Every Child Deserves Smiles
The Canadian Dental Benefit Program helps make routine dental care easier for children under 12. It supports families in keeping up with essential dental visits so children can maintain healthy teeth and gums as they grow.
At Toothcrew Family Dental, we regularly help parents make use of this support during their child’s dental care journey.
- Helps cover children’s routine dental treatments
- Encourages regular check-ups and preventive care
- Can be used for cleanings, fillings, and X-rays
- Available for eligible families based on income criteria
- Designed for children without private dental coverage
By reducing delays in treatment, it helps ensure small dental issues are addressed early before they turn into bigger concerns. This means fewer emergencies and more focus on prevention.
Focused On Early Prevention
With this support, families are more likely to keep up with regular dental visits instead of postponing care. Routine check-ups help identify cavities, gum issues, and other concerns at an early stage when they are easier to manage.
At Toothcrew Family Dental, we guide parents through each step and ensure children feel comfortable and supported during their visits. Our focus is on making dental care simple, stress-free, and consistent.
Good oral habits start early. With regular care and timely visits, children can build a strong foundation for lifelong dental health and confident, healthy smiles.
Book your child’s appointment today and keep their smile on track.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, families need to meet ALL of the following conditions for each child they apply for:
- Have a child under 12 years of age, who does not have access to private dental care insurance
- Have an adjusted family net income under $90,000 per year.
- Have filed last year’s income tax return and benefit return.
- Receive the Canada Child Benefit for each eligible child.
- Receive the Canada Child Benefit for each eligible child.
- Have or will have dental care expenses for each eligible child that have not been fully reimbursed under another federal, provincial, or territorial government program.
- Provide information on the recent or planned oral health care that the benefit would be used to pay for, along with information about the oral health care provider
When Can you Apply
Parents and guardians were able to apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan support beginning December 1, 2022, for eligible dental care expenses received by their child dating back to October 1, 2022, provided the child was still under the age of 12 as of December 1, 2022.
For the second benefit period, applications became available starting July 1, 2023. The program was introduced to help families manage the cost of essential dental care for children and improve access to preventive and restorative treatments. Patients are encouraged to review the latest eligibility requirements and program updates to confirm current coverage details and application timelines.
How Can you Apply?
Parents and guardians could apply beginning December 1, 2022, for eligible dental care services received by their child retroactive to October 1, 2022, as long as the child remained under the age of 12 on December 1, 2022.
For the second benefit period, applications opened starting July 1, 2023. This support was introduced to help families cover the cost of dental care for eligible children and improve access to essential oral health services. Families are encouraged to review the most up-to-date eligibility and application information to better understand available coverage and benefits.
For more information regarding details of the Canada Dental Benefit Program,
please check online at Canada.ca/my-cra-account,
or call the CRA client contact center at 1-800-715-8836.
FAQ's
Have you got a question? We have an answer!
The Canadian Dental Benefit Program was introduced to help eligible Canadian families access affordable dental care for their children. The program helps reduce financial barriers by providing support for essential dental treatments and preventive care.
Eligibility is generally available to families who do not have private dental insurance coverage and meet the required income guidelines set by the Government of Canada. Applicants must also be Canadian residents for tax purposes and have filed their taxes for the previous year.
The program may help cover a variety of dental services, including dental exams, cleanings, fillings, x-rays, fluoride treatments, and other necessary preventive or restorative procedures. Coverage can vary depending on eligibility and program guidelines.
The original Canadian Dental Benefit was introduced for eligible children under 12 years old. The newer Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) has expanded eligibility to include additional age groups and qualifying individuals over time.