Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) in Orangeville
If you are looking for a CDCP dentist in Orangeville, U Smile Dentistry welcomes patients covered under the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Before your visit, confirm that your coverage is active and ask whether the proposed dental service meets current program criteria. The CDCP can include eligible dental cleanings, dental fillings and root canal therapy, but coverage is assessed for each service and clinical situation — not every procedure is approved, and some require preauthorization.
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Who Is Eligible for the Canadian Dental Care Plan?
To qualify for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), you must meet all four eligibility requirements:
- You do not have access to private dental insurance or coverage.
- You and your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable, have filed the required Canadian tax returns.
- Your adjusted family net income is less than $90,000.
- You are a Canadian resident for tax purposes.
Applications for the 2026–2027 benefit year are currently open. Eligibility is determined by the Government of Canada, so patients should confirm their current status through the official CDCP application process.
What Services Are Covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)?
| Service Category 1: Diagnostic and Preventive | |
| Specific Services | Preauthorization Required |
| Dental exams (complete, routine, specific, emergency) | No |
| X-rays | No |
| Cleaning (scaling) | No |
| Fluoride applications | No |
| Sealants | No |
| Service Category 2: Basic Services | ||
| Specific Services | Preauthorization Required | |
| Restorative | Permanent fillings | No |
| Temporary fillings | No | |
| Pain control for diseased teeth | No | |
| Other treatments for cavities | No | |
| Endodontic | Root canal treatments | No |
| Pulpectomies (first step of a root canal treatment) | No | |
| Procedures to reduce infection and relieve pain | No | |
| Re-treatment of previously completed root canal treatment | Yes | |
| Periodontal | Cleaning under the gumline | No |
| Treating abscesses | No | |
| Bonding for mobile teeth | Yes | |
| Post-surgical evaluations | Yes | |
| Non-surgical gum disease management | No | |
| Service Category 3: Major Services | ||
| Specific Services | Preauthorization Required | |
| Restorative | Posts and post removal | No |
| Repairs to crowns and re-bonding of crowns and posts | No | |
| Crowns | Yes | |
| Cores (to support crowns) | Yes | |
| Posts for crowns | Yes | |
| Removable Prosthodontic | Complete dentures (standard and temporary) | No |
| Denture repairs, relines and rebases | No | |
| Placing a lining in dentures to condition oral tissues | No | |
| Complete immediate and overdentures | Yes | |
| Partial dentures | Yes | |
| Oral Surgey | Removal of teeth and roots | No |
| Surgical removal of tumors and cysts | No | |
| Surgical incisions (including draining) | No | |
| Treatments for broken jaw bones | No | |
| Service Category 4: Anesthesia or Sedation | |
| Specific Services | Specific Services |
| Minimal sedation (conscious) | No |
| Moderate sedation | Yes |
| Deep sedation | Yes |
| General anesthesia | Yes |
| Service Category 5: Orthodontic Services | |
| Specific Services | Preauthorization Required |
| Orthodontic services are not currently available under the CDCP. A limited range of orthodontic services is expected to become available in the future at a date to be determined. Preauthorization will be required. | Yes |
How to Apply for the CDCP?
Applications are open for the 2026–2027 Canadian Dental Care Plan benefit year. You can apply through My Service Canada Account (MSCA) or use the other application options provided by Service Canada.
1. Confirm Your Eligibility
Review the current CDCP eligibility requirements before applying. Eligibility is determined by the Government of Canada.
2. Prepare the Information You Need
Have the personal and tax information requested by Service Canada available for yourself and, where applicable, your spouse or common-law partner.
3. Apply Through Service Canada
You can apply online through My Service Canada Account. Once signed in, select the Canadian Dental Care Plan section and follow the application instructions.
4. Wait for Your Coverage Information
After your application is reviewed, check your CDCP status and coverage start date before receiving dental services. Do not assume that submitting an application means your coverage has started. You can also read the Ontario Dental Association’s overview of the CDCP for patients.
Using Your CDCP Coverage with a CDCP Dentist in Orangeville
Contact U Smile Dentistry before your appointment and provide your current CDCP coverage information. The team can check your active status and review the proposed care.
Ask whether frequency limits, clinical criteria or preauthorization apply. Do not assume that a plan card means every treatment is covered. Use the official CDCP Dental Benefits Guide to review program details. Parents can also read how CDCP coverage applies to children’s visits on our pediatric dentistry page.
What the Canadian Dental Care Plan Covers
CDCP includes eligible diagnostic, preventive, restorative, endodontic, periodontal, prosthodontic and oral surgery services. Coverage depends on program criteria, limits and any required preauthorization.
Review the official covered-services information. Ask the clinic to check the proposed treatment before you proceed.
Annual CDCP Renewal
Check Your CDCP Coverage Before Your Appointment
CDCP coverage must be renewed each year. The renewal period for 2026-2027 closed on June 1, 2026. If you missed that deadline, you can submit a new application, but treatment received during a gap in coverage is not covered or reimbursed retroactively.
Renewals for 2027-2028 will open in spring 2027. Check that your coverage is active before each appointment. See the official CDCP renewal information and current covered services. Information checked October 8, 2026.
Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) FAQs
What Services Are Covered by the CDCP?
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) helps cover a range of oral health services for eligible patients, including preventive and diagnostic care, fillings, root canal treatment, gum treatment, oral surgery and certain major restorative services. Some services require preauthorization, and orthodontic services are not currently available under the CDCP. Coverage depends on current program rules and your individual treatment needs.
Does CDCP cover every dental treatment?
No. Covered services have program rules, limits and clinical criteria. Some require preauthorization, and a request may not be approved. Check the official coverage information and confirm the proposed service with the clinic.
Can I Qualify for the CDCP If I Have Coverage Through Another Government Program?
You may still qualify for the CDCP if you have dental coverage through a federal, provincial or territorial government social program. In some situations, coverage may be coordinated between the programs. However, having access to private dental insurance or coverage generally makes a person ineligible for the CDCP.
Who Is Eligible for the CDCP?
To qualify for the Canadian Dental Care Plan, you must meet all current eligibility requirements. These include having no access to private dental insurance or coverage, filing the required Canadian tax return, having an adjusted family net income below $90,000, and being a Canadian resident for tax purposes. Eligibility is determined by the Government of Canada and must be confirmed under the program’s current rules.
Can I Use My CDCP Coverage at U Smile Dentistry in Orangeville?
Contact the clinic before your visit with your active CDCP information. Ask the team to check the proposed services, coverage limits and any preauthorization requirements. Application or enrolment alone does not guarantee approval of a treatment.
Does the CDCP cover dental implants?
No. Dental implants are not covered under the Canadian Dental Care Plan. If you are considering implants, that treatment is planned outside the CDCP; your dentist can explain the options after an assessment. Other services that replace missing teeth, such as eligible dentures, may be covered for CDCP patients when program criteria are met and any required preauthorization is approved.
How much of my treatment will the CDCP pay?
The CDCP pays according to its own established fee guide, which can differ from a clinic’s usual fees, and depending on your household income you may have a co-payment for part of the cost. That is why coverage is confirmed for the specific service before treatment: contact U Smile Dentistry with your active CDCP information and ask the team to check the proposed service, any frequency limits and any preauthorization requirement first.
Confirming Your Dental Coverage
Bring your current coverage information and ask which requirements apply to the planned service. CDCP eligibility is determined by the Government of Canada; clinical suitability is assessed by your treating dental professional.
Some services require preauthorization. A request is not a guarantee of approval. Contact U Smile Dentistry before your appointment if your coverage has changed.