The below information provides an overview of the CDCP program. Please visit the government CDCP website for more information, or contact us if you’d like to book an appointment.
CDCP Information for Patients
Understanding the Canadian Dental Care Plan
What is CDCP? The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a federally delivered public dental care initiative launched in December 2023. It aims to provide comprehensive dental care services to eligible Canadian residents, ensuring access to essential oral health care. This plan covers a wide range of services, from preventive care to more complex procedures, to maintain and improve the oral health of Canadians. Here, you will find detailed information about the CDCP and itas benefits.
What is CDCP and What Does it Offer?
The Comprehensive Dental Coverage (CDCP) offers a robust range of dental services designed to keep your teeth and gums healthy. These services include:
Preventive Services: Regular check-ups, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants to prevent oral health issues.
Diagnostic Services: Comprehensive examinations and X-rays to diagnose potential dental problems.
Restorative Services: Fillings, crowns, and other treatments to restore damaged teeth.
Endodontic Services: Root canal treatments to address issues within the tooth.
Prosthodontic Services: Dentures and partial dentures to replace missing teeth.
Periodontal Services: Deep scaling and other treatments for gum health.
Oral Surgery Services: Extractions and other surgical procedures as needed.
Who Qualifies for the CDCP?
Eligibility requirements
To qualify for the CDCP, you must meet all 4 of these requirements:
You don’t have access to dental insurance
What does this mean?
You and your spouse/common-law-partner (if applicable) must have filed your tax returns in Canada so that your family income can be assessed for the previous year
What if my spouse/common law partner is not in Canada?
Your adjusted family net income is less than $90,000
Applying For The CDCP
Applying for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a straightforward process designed to ensure that eligible Canadian residents can access essential dental care services. This section provides a detailed guide on how to apply, the necessary documentation, and tips to make your Canadian Dental Care Plan application process as smooth as possible.
Applying for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/dental/dental-care-plan/apply.html
What you need to apply
You’ll need to provide the following information for each applicant, and your spouse or common-law partner (if you have one):
Social Insurance Number (SIN) (if available for children)
date of birth
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 have received your notice of assessment
The above information provides an overview of the CDCP program. Please visit the government CDCP website for more information.