The Government of Canada has shared that over 90,000 seniors of the two million approved have received care through the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) since it’s launch on May 1, 2024.
There are nearly 10,000 oral health care providers that are currently participating in the program, including dentists, specialists, independent dental hygienists and denturists.
For now, seniors aged 65 and over can apply as long as they do not have dental insurance and have a household income of less than $90,000. In June, adults with a disability and children under 18 become eligible to sign up.
“I would like to thank Canadians for embracing the phased approach to roll out the largest public benefit in our history. In approximately one month, children and eligible persons with disabilities can also apply online for the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Tens of thousands of Canadians have already received necessary oral health care under this plan. With kids and persons with disabilities enrolling next month, we are making sure everyone gets the care they need,” says The Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ Services.
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