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Canada Dental Benefit (Interim)
Tax-free dental support for eligible families
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 260 - $ 650
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario
Overview
The Canada Dental Benefit provided tax-free payments of up to $650 per eligible child. It supported families with dental care costs for children under 12 who met the program’s income and coverage rules.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 650 $
- Minimum amount : 260 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Payment for eligible children’s dental care costs
- Support for dental care received during the program’s two benefit periods
- Additional payment for children with dental costs above $650
Documents Needed
- Official dental receipt, invoice, statement of account, or provider letter
- Document showing the child’s name and address
- Document showing the dental provider’s name and address
- Document showing the appointment date
- Document showing the dental cost paid
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Parents of children under 12
- Guardians of children under 12
- Families earning less than $90,000 per year
Who is not eligible
- Families with access to private dental insurance for the child
- Families whose child’s dental costs were fully covered by another government program
Eligible expenses
- Paid dental care costs for the child’s eligible services
- Orthodontic, preventive, restorative, diagnostic, oral surgery, endodontic, periodontal, and prosthodontic services
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Dental services provided free of charge
- Costs fully covered by another government dental program
- Costs charged while the child had private dental insurance access
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- CRA may select the application for review.
- Additional information may be requested by mail to validate eligibility.
- Applicants must respond within 30 days.
- If denied, the amount may need to be repaid.
- A second review can be requested within 90 days of the decision.
Additional information
- The benefit ended on June 30, 2024.
- It was replaced by the Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP).
- The benefit was administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
- The payment is not taxable and does not need to be reported as income.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Dental Benefit (Interim) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Dental Benefit (Interim). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Canada Dental Benefit (Interim)?
The Canada Dental Benefit provided tax-free payments of up to $650 per eligible child. It supported families with dental care costs for children under 12 who met the program’s income and coverage rules.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Dental Benefit (Interim) Funds up to $650 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada Dental Benefit (Interim) program?
To be eligible for the Canada Dental Benefit (Interim) program, you must:
Child under 12.
Dental care paid in Canada.
No private dental insurance.
What expenses are eligible under Canada Dental Benefit (Interim)?
Payment for eligible children’s dental care costs
Support for dental care received during the program’s two benefit periods
Additional payment for children with dental costs above $650
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Dental Benefit (Interim)?
You can contact Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) by email at none or by phone at 1-800-959-7383.
Where is the Canada Dental Benefit (Interim) available?
The Canada Dental Benefit (Interim) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Canada Dental Benefit (Interim) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Dental Benefit (Interim) is a Tax Credits