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Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)

Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)

Reviewed
November 12, 2026

The short answer

A Government of Canada plan, managed by Sun Life, that may help cover dental care, including dentures.

What it is

The Canadian Dental Care Plan, or CDCP, is a Government of Canada plan that may help cover dental care, including dentures. Sun Life manages it for the government. How much of the cost it covers can depend on your income. There's no age limit, but you do have to meet the plan's other rules.

Saberton Denture & Implant is a registered CDCP provider, and we bill Sun Life directly on your behalf. The CDCP only applies when your provider bills Sun Life directly, and it doesn't pay patients back. Eligibility and coverage rules can change, so the Government of Canada's CDCP page is the place to check today's details.

The plan can help with the cost of dentures. It doesn't cover dental implants, dentures that attach to implants, or other implant-related procedures.

If you'd like help understanding the steps, we can walk you through them at your in-person consultation with a denturist in the clinic. Whether a request is approved is up to the plan.

Also called

CDCP

Not to be confused with

Private dental insurance: a plan from an employer or an insurer. The CDCP is for eligible Canadian residents who don't have private dental insurance.

What it means for you

Common questions

What is the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)?

The CDCP is a federal program that helps cover dental services, including dentures, for eligible low- and moderate-income Canadians with no private dental insurance. Coverage amounts vary based on your income bracket and the type of denture needed. In some cases, you may still have to cover a portion of the cost (called a co-pay).

Not sure where to start?

We're here to help. Meet a Saberton denturist in person to talk through your questions and options. It's free, and there's no pressure to move ahead.

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Information is educational and not medical advice. Treatment suitability and costs vary by patient. A denturist or surgeon will confirm your options during a consultation.