Canadian Dental Care Plan

What is CDCP?

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a federal government program intended to reduce financial barriers to dental care and provide essential dental care to eligible Canadian residents. This plan covers a wide range of dental procedures for Canadian residents who do not have dental insurance and have an adjusted household income of less than $90,000 a year.

CDCP Eligibility Requirements

Check criteria below to see if you qualify

The eligibility requirements for the CDCP are as follows:

• For tax purposes, you must be a Canadian citizen
• Your tax returns have been submitted for the previous tax year
• Your adjusted family income is less than $90,000
• At present, you don’t have dental insurance, through work or privately

For more information regarding application process and whether you qualify, please visit the official program page Or the Alberta Dental Association page for the program

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/dental/dental-care-plan/coverage.html
https://www.albertadentalassociation.ca/cdcp/

CDCP Cost Structure and Coverage Breakdown

Dental coverage may be partial or full; the level is determined based on your family’s household adjusted income. A detailed breakdown of this is provided below:

CDCP Fees: Additional Charges

It’s important to know that the entirety of your treatment may not be covered. There may be additional charges you need to consider

Cost of Services Exceeding CDCP Fees

Thefees CDCP will pay for services covered under the plan and rendered by the provider is based on the fee guide that CDCP has developed for this purpose. These fees may and often dodiffer from provincial fee guides.If your dental clinic charges more than the CDCP fees, you will be responsible for paying the difference.

Services Not Covered by CDCP

Some dental services, such as cosmetic procedures or treatments outside the plan’s scope, are not covered by the CDCP. You will need to pay for these services out of pocket.

Co-Payment

A co-payment is the portion of the dental care cost that you must pay out of pocket. Your co-payment percentage depends on your adjusted family net income and is calculated based on the CDCP established fees.

Note:Co-payment or fees not covered are paid directly to the dental office.

What Services are Covered?

Various dental treatments fall under the umbrella of CDCP coverage, such as:

Preauthorization Requirements

Certain dental services under the CDCP require preauthorization to ensure that the treatment will be covered under the plan. Preauthorization is a process where prior approval is required for treatment recommended by your dentist before the treatment is provided.

Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) started covering limited orthodontic treatments in 2025, but only for medically necessary, severe cases affecting function, not for cosmetic reasons. Preauthorization is required and there is specific clinical criteria for children (under 18). Even stricter rules apply for adults, with potential co-pays based on income.

Key Treatments Requiring Preauthorization:

• Prosthodontics: Partial dentures, complete dentures, and immediate dentures.
• Restorative: Crowns, bridges (if applicable), and potentially complex fillings.
• Periodontal: Additional units of scaling and root planing (deep cleaning).
• Oral Surgery: Specific surgical procedures beyond basic extractions.
• Endodontics: Root canals (if complex).
• Sedation: Deeper levels of sedation.

Applying for CDCP

You can apply to the program directly through the Government of Canada. Once approved, you will receive a membership card, a welcome package, and the date your coverage starts.You can begin the process here: Government of Canada Dental Care Plan(to check eligibility and documentation requirements and Apply Online

Booking Your Dental Appointment Using CDCP

You can book your dental appoint at Agape Dental Clinic Millwoods using your CDCP Plan only after your CDCP coverage is approved and you receive the welcome package and CDCP card Bring your government used ID and CDCP card to your appointment

Why Choose Agape Dental Clinic Millwoods?

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Taking measures to look after your dental health is important. Not only does it help you keep your smile beautiful and functional, but it positively impacts your general health, too. Healthy is happy, and our team understand this, which is why we are here to aid you with anything you need.

Get in touch with Agape Dental Clinic in Millwoods to find out more about the Canadian Dental Care Plan.