Canadian Dental Care Plan

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

Open

  • Applications for the 2026-2027 benefit year are open.

If you had coverage for the 2025-2026 benefit year and did not renew by June 1, 2026, click on the link below to re-apply, however you will have a gap in coverage.

Learn:

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

Information on renewals

The renewal period is closed. Learn more about the renewal process.

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 are not from official Government of Canada websites.

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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