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Canadian Dental Care Plan
Local CDCP appointment guidance for patients
The Canadian Dental Care Plan may help eligible Canadians cover part of their dental care costs. Our team can answer appointment-related questions and help you understand what to bring before your dental visit.
If you are booking with CDCP, the goal is to make the visit feel straightforward. Call before your appointment if you have questions about what to bring, how coverage works, or whether a service may require additional review.
Who this page helps
Common CDCP appointment situations
Helpful for patients asking if they may qualify for CDCP before booking a dental visit.
Useful for people who want to understand what plan-related information to bring.
Supports questions about appointments, co-payments, timing, and possible preauthorization.
How it works
Before and during the appointment
Apply for the CDCP or renew your coverage directly through the Government of Canada and wait for confirmation that your coverage is active before booking treatment.
Bring your CDCP member information, identification, medication list, and any questions about costs, co-payments, or preauthorization to your appointment.
Before treatment starts, ask about any amounts the CDCP may not cover, including co-payments, services beyond plan limits, or services that require preauthorization.
Renewal information
CDCP Renewal – 2026–2027 Benefit Year
All Canadian Dental Care Plan clients must renew their eligibility annually. Renewals are set to start April 15, 2026, for the 2026–2027 benefit year, which runs from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
Renewal period opens
Deadline to avoid gaps in coverage
Current benefit year ends
New benefit year starts
CDCP Renewal Requirements
Clients need to submit their renewal application by June 1, 2026, to avoid a gap in coverage.
- File their 2025 tax return in Canada, including their spouse or common-law partner’s return, if applicable.
- Receive their 2025 Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency.
- Wait for a determination letter once eligibility has been assessed.
How Clients Renew
- Through My Service Canada Account
- Online at Canada.ca/dental
- By phone at 1-833-537-4342 — TTY: 1-833-677-6262
Important Reminder for Patients
- Coverage and co-payment levels may change after renewal.
- Clients who remain eligible will keep the same CDCP member ID and file.
- Frequency limits do not reset when the member ID remains the same.
- If renewal is late, a gap in coverage may occur.
- Services received during a coverage gap are not covered and will not be reimbursed retroactively.
Eligibility
Do You Qualify?
To be eligible for the Canadian Dental Care Plan, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- You do not have access to dental insurance.
- Your adjusted family net income is less than $90,000.
- You are a Canadian resident for tax purposes.
- You filed your tax return for the previous year.
All criteria must be met to qualify for the CDCP.
Covered care
Services Covered
The Canadian Dental Care Plan helps cover a portion of the cost for a wide range of oral health care services.
Note: Some services and additional treatments beyond established frequency limits will require preauthorization by the CDCP. This means we will recommend treatment, and the CDCP will determine if it will be covered. Preauthorization must occur before receiving the treatment.
For more information on services covered, consult the CDCP Dental Benefits.
Costs
Coverage Amount
The CDCP will cover a portion of your treatment costs but may not cover the entire amount. You might need to pay additional charges directly to your oral health provider if:
- Your adjusted family net income is between $70,000 and $89,999.
- The cost of your oral health care services exceeds the reimbursement limits set by the CDCP.
- You and your oral health provider agree on services that are not covered by the CDCP.
For more details, visit Canada.ca CDCP information.
To apply online, visit Canada.ca CDCP application.
Questions about CDCP coverage before your appointment?
Call our team before your visit and we can help you prepare what to bring, what questions to ask, and what coverage details may need to be confirmed before treatment.
