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Canadian Dental Care Plan
Discover how the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) can help make dental care more affordable for eligible patients. At The Dental Group in North York, we’re here to help you get the care you deserve—every step of the way.
What is Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)?
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a federal government program designed to help make dental care more accessible for Canadians. It provides coverage for individuals and families who do not have private dental insurance and have a household income of less than $90,000 per year.
It aims to reduce financial barriers by covering a wide range of dental services for eligible individuals and families.
Who is eligible for the CDCP?
To qualify for the CDCP, you must meet all four (4) of these requirements:
- You do not have access to dental insurance
- Your adjusted family net income is less than $90,000
- You and your spouse/common-law-partner (if applicable) must have filed your tax returns in Canada so that your family income can be assessed for the previous year
- You’re a Canadian resident for tax purposes
How to apply?
Eligible Canadians of all ages can now apply for the CDCP. You must meet all four (4) eligibility requirements before applying.
You’ll need to provide the following information for each applicant, and your spouse or common-law partner (if you have one):
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) (if available for children)
- date of birth
- full name
- home and mailing address
- list of dental coverage through government social programs (if applicable)
- you and your spouse or common-law partner (if applicable) must have filed your tax return in Canada for the previous year and have received your notice of assessment
Eligible Canadians can apply online at Canada.ca/dental, by calling 1-833-537-4342, or by visiting a Service Canada Centre.
Once you’ve applied and your eligibility for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) has been confirmed, you will receive a letter from the Government of Canada with your CDCP member ID, coverage start date and co-payment level. To ensure your services are covered under the CDCP, please book your dental appointments on or after your coverage start date.
For more details on the CDCP and eligibility criteria, visit Canada.ca/dental.
Renewing your coverage
Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) members must renew their applications to the CDCP every year to avoid a gap in coverage.
If you missed the renewal deadline and your coverage ended on June 30, 2025, you can still submit a renewal application. There will be a gap in your coverage until it is reinstated. Oral health care services received during this gap will not be covered nor reimbursed.
Once your renewal application is completed, you will receive a determination letter confirming whether you remain eligible under the plan. This letter will outline your new coverage start date and your co-payment level.
What Services are Covered?
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) offers a wide range of services for eligible Canadian residents. Examples of services that could be covered under the CDCP include:
Diagnostic and Preventive Care
These are services to check your oral health status, keep your teeth, gums and mouth healthy, and prevent cavities and gum disease and detect mouth conditions (like cancer) earlier
- Dental exams, x-rays, cleaning (scaling), fluoride applications, sealants
Restorative Services
These services treat cavities and broken teeth.
- Permanent and temporary fillings, pain control, crowns (require preauthorization)
Endodontic Services
These services treat teeth that are severely decayed, infected or broken.
- Root canals, pulpectomies, infection treatment, retreatment (requires preauthorization)
Periodontal Services
These services treat areas around the teeth, including gums and bone.
- Deep cleanings, abscess treatment, non-surgical management
Prosthodontic Services (Removable)
These services replace missing teeth.
- Complete dentures, partial dentures (require preauthorization), denture repairs, relines and rebases
Oral Surgery
These services remove teeth or tumours and fix other problems in the mouth and jaw that need surgery.
- Extractions, Surgical incisions including draining, treatment for broken jaw bones.
Anesthesia or sedation services
These are services to sedate you and control your pain while another service is being performed
- Minimal sedation, moderate and deep sedation (requires preauthorization), general anaesthesia (requires preauthorization)
CDCP Coverage and Co-payments
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is helping make the cost of dental care more affordable for eligible Canadian residents by covering a substantial portion of the cost based on your adjusted family net income. Here’s a breakdown of how the coverage works:
Adjusted Family Net Income Lower than $70,000:
- The CDCP covers 100% of eligible oral health care service costs at the CDCP established fees.
You may face additional charges if the service costs exceed the CDCP fees.
Adjusted Family Net Income Between $70,000 and $79,999:
- The CDCP covers 60% of eligible oral health care service costs at the CDCP established fees.
You will be responsible for 40% of the CDCP fees, plus any additional charges if the service costs exceed these fees.
Adjusted Family Net Income Between $80,000 and $89,999:
- The CDCP covers 40% of eligible oral health care service costs at the CDCP established fees.
You will be responsible for 60% of the CDCP fees, plus any additional charges if the service costs exceed these fees.
Covered under CDCP? Let’s take the next step.
If you’ve applied and are eligible for the Canadian Dental Care Plan, contact The Dental Group today to schedule your appointment. Our friendly and experienced team is here to provide delightful dental care — with compassion, comfort, and a commitment to your well-being.
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