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Understanding the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a government initiative designed to make dental care accessible and affordable for individuals with an annual household income under $90,000 who do not have private dental insurance. This plan aims to cover the cost or a portion of the cost of essential oral health treatments.

How the CDCP Works

Fully launched for the Canadian general public in May of 2025, the CDCP is intended to provide financial assistance for dental treatments to prevent and treat oral diseases. This initiative ensures better oral health outcomes, which are crucial for overall health.

CDCP offers coverage for a wide range of dental services. The level of coverage by the CDCP will vary depending on income, with potential co-pay ranging from 0% to 60% for eligible citizens with household incomes between $70,000 and $89,999.

Eligibility Criteria:

• You don’t have private dental insurance
• Your annual household income is less than $90,000

Not sure if you are eligible? Check your eligibility directly on the Government of Canada’s CDCP page.

Important Considerations:

• Pre-authorization: Some services, like crowns and certain prosthodontic procedures, may require pre-authorization before treatment. 
• CDCP Fees: The CDCP has established fee schedules for covered services. All necessary, related fees must be paid in order to receive treatment with CDCP at Wortley Road Dental.
• Participation: Dentists must be enrolled in the CDCP and willing to bill directly through the plan to ensure coverage. (We are!!)
• Co-pays: Individuals with higher incomes may have co-pays for certain services.

 Co-payments based on adjusted family net income (according to Canada.ca)

Possible Additional Charges may apply if:

• The cost of your oral health care services is more than what CDCP will reimburse for these services. At Wortley Road Dental, we are open to having transparent conversations about the cost of treatments and procedures with respect to CDCP. Don’t hesitate to ask if you are concerned or confused about additional charges.
• You and your oral health provider agree to services that the CDCP doesn’t cover. For example, any of the cosmetic dental services offered at Wortley Road Dental would not be covered by CDCP.

Services Covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan

Below are all the services that are covered under CDCP:

• Preventive: Cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and examinations.
• Diagnostic: X-rays and various types of dental exams.
• Restorative: Fillings, root canals, and treatments for cavities.
• Endodontic: Root canal therapy and related procedures.
• Prosthodontic: Dentures (complete and partial), repairs, relines, and rebases.
• Oral Surgery: Extractions, cyst or tumor removal, and jaw treatments.
• Periodontics: Deep scaling, gum disease management, and related procedures.
• Orthodontics (braces and Invisalign): Limited to medically necessary cases with specific criteria. 

We provide most of these services along with other services that are ineligible for CDCP coverage.

Applying for CDCP

Applications for CDCP are accepted in phases, and you must renew your application annually. If you are ready to apply or missed the renewal deadline, begin a new application here.

Steps to apply:

1. Verify Eligibility: Confirm that your household income and insurance status meet the criteria
2. Prepare Documentation: Gather necessary documents like income proof and ID.
3. Submit Application: Apply online through the Government of Canada website or call the designated phone line.
4. **You must receive confirmation and your CDCP member ID, coverage start date, and co-payment level (if applicable) before seeking care for it to be covered.

Frequently Asked Questions