You may be eligible for dental coverage through the Canadian Dental Care Plan if you meet all of the following requirements:
Eligibility is reviewed annually, and you must reapply each year for the CDCP to remain covered.
The CDCP provides coverage for many medically necessary dental services. This typically includes:
Some major dental procedures, such as crowns or dentures, may be covered only with pre-authorization. Cosmetic treatments are not covered under the plan.
If you are considering a specific treatment, our team can help review how the CDCP may apply to your oral health care.
The CDCP follows its own fee guide, which is different from the provincial dental fee guide used by most clinics.
This means:
The CDCP pays up to its established fee amounts
You may have a co-payment based on your income level
If the clinic fee is higher than the CDCP fee, you are responsible for the difference
Before any treatment begins, we will review your coverage, explain potential out-of-pocket costs, and answer any questions so there are no surprises.
CDCP coverage levels are income-based:
Lower household incomes receive higher coverage
Higher incomes (up to $90,000) receive partial coverage
Coverage amounts vary from patient to patient
Your specific coverage percentage is determined by the federal program, not the dental office.
Some limitations include:
Annual eligibility requirements
Income-based coverage percentages
A separate CDCP fee guide
Pre-authorization for some major treatments
No coverage for cosmetic procedures
For your first CDCP visit, please bring:
Your CDCP member card (if received)
Government-issued photo ID
Your welcome letter or digital approval confirmation
If your physical card has not arrived, the digital approval notice with your member ID and coverage start date is sufficient.
