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What is CDCP?
The CDCP (Canadian Dental Care Plan) is a federal Government of Canada dental care financial assistance plan aimed at reducing financial barriers to dental care for eligible Canadians who do not have access to dental insurance and have an adjusted family net income under $90,000.
Who Is Eligible?
No access to dental insurance.
Adjusted family net income less than $90,000.
Must be a Canadian resident for tax purposes and have filed the previous year's tax return.
What are the age requirements?
As of August 2025, anyone who meets the requirements is able to apply regardless of age.
What is covered?
Renewal Requirements
Coverage must be renewed every year.
Patients must reapply or renew by the deadline to avoid gaps in coverage.
If coverage lapses, services provided during the gap will not be reimbursed retroactively.
Important Note To Keep In Mind
The CDCP uses it's own fee guide, which is different from the Ontario Dental Association fee guide that we follow. This means that even though a service may be covered 100%, the program won't pay the full amount. As a result, patients are required to pay the difference between the CDCP fee and the office's fee.
What are my next steps?
To check eligibility or apply, visit Canada.ca - CDCP or call Service Canada at
1-833-537-4342.
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