Get Dental Coverage With The New Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
Dental benefits that could significantly lower dental costs for uninsured, lower income BC residents
Information last updated on March 25, 2025
Am I Eligible?
- not have access to any type of dental insurance or coverage
- have an adjusted family net income of less than $90,000
- be a Canadian resident for tax purposes
- have filed your previous years’ income tax return
The CDCP is managed by Sun Life for the federal government/Health Canada. Dentists are not involved in deciding who is eligible or not or what services are or aren’t covered.
Patients who qualify for the CDCP will be sent a welcome package by Sun Life with a member card and the start date for when their oral health care services will be covered.
Please bring your Sun Life card to your appointment if this is your first time using your CDCP at our clinic.
What Dental Services are Covered?
- preventive services, including scaling (cleaning), polishing, sealants, and fluoride;
- diagnostic services, including examinations and x-rays;
- restorative services, including fillings;
- endodontic services, including root canal treatments;
- prosthodontic services, including complete and partial removable dentures;
- periodontal services, including deep scaling;
- oral surgery services, including extractions.
How Much is Covered by CDCP?
Adjusted family net income | How much will the CDCP cover | How much you will cover |
Lower than $70,000 | 100% of eligible oral health care service costs will be covered at the CDCP established fees. | 0% of the CDCP established fees. You may face additional charges as described below. |
Between $70,000 and $79,999 | 60% of eligible oral health care service costs will be covered at the CDCP established fees. | 40% of the CDCP established fees. You may face additional fees as described below. |
Between $80,000 and $89,999 | 40% of eligible oral health care service costs will be covered at the CDCP established fees. | 60% of the CDCP established fees. You may face additional fees as described below. |
How Can I Apply For Coverage?
Group | Applications open |
Seniors aged 70 and above | Started in December 2023 and ongoing |
Seniors aged 65 to 69 | Starting May 2024 |
Adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate (T2201) | Starting June 2024 |
Children under the age of 18 | Starting June 2024 |
All remaining eligible Canadian residents | May 1: 55 to 64 years old |
Current CDCP Member Renewal Process
From March 2025 onward, current CDCP members must take action to renew their coverage.
CDCP members must have filed their 2024 tax return and received their 2024 Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency before applying for renewal at canada.ca/dental, in My Service Canada Account (MSCA) or by telephone.
CDCP members must submit their renewal applications by June 1, 2025, to ensure uninterrupted coverage. Coverage for those who do not renew will end on June 30, 2025 and any oral health care services received during a gap in coverage will not be eligible for reimbursement.
Both those seeking to renew their eligibility and those eligible to sign up to the CDCP for the first time will receive letters and reminders from the Government of Canada to support them in this process.
For more information, visit Canada.ca/dental.
EastVan Dental is a CDCP oral health care provider
Our clinic is delighted to be enrolled in the CDCP to help as many BC residents access easy, affordable dental care.
Provider participation: Not all dentists are participating in the CDCP, but we are pleased to offer CDCP benefits in our office. Please ensure you review your eligible coverage or contact us to discuss it before your next appointment.
