Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a program from the Government of Canada designed to make denture care more affordable for people who don’t have private dental insurance. If your household income is under $90,000, you may qualify for reduced cost or fully covered denture services through this plan.

Coverage under the CDCP is based on your adjusted family net income, which is assessed through your most recent tax return

What Services Are Covered?

The CDCP covers a broad range of denture-related services when recommended by a licensed denturist. Some services require preauthorization before treatment. 

Covered services include:

• Complete dentures (preauthorization required)
• Partial dentures (preauthorization required)
• Immediate and overdentures (preauthorization required)
• Repairs, relines, and rebases of existing dentures (frequency limitations)
• Tissue conditioning for comfort and healing (frequency limitations) 
• Dentures on Implants: Implant-supported or implant-retained dentures are not covered. 

Note:  Our office charges the British Columbia Denturist Standard Fee Guide and the fees may be more than government’s CDCP established fees. Any additional cost is your responsibility. Always confirm coverage and fees with our office before receiving care.

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify for the CDCP if you meet all four of the following conditions:

• No access to dental insurance through work, school, or private purchase
• You and your spouse/partner (if applicable) filed a Canadian tax return for the previous year
• Adjusted family net income is under $90,000
• You are a Canadian resident for tax purposes

Note: If you have dental coverage through a government social program, you may still qualify. The CDCP will coordinate coverage to avoid duplication.

How to Apply

Learn more and apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) through the Government of Canada’s official website:  Learn More or Apply Here 

Note: You must re-apply each year to keep your CDCP coverage active.

Once approved, you’ll receive:

• A letter with your CDCP Member ID, start date, and co-payment level
• A member card from Sun Life
• Instructions to book care 

*When you receive your approval and Sun Life card or letter, please call the office to set up an appointment for a consultation.  Most services will need a preauthorization which can take several weeks.