Canadian Dental Care Plan | Grant For Dentistry

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a program from the Government of Canada designed to make dental care more affordable for people who don’t have private dental insurance. If your household income is under $90,000, you may qualify for reduced cost or fully covered dental services through this plan.

Household Income and Coverage Levels

Coverage under the CDCP is based on your adjusted family net income, which is assessed through your most recent tax return:

Adjusted Family Net Income CDCP Covers You Cover (Co-payment)
Under $70,000 100% of eligible services at CDCP rates 0% (you may still face additional fees)
$70,000 – $79,999 60% of eligible services at CDCP rates 40% of CDCP rates
$80,000 – $89,999 40% of eligible services at CDCP rates 60% of CDCP rates

Note: Our office may charge more than CDCP's established fees. Any additional cost is your responsibility. Always confirm coverage and fees with our office before receiving care.

What Services Are Covered?

The CDCP covers a broad range of services when recommended by a dentist or other oral health provider. Some services require preauthorization before treatment. Covered Services Include:


  • Preventive Care: Exams, cleanings (scaling), fluoride applications, sealants
  • Diagnostic Services: Routine, emergency, and specific dental exams; x-rays
  • Restorative Services: Fillings (temporary and permanent), pain control, crowns (with preauthorization)
  • Endodontics: Root canals, pulpectomies, infection treatment (re-treatment requires preauthorization)
  • Periodontics: Gum disease care including deep cleanings, abscess treatment, non-surgical management
  • Prosthodontics (Removable): Complete and partial dentures, repairs, relines, rebases (some require preauthorization)
  • Oral Surgery: Tooth and root extractions, cyst or tumor removal, jaw treatments
  • Anesthesia & Sedation: Conscious sedation, general anesthesia (requires preauthorization)
  • Orthodontics: Will be limited to medically necessary cases with strict criteria and spending caps.


Note: Always confirm with our office to see if a service requires preauthorization or may result in out-of-pocket expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify for the CDCP if you meet all four of the following conditions:


  1. No access to dental insurance through work, school, or private purchase
  2. You and your spouse/partner (if applicable) filed a Canadian tax return for the previous year
  3. Adjusted family net income is under $90,000
  4. You are a Canadian resident for tax purposes


If you have dental coverage through a government social program, you may still qualify. The CDCP will coordinate coverage to avoid duplication.

Once You Apply

Once approved, you’ll receive:


  • A letter with your CDCP Member ID, start date, and co-payment level
  • A member card from Sun Life
  • Instructions to book care (appointments must be on or after your benefit start date)

How to Apply

Learn more and apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) through the Government of Canada’s official website. Learn more or apply here.