Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a free service run by Service Canada. You likely qualify if: Canadian tax residents; No private dental insurance; Family net income under $90,000 (checked on the official page on October 2, 2026).
You likely qualify if: Canadian tax residents; No private dental insurance; Family net income under $90,000; You and any partner filed a tax return.
Applications for the 2026-2027 benefit period are open. The renewal period closed on 2026-06-01: members who did not renew can submit a new application, but care received during the gap in coverage is not covered or paid back. Members must renew every year; renewals for 2027-2028 open in spring 2027.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026 on the official page
We last read this on October 2, 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
Federal dental coverage that pays all or part of the cost of exams, cleanings, fillings, root canals, crowns, dentures and oral surgery (braces are not covered).
Who qualifies
Canadian tax residents with no access to private dental insurance or a health spending account that covers dental, whose adjusted family net income is under $90,000 and who (with any spouse or partner) filed a tax return; the plan pays 100% of its set fees under $70,000 income, 60% at $70,000 to $79,999 and 40% at $80,000 to $89,999.
You likely qualify if:
- Canadian tax residents
- No private dental insurance
- Family net income under $90,000
- You and any partner filed a tax return
How to apply
- Apply on their application form.
- Questions? 1-833-537-4342
- Come back here and tell us if it worked.
Where else they are
Their website is canada.ca/.../dental-care-plan.html.
Good to know
- CostFree to apply; a co-payment applies if adjusted family net income is $70,000 or more
- LanguagesEnglish, French
- Their stepsHave ready your Social Insurance Number, date of birth, full name, home and mailing address, and any dental coverage you get through a government program. Apply online on the CDCP How to apply page or in My Service Canada Account, call Service Canada at 1-833-537-4342, or go to a Service Canada office. Missed the June 1, 2026 renewal? Submit a new application for 2026-2027 now; care during the gap is not covered. Once you are a member, renew every year when renewals open (next in spring 2027).
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What to bring
- Your SIN, date of birth and address
- Any government dental coverage you get
Dates
Applications for the 2026-2027 benefit period are open. The renewal period closed on 2026-06-01: members who did not renew can submit a new application, but care received during the gap in coverage is not covered or paid back. Members must renew every year; renewals for 2027-2028 open in spring 2027.
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