Dental and oral health
Oral health, how to apply for dental coverage and industry guidance.
The Canadian Dental Care Plan will help cover the cost of oral health care. Applications are opening in phases for eligible Canadian residents, beginning with seniors.
Learn more about the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
Services and information
Oral health
Maintaining good oral hygiene, preventing oral diseases and understanding fluoride.
Canadian Dental Care Plan
A plan to ease financial barriers to accessing oral health care for eligible Canadians.
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.
Overview: 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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