Canadian Dental Care Plan

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The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is helping make the cost of dental care more affordable for eligible Canadian residents.

CDCP information

Apply for the CDCP

Closed

  • Applications for this benefit year are closed. Applications for the next benefit year will open on June 2, 2026.

Find out:

  • who can apply
  • what you need to apply
  • what to know after you apply

Renew your coverage

Open

  • Renewals for the 2026-2027 benefit year are open and will close on June 1, 2026. If you do not renew by the deadline, your coverage will end on June 30, 2026. You will need to re-apply to the CDCP.

Find out:

  • who can renew
  • what you need to renew
  • what to know after you renew

Check your CDCP status

Check the status of your and your dependant’s CDCP application and renewal.

What services are covered

Which oral health care services are covered under the plan, and what portion of the cost the plan covers.

Member eligibility review

How the information you provided in your application/renewal may be reviewed and verified during a benefit year.

For oral health providers and stakeholders

Information for oral health providers

Information on how to participate in the plan, CDCP fees and coordination of benefits.

Preauthorization resources

Information about the preauthorization process and the supporting documents required for submissions or claims.

CDCP promotional toolkit

Tools and resources to help your patients, clients, and members better understand and access the plan.

Contact us

If you have questions about the CDCP, please contact us.

Beware of scams

The CDCP will never ask you to pay to apply or renew your coverage. Be careful of scams sent by mail, phone calls, text messages, or emails that ask for your personal, banking or credit card information. Watch out for ads and pop-ups that take you to websites that are not Government of Canada ones.

If you are concerned about the legitimacy of any CDCP communication, please contact us.

Learn more about how to protect yourself against scams and to recognize Government of Canada websites.

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