updated January 2025
What is the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)?
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a federally delivered public plan that will help ease financial barriers to accessing oral health care for up to nine million uninsured Canadian residents with an adjusted family net income of less than $90,000.
Applications now open for:
Seniors aged 65 and over
Children under the age of 18
Adults with a valid federal Disability Tax Credit certificate for 2023
What will be covered?
Denture coverage through the CDCP includes both partial and complete dentures. Here are some specifics:
Initial Denture Consultation: CDCP covers diagnostic assessments, including exams to evaluate your suitability for dentures.
Denture Fabrication and Fitting: Full or Partial dentures are covered, including Flexible Dentures, One-Tooth Flippers
Adjustments and Repairs: The CDCP also covers Denture Repairs to existing dentures as well as adjustments for fit and comfort.
Preventive Services: Routine check-ups related to denture maintenance may be covered, helping you keep your dentures in good shape.
To see a comprehensive list please visit the Government CDCP website at https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/dental/dental-care-plan/coverage.html
How much will be covered?
Income Requirement:
To qualify for the CDCP, your adjusted family net income must be below $90,000.
Less than $70,000: 100% coverage
$70,000 to $79,999: 60% coverage
$80,000 to $89,999: 40% coverage
Additional Considerations
While the CDCP covers the essentials of denture care, you may still encounter certain fees:
Providers will be reimbursed according to the CDCP established fees for each service covered under the plan. CDCP fees may differ from those in provincial and territorial suggested fee guides, that providers often use to charge for services. However, on average, the CDCP fees for the most frequently used procedure codes are set to cover at least 80% or higher of the fees suggested by provincial or territorial oral health provider associations. You may be asked for a Co-payment to cover the difference in these fees**
***A co-payment is the percentage of the CDCP fees that is not covered by the plan and that people covered under the CDCP will have to pay directly to the oral health provider.
You can contact our office to set up a complimentary consultation with one of our Denturists for any questions you may have.
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