Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)

Federal dental coverage that pays all or part of the cost of exams, cleanings, fillings, root canals, crowns, dentures and oral surgery (braces are not covered).

Program in Canada-wide. Government benefits Money, grants & charity Health & care Seniors Parents & families

When: Applications for the 2026-2027 benefit period are open. The renewal period closed on 2026-06-01: members who did not renew can submit a new application, but care received during the gap in coverage is not covered or paid back. Members must renew every year; renewals for 2027-2028 open in spring 2027.

How to reach them

1. Go to their application form.
2. Say who you are and what you are offering or asking.
3. Come back here and tell us if they answered.

Other ways, if that one is quiet

• PhoneGo to the phone line
  It workedNo answer

• PhoneCall 1-833-537-4342
  It workedNo answer

Where else they are

Their website is canada.ca/.../dental-care-plan.html.

Good to know

• For whomCanadian tax residents with no access to private dental insurance or a health spending account that covers dental, whose adjusted family net income is under $90,000 and who (with any spouse or partner) filed a tax return; the plan pays 100% of its set fees under $70,000 income, 60% at $70,000 to $79,999 and 40% at $80,000 to $89,999.
• CostFree to apply; a co-payment applies if adjusted family net income is $70,000 or more
• LanguagesEnglish, French
• Their stepsHave ready your Social Insurance Number, date of birth, full name, home and mailing address, and any dental coverage you get through a government program. Apply online on the CDCP How to apply page or in My Service Canada Account, call Service Canada at 1-833-537-4342, or go to a Service Canada office. Missed the June 1, 2026 renewal? Submit a new application for 2026-2027 now; care during the gap is not covered. Once you are a member, renew every year when renewals open (next in spring 2027).

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