Helps ease financial barriers to accessing dental care for eligible Canadian residentswith an annual adjusted family net income of less than $90,000 who do not have access to dental insurance.

Applications are opening in phases starting with seniors:
 

Services Covered

• cleaning, polishing, sealants, fluoride treatments
• examinations, X-rays
• fillings, root canals
• extractions
• prosthodontic services, including complete and partial removable dentures

Some services may not be available until Fall, 2024, so check the website for updates

How Much is Covered?

Some people will need to pay a co-payment; those with an annual adjusted family net income of less than $70,000 do not have to pay a co-payment; those with an income of $70,000-79,999 will pay a copayment of 40% of the treatment; those with an income of $80,000-89,999 will pay a co-payment of 60% of the treatment.

General inquiries: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, closed statutory holidays

Automated application line: Mon-Sun 24 hours

Applications are being accepted in phases starting with seniors; currently, applications are accepted over the phone; in May 2024, people will be able to apply online.

When booking an appointment with an oral health provider, make sure to ask if they are participating in the CDCP. 

Personalized application code found on top right of letter of invitation sent by government and Social Insurance Number (SIN); if requesting assistance in-person at a Service Canada location also bring identification showing legal name, photo, signature and/or date of birth.