Canadian Dental Care Plan
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a federal program to help Canadians without dental insurance plans access affordable dental care.
Eligible individuals:
- are Canadian residents for tax purposes
- have filed their taxes for the last year
- have a combined family annual income of less than $90,000
- have no other access to dental health insurance, such as
- through work (e.g. employment benefits, health spending account)
- through school or a professional body
- through a partner or parent/guardian
- through private insurance purchased by you or a family member
The CDCP covers a portion of common dental procedures such as:
- cleanings
- dental fillings
- dental exams
- X-rays
- root canals
- and more
Visit the CDCP website to learn more, including if you qualify and how to apply. To see a list of dental offices in the area that accept the CDCP, please click here. You can also contact your dentist directly to see if they accept the CDCP.
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) provides dental services to individuals who receive 100% funding through the CDCP, and do not otherwise have a regular dentist. To book an appointment at the EOHU, please call 613-933-1375 or 1-800-267-7120. Please bring your CDCP acceptance letter and benefits card with you to every appointment.
