Find a dentist that accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan

The CDCP helps eligible Canadian residents pay for dental care. Here is how it works, what you may pay, and how to find an office near you that takes it.

Find CDCP dentistsOfficial CDCP information

Who qualifies

  • You have no access to private dental insurance or coverage, including through work, a pension, a family member or a health spending account.
  • You (and your spouse or common-law partner) filed a tax return in Canada for the previous year.
  • Your adjusted family net income is less than $90,000.
  • You are a Canadian resident for tax purposes.
Check eligibility on Canada.ca

What you pay

Your co-payment is a percentage of the CDCP's established fees, based on your adjusted family net income.

Adjusted family net incomeYour co-payment
Under $70,0000%
$70,000 to $79,99940%
$80,000 to $89,99960%

An office's fees may be higher than the CDCP fees, so you may also pay the difference, plus anything the plan does not cover. Ask the office for an estimate before treatment.

What's covered

Exams, X-rays, cleanings, fillings, root canals, gum treatment, dentures, extractions and some sedation can be covered when recommended by your provider. Some services, such as crowns and partial dentures, need pre-approval. Orthodontic services are currently not available.

Full coverage details on Canada.ca

Before your visit

  1. Call the office and confirm it accepts CDCP patients.
  2. Bring your CDCP member card or member number.
  3. Ask what your co-payment and any extra charges will be.
  4. You should not pay the full cost upfront; the plan pays the office directly for covered services.

What the CDCP labels on Dentli mean

Accepts CDCP: the dental office told Dentli it accepts CDCP patients.

Website mentions CDCP: the office's own website mentions the Canadian Dental Care Plan, but the office hasn't confirmed it with Dentli. Call to confirm.

CDCP dentists by city

Frequently asked questions

Do all dentists accept CDCP?
No. Participation is up to each office, so confirm with the office before booking. Dentli shows which offices have confirmed CDCP and which mention it on their website.
Will I pay anything with CDCP?
It depends on your adjusted family net income: no co-payment under $70,000, 40% from $70,000 to $79,999, and 60% from $80,000 to $89,999. You may also pay the difference if the office charges more than the CDCP fees.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Bring your CDCP member card or member number and photo ID, and ask the office for a cost estimate before treatment.
Does CDCP cover braces?
Orthodontic services are currently not available under the CDCP.

Dentli is not affiliated with the Government of Canada or the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Plan details were checked on Canada.ca on October 30, 2026 and can change; confirm with Canada.ca and the dental office.