Eligible Canadians of all ages can now apply for the CDCP.

CDHA closely follows the latest developments and will keep members informed. Return to this web page regularly.

Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)

The CDCP is a federally delivered public plan for eligible Canadian residents who do not have access to dental insurance and have an adjusted family net income of less than $90,000. Sun Life is the contracted service provider who administers the CDCP on behalf of the Government of Canada.

Oral health providers eligible to participate and bill for services include dental hygienists, dentists, denturists, and dental specialists.

CDCP Oral Health Provider Information

• Information for oral health professionals
• Dental Benefits Guide
• Dental Benefit Fee Grids
• How to participate and sign up
• Sun Life Oral Health Provider FAQ
• Preauthorization for additional units of scaling – checklist
• Promotional Toolkit - tools and resources that stakeholders can use to help their patients better understand and access the plan
• Stakeholder Toolkit - multilingual fact sheets, frequently asked questions, a poster, and social media posts.

CDCP Patient Guidance

• Canadian Dental Care Plan – Who can apply, how to apply, and what services are covered
• CDCP Renewal Information
• Sun Life Member FAQ

Last updated: October 2026