Canadian Dental Care Plan

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a Government of Canada funded program designed to help make the cost of dental care more affordable for eligible Canadian residents.

Information for permanent residents

Do you qualify?

You don’t have access to dental insurance
Your adjusted net family income is less than $90,000
You are a Canadian resident for tax purposes
You filed your tax return for the previous year

Applications now open for:

Seniors aged 65 and over
Children under the age of 18
Adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate

Applications for all remaining eligible Canadians will begin in 2025.

Apply online

Services covered under the CDCP include the following (with some services only becoming available in fall 2024):

preventive services, including scaling (cleaning), sealants, and fluoride;
diagnostic services, including examinations and x-rays;
restorative services, including fillings;
endodontic services, including root canal treatments;
prosthodontic services, including complete and partial removable dentures;
periodontal services, including deep scaling; and
oral surgery services, including extractions.

For more information about the CDCP, please visit Canada.ca/dental