Canadian dental care plan (cdcp)

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To qualify for the CDCP, you must:

1. Not have access to dental insurance
2. Have an adjusted family net income of less than $90,000
3. Be a Canadian resident for tax purposes
4. Have filed your tax return in the previous year

 Initially, the government implemented the Canada Dental Benefit, offering eligible parents of children under 12 a flat tax-free benefit of up to $650 annually. However, this program has been replaced by the Canadian Dental Care Plan, aiming to expand coverage to a wider demographic and provide more comprehensive benefits. 

Services covered may include the following:

• preventive services, including scaling (cleaning), sealants and fluoride
• diagnostic services, including examinations and x-rays
• restorative services, including fillings
• endodontic services, including root canal treatments
• prosthodontic services, including:
  • complete dentures, and
  • partial removable dentures
• periodontal services, including deep scaling
• oral surgery services, including extractions

Check this page for full details on services covered

The CDCP will provide reimbursement for a portion of the expenses, determined by the established CDCP fees and your adjusted family net income. Additional charges may apply directly to the oral health provider if:

• Your adjusted family net income falls between $70,000 and $89,999
• The cost of your oral health services exceeds the established CDCP fees, or
• You and your oral health provider opt for services not covered by the CDCP

 You might need to make a co-payment depending on your family's income. A co-payment is the part of the CDCP fees that the CDCP doesn't cover. You'll need to pay this directly to your oral health provider. Your co-payment amount is determined by your family's income.  Click here to find out more about co-payment and what they are based on adjusted family net income. 

After you have applied, you can check the status of your application using the 'Status Checker' tool. To use this tool, you will need: 

• Your Application Code or Client Number 
• Last Name
• First name
• Date of Birth

If you still have more questions about the Canadian Dental Care Plan, you may try one of these resources for further assistance:

• Canada Dental Care Plan official page
• Through phone: Telephone number 1-833-537-4342
• Canadian Dental Association CDCP resource page
• Ontario Dental Association CDCP FAQs
• SunLife CDCP Resource page
• Contact us (MySmile Hygiene Clinic) through this form or 647-202-9733
• Visit any Service Canada Centre or Scheduled Outreach Site to get help in person once you have applied (Find a Service Canada office near you)