This is a blog site providing general information on the Canadian government dental program. For official information, please visit Canada.ca/dental
Reviewed September 23, 2026.
How to Apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
Who Can Apply
Applications for the 2026-2027 CDCP benefit period are open. Eligible Canadians of all ages can apply.
To qualify for the CDCP, you must meet all four of these requirements:
- You do not have access to private dental insurance or coverage, including through work, a pension, a family member, a professional or student organization, or a purchased plan.
- You and your spouse or common-law partner (if applicable) filed Canadian tax returns for the previous year.
- Your adjusted family net income is less than $90,000.
- You and your spouse or common-law partner (if applicable) are Canadian residents for tax purposes.
If you have dental coverage through a federal, provincial or territorial government social program, you could still qualify; the programs may coordinate benefits.
How to Apply
Submit a single application for all eligible household members to avoid delays.
Required Documents
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) (if available for children)
- Date of birth
- Full name
- Home and mailing address
- List of any government social program dental coverage
- The previous year’s tax return and notice of assessment for you and your spouse or common-law partner (if applicable)
Apply Online
Apply online through My Service Canada Account or Canada.ca. There is no fee to apply.
Apply on the official Canada.ca website
If You Can’t Apply Online
If you cannot apply online, call Service Canada at 1-833-537-4342; TTY: 1-833-677-6262. There is no fee to apply.
Renewing Your CDCP Coverage
CDCP coverage must be renewed annually to confirm continued eligibility.
Renew through your My Service Canada Account.
Applying With Assistance
You can ask a trusted person or a legal delegate to help with your application.
Helping as a Trusted Person
- Friends
- Relatives
- Caregivers
- Translators or interpreters
You must provide clear verbal consent for them to assist you.
Applying Through a Legal Delegate
A legal delegate can apply on your behalf if they have legal authority documented in:
- Power of attorney
- Mandate
- Trusteeship
Submit original or certified copies of these documents by mail or in person at a Service Canada office.
How to Check Your Application Status
Use the online CDCP Status Checker or call 1-833-537-4342.
TTY users can call 1-833-677-6262 (Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM ET).
Where to Submit Delegate Documents
| Region | Mailing Address |
|---|---|
| Atlantic Canada | Service Canada, PO Box 250 Station A, Fredericton, NB E3B 4Z6 |
| Quebec | Service Canada, PO Box 60, Boucherville, QC J4B 5E6 |
| Ontario | Service Canada, PO Box 5100 Station D, Scarborough, ON M1R 5C8 |
| Western Canada & Territories | Service Canada, PO Box 2710 Station Main, Edmonton, AB T5J 2G4 |
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