Who qualifies

To qualify for the CDCP, the following criteria must be met:

• no access to dental insurance;
• an adjusted family net income of less than $90,000;
• be a Canadian resident for tax purposes; and
• have filed their tax return in the previous year.

Canadian residents who have access to dental benefits through a social program offered by their province or territory and/or by the federal government will be eligible for the CDCP if they meet all the eligibility criteria.

What is covered

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

When applications open

Applications will first open for seniors aged 87 and above in December 2023, expanding in phases to those aged 77 to 86 in January 2024, followed by those aged 72 to 76 in February 2024, then those aged 70 to 71 years in March 2024. In May 2024, an online application portal will open for seniors 65 and older. Persons with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate and children under the age of 18 will be able to apply online as of June 2024. All remaining eligible Canadian residents will be able to apply online in 2025.