Canadian Dental Care Plan
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Planned outage
Due to system maintenance, the Canadian Dental Care Plan online services (for applications and status checker) will not be available from April 14, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. to April 15, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (ET).
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is helping make the cost of dental care more affordable for eligible Canadian residents.
CDCP information
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Existing CDCP members
Renew your coverage between April 15 and June 1, 2026. If you don't renew, your CDCP coverage will end on June 30, 2026. -
New applicants
You can apply until April 14, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. (ET). Applications will close during the renewal period and reopen on June 2, 2026.
Apply for the CDCP
Open
Applications for this benefit year will close on April 14, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. (ET). Applications for the next benefit year will reopen on June 2, 2026.
Find out:
- who can apply
- what you need to apply
- what to know after you apply
Renew your coverage
Closed
Renewals for the 2026-2027 benefit year will open on April 15, 2026, and close on June 1, 2026. If you have not renewed before the deadline, you will need to re-apply.
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
Watch out for scams by mail, phone (including text messages), emails or browser pop-ups asking for personal information or requesting your banking or credit card information. The CDCP will never ask you to pay to apply or renew your coverage. Pay attention to website advertisements and pop-ups that could lead you to a non-Government of Canada website.
If you are concerned about the legitimacy of any CDCP communication, please contact us.