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Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
Dental coverage for eligible Canadian residents
Latest source updateLast Update: September 27, 2026Latest change: The CDCP eligibility page now states that the tax-filing and Canadian tax-residency requirements also apply to a spouse or common-law partner, and it adds guidance to verify reported dental-coverage codes before applying or renewing.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 27, 2026
Latest change: The CDCP eligibility page now states that the tax-filing and Canadian tax-residency requirements also apply to a spouse or common-law partner, and it adds guidance to verify reported dental-coverage codes before applying or renewing.
CDCP eligibility rules clarified
The CDCP eligibility page now says that the tax-filing and Canadian tax-residency requirements also apply to a spouse or common-law partner, and it reframes the eligibility headings to reflect that family-wide condition. It also adds guidance to contact an employer or pension-plan administrator to confirm or correct reported dental-coverage codes before completing a CDCP application or renewal.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canadian Dental Care Plan helps eligible Canadian residents reduce the cost of dental care. It coordinates with some provincial, territorial, and federal social programs and may cover diagnostic services, preventive care, and restorative treatments.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Documents Needed
- Social Insurance Number (SIN), if available for children
- date of birth and full name
- home and mailing address
- list of dental coverage through government social programs, if applicable
- You and your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable, must have filed your tax return in Canada for the previous year and received your notice of assessment.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Applicants who meet all 4 requirements.
Who is not eligible
- People with access to private dental insurance or coverage.
- People with employer benefits or a family member’s employer benefits, including health and wellness accounts.
- People with a pension plan or a family member’s pension plan, including federal, provincial and territorial government employer pension plans.
- People with coverage through a professional or student organization.
- People with insurance purchased by themselves, a family member or through a group plan from an insurance or benefits company.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs related to applying or renewing coverage
- Services or costs not covered by the plan
- Payments requested by scams or unofficial sources
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
- Sign in or create your My Service Canada Account (MSCA) profile.
- Once signed into MSCA, go to the Canadian Dental Care Plan section on your MSCA dashboard.
- Click Apply for Canadian Dental Care Plan coverage and follow the instructions.
- If you cannot use MSCA, apply using Canada.ca.
- If you cannot use MSCA or Canada.ca, call Service Canada at 1-833-537-4342 to speak to an agent.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants must attest in their application and when they renew that they do not have access to dental insurance.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) Program
What is the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)?
The Canadian Dental Care Plan helps eligible Canadian residents reduce the cost of dental care. It coordinates with some provincial, territorial, and federal social programs and may cover diagnostic services, preventive care, and restorative treatments.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) program?
To be eligible for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) program, you must:
You do not have access to private dental insurance or other dental coverage.
You and your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable, must have filed your tax return in Canada for the previous year and be Canadian residents for tax purposes.
Your adjusted family net income is less than $90,000.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)?
You can contact Health Canada or by phone at 1-833-537-4342.
Where is the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) available?
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) program is available across Canada.
Is the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)?
Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is funded by Health Canada