Dental and oral health
Oral health, how to apply for dental benefits and industry guidance.
The second Canada Dental Benefit application period opened on July 1, 2023.
The second benefit period of the Canada Dental Benefit will provide eligible families with up-front, direct payments of up to $650 per eligible child under 12 to help pay for out-of-pocket expenses incurred for dental care services received between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024.
Services and information
Oral health
Maintaining good oral hygiene, preventing oral diseases and understanding fluoride.
Canada Dental Benefit
Interim benefit for eligible families with children under 12 who do not have access to a private dental insurance plan.
Pensioners' Dental Services Plan
Voluntary dental services plan for retired members of the federal public service and their eligible dependants.
Canada Dental Benefit promotional toolkit
Printable and digital awareness resources to share with patients, clients and members about the Canada Dental Benefit.
Dental care services for Canadian Armed Forces
Dental services covered including exams, cleanings and extractions for CAF members.
Dental benefits for Non-insured First Nations and Inuit
Dental benefits under the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program.
Safety and industry guidance
Evidence to support safe return to clinical practice by oral health professionals in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic
Technical oral health guidance on COVID-19, infection prevention and control.
Radiation Protection in Dentistry Safety Procedures for the Installation, Use and Control of Dental X-ray Equipment Safety Code 30 (2022)
Guidance for owners of dental facilities, dentists, hygienists and others, 2022 edition.
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