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Access to the program has been expanding during the month of May, starting with Canadians aged 55 to 64 (as of May 1), then ages 18 to 34 (as of May 15), and finally ages 35 to 54 (as of May 29). Previously, the CDCP accepted applications from the following groups for the coverage period ending on June 30, 2025:
- Adults aged 65 or older
- Adults with a valid disability tax credit certificate for 2023
- Children under age 18
You can apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan online. For the current coverage period, you will need to have filed your 2023 income tax return and received your notice of assessment (NOA).
What is the Canadian Dental Care Plan?
Announced by the Liberal government as part of its 2023 budget, the CDCP aims to improve access to dental care for Canadians with an adjusted net family income below $90,000 and no private insurance.
Application dates for the CDCP have been rolling out gradually since the end of 2023, starting with the Canada Dental Benefit (CDB) for kids under age 12. As of late May 2025, more than four million Canadians were approved to participate in the CDCP, and two million had received care, according to government data. About 25,000 oral health providers are participating in the program. Eligible providers include dentists, dental hygienists, dental specialists, denturists, and dental schools and educational institutions for oral health professions.
Who can apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan?
To be eligible for the CDCP, Canadians must meet these four requirements:
- No access to dental insurance
- You and your spouse/common-law-partner (if applicable) must have filed your tax returns in Canada for the previous year
- Your adjusted family net income is less than $90,000
- You’re a Canadian resident for tax purposes
If you already have dental coverage through a provincial, territorial or federal government social program, you can still qualify for the CDCP. Your benefits will be co-ordinated between programs.
What is the Canadian Dental Care Plan Status Checker?
The CDCP Status Checker is an online tool you can use to check the progress of your Canadian Dental Care Plan application, for yourself or your child. Access the Canadian Dental Care Plan Status Checker.
What does the Canadian Dental Care Plan cover?
The CDCP pays a portion of the cost for a wide range of oral health care services, including: