Toronto refugees with emergency dental care and restore their oral health immediately. Whether you have a broken tooth or your tooth is infected, our experienced emergency dentist is ready to help. We meet the highest standards when offering emergency dental services to refugees in Toronto.
Tooth Extraction for Refugees in Toronto
Tooth extraction is the last choice of every dentist. However, it is sometimes inevitable. If you require tooth extraction as a refugee in Toronto, do not hesitate to contact Pearl Dental Group. Tooth removal may seem a complex and painful procedure, but not when done by our dental experts. Give us a phone call right away.
Dental Fillings for Refugees in Toronto
Dental filling is one of the most common restorative procedures and protects your tooth from further damage. Refugees in Toronto who need dental fillings can visit our dentist and get the treatment. We prioritize your oral health and help you maintain it for a lifetime. Contact our office and book your appointment now.
Dental Checkups and Cleanings for Refugees in Toronto
Regular dental visits and checkups are essential for maintaining a healthy smile. So, Pearl Dental Group has decided to make dental checkups a part of your routine life. If you aim to consider regular dental visits and other dental services as a refugee in Toronto, contact our office and schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience.
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Pearl Dental Group – North York Dentistry
A dentist for refugees near me who understands newcomer life
Pearl Dental Group has been on Finch Avenue West in North York for more than a decade. Dr. Ebrahim Aminsalehi has practiced dentistry for over 30 years and has treated patients from Iran, Afghanistan, Syria, Ukraine, Eritrea, Venezuela, and many other countries that newcomers arrive from. He works with three other dentists on our team, and our front desk answers the phone in English and Farsi.
We know the paperwork side of settling in Canada is heavy. When you call us, you will not be asked to figure anything out on your own. If your IFHP document is still in process, say so and we will tell you what we can do today and what we should wait on.
Meet the team before you book. Read short bios of our dentists on the About page, or call (647) 800 0318 to speak with our front desk. If Farsi is easier for you, tell the receptionist and we will switch.
An IFHP walk in clinic near me on Finch Avenue West
You do not need an appointment for an emergency. If you are in pain, come to the clinic at 261 Finch Avenue West during our hours and ask for a walk in visit. Bring your IFHP document if you have it. If you do not have it yet, bring whatever paperwork you do have, including your UCI number, and we will work from there.
During busy days there may be a wait. We will give you a realistic time when you arrive so you can decide whether to stay or come back later in the day.
How a first visit works: From your first phone call to leaving the clinic
Newcomers often ask what will happen step by step. Here is the whole path.
1. You call or send the short form.
We ask for your first name, a phone number, and your preferred language. If you already have an IFHP document, we ask for the coverage dates. If you do not yet have the document, that is fine, we keep going.
2. We confirm your coverage.
Before the appointment, our team checks what IFHP will cover for your situation. If something is unclear, we call you back to ask.
3. You come in for the first visit.
We do an examination, take the allowed x rays, and write out a plan. You see the IFHP portion and your 30 percent share for every item.
4. You decide what to do next.
Nothing is started without your agreement. If a treatment is urgent, we say so. If something can wait, we say that too.
Do I qualify for IFHP dental coverage?
IFHP is written for people who are in Canada under a refugee or protection related status and who do not yet have provincial health coverage. You are likely eligible if you fall into one of the groups below. This is a plain language summary. The final word on eligibility always belongs to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Resettled refugees. People who arrived in Canada through the Government Assisted Refugee program, the Privately Sponsored Refugee program, or the Blended Visa Office Referred program. Coverage usually starts on arrival.
Protected persons. People whose refugee claim has been accepted and who have been granted protected person status, up until they qualify for provincial health coverage.
Refugee claimants. People who have made a claim for refugee protection inside Canada and whose claim has been referred for processing. Coverage runs while the claim is active.
Persons detained under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. People held in immigration detention who need medical care during that time.
Victims of human trafficking with a Temporary Resident Permit. People identified as victims of trafficking who have been issued the specific permit that grants them IFHP coverage.
Other specific groups named by the government. From time to time, the government extends IFHP coverage to other groups in response to humanitarian situations. Recent examples include people arriving under special programs for Ukraine and Afghanistan. If your arrival was part of a named program, you may be covered.
If you are on a visitor visa, a study permit, a work permit, or you are out of status, IFHP generally does not apply, and we will say so honestly during the first phone call and help you think about other options.
How to register for IFHP and get your coverage document
IFHP is managed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, not by our clinic. You do not apply for it the way you apply for private insurance. Eligibility is set at the moment your refugee claim or resettlement file is processed, and the coverage document is issued to you directly by the government.
Here is the path most of our patients take.
Step 1. Make your claim or arrive under a resettlement program. If you are a resettled refugee arriving through the government program, your IFHP coverage is usually set up before you land. If you are making a refugee claim after you arrive in Canada, your eligibility starts once the claim is accepted for processing.
Step 2. Receive your Interim Federal Health Certificate of Eligibility. This is the document we ask to see at the clinic. It lists your coverage dates, your coverage type, and your unique client number. It arrives by mail or through your online account with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Step 3. Check your coverage status online. If you lose the document or you are not sure whether your coverage is still active, you can check through the government portal. A settlement worker can also help you pull it up.
Step 4. Bring the document to your first visit. Bring the certificate, one piece of photo identification, and a list of any medications you take. If you are still waiting for the certificate to arrive, bring whatever paperwork you do have, including your UCI number, and call us before the appointment so we can tell you what we can do that day.
For the official rules, application path, and current coverage details, the Government of Canada page on the Interim Federal Health Program is the source of truth. Read it here: Interim Federal Health Program on canada.ca.
Real questions we get from IFHP patients, answered honestly
Yes. Call us with what you have, including your UCI number or any letter from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. We will tell you what we can do today and what we should wait on until your document arrives.
No. Our clinic is an IFHP dental clinic and accepts patients without referral.
Yes. Children are welcome and IFHP covers pediatric care. Our team is patient with kids who have never been to a dentist before.
We are at 261 Finch Avenue West, North York, Ontario. We are close to Finch Station on the TTC, and on site parking is available for patients who drive.
Currently we specialize in refugee dental service North York.
IFHP covers 70 percent of the approved fee. You pay the remaining 30 percent on the day of the visit. Before any treatment starts, you see a written estimate with both numbers on it.
We find out before we start, not after. If something is not covered, we tell you the full cost and you decide whether to go ahead, delay, or choose a different option.
Call or text as early as you can if you cannot come. We work with newcomers every day and we know life gets in the way. Repeated missed appointments without notice may lead to a rebooking fee, which we will always explain in advance.
English and Farsi every day. Dari and conversational Arabic are available depending on the day. Tell the receptionist your preferred language and we will switch.
Both. Our clinic is a family dental office and many IFHP families come in together so only one trip is needed.
Your IFHP document if you have it, one piece of photo identification, and a list of medications you take. If you are bringing a child, bring any vaccination records you already have.
You do not need to fill anything in for the dental side. We submit the claim to IFHP on your behalf for the covered portion.
Yes. Many of our patients came in first for urgent care and now come back for regular cleanings and their children’s checkups. We want to be your long term clinic, not just the place you called once.