The Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
An interactive guide to help you understand your eligibility, coverage, and how to apply for Canada's new dental care program.
Am I Eligible?
Use this interactive tool to get a personalized estimate of your eligibility and potential co-payment. This is a guide, not an official application.
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2. Do you have access to any other dental insurance?
This includes insurance through an employer (even if you decline it), a professional organization, or a pension.
3. Did you file a tax return last year?
The CDCP covers a wide range of services to prevent and treat oral health issues, but it's important to know what is included, what's excluded, and what requires pre-approval. This section breaks down the key categories of care.
✔️ Covered Services
- Preventive Services: Cleanings, scaling, polishing, fluoride, and sealants.
- Diagnostic Services: Exams and x-rays to identify issues.
- Restorative Services: Fillings and crowns to repair teeth.
- Endodontic Services: Root canal treatments to save infected teeth.
- Prosthodontic Services: Removable dentures to replace missing teeth.
- Oral Surgery: Extractions and other surgical procedures.
❌ Key Exclusions
- Cosmetic Procedures: Teeth whitening and veneers.
- Dental Implants: Implants and all related procedures are not covered.
- Fixed Bridges: Permanent bridges to replace teeth are excluded.
- Specialty Appliances: Night guards, bruxism appliances, and TMJ therapy.
- Extensive Rehabilitation: Full mouth reconstruction procedures.
- Certain Crowns & Inlays: ¾ crowns, inlays, and onlays are not covered.
📋 Services Requiring Preauthorization
For some major treatments, your dentist must get approval from the CDCP before starting. This ensures the treatment is clinically necessary. These include major procedures like crowns, dentures, and general anaesthesia. The process for this began in November 2024. Always talk to your dentist first to see if preauthorization is needed for your treatment plan.