CDCP Dentures Coverage: What the Canadian Dental Care Plan Pays For
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) has helped thousands of Ontarians get new dentures. But many people are unsure what it actually covers. Here is a clear, plain-language guide from our Guelph clinic.
- The CDCP covers removable dentures: complete, partial, immediate, transitional and overdentures.
- It pays 100%, 60% or 40% of its fee guide depending on your adjusted family net income.
- Partial and immediate dentures need preauthorization; complete dentures do not.
- Implant-supported dentures are not covered.
What Is the Canadian Dental Care Plan?
The CDCP is a federal program for Canadian residents who do not have access to dental insurance and whose adjusted family net income is under $90,000. You must have filed your tax return. You apply through the Government of Canada, and once approved you can use your coverage with participating providers, like Parodi Denture in Guelph.
Which Dentures Does the CDCP Cover?
- Complete dentures (standard): no preauthorization.
- Transitional (provisional) dentures: no preauthorization.
- Partial dentures, acrylic or cast metal: preauthorization required.
- Immediate dentures and overdentures: preauthorization required.
- Repairs, relines, rebases and tissue conditioning: no preauthorization.
- Denture labelling: preauthorization required.
How Often Will the CDCP Replace Dentures?
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Complete dentures | 1 per arch every 8 years |
| Immediate dentures / overdentures | 1 per arch every 8 years |
| Acrylic partial dentures | 1 per arch every 5 years |
| Cast metal partial dentures | 1 per arch every 8 years |
| Transitional dentures | 1 per arch, lifetime |
| Repairs and additions | Every 12 months |
| Relines and rebases | Every 24 months |
How Much Will You Pay?
Your share (co-payment) depends on your adjusted family net income:
- Under $70,000: CDCP pays 100% of its fee guide; co-payment $0.
- $70,000 – $79,999: CDCP pays 60%; you pay 40%.
- $80,000 – $89,999: CDCP pays 40%; you pay 60%.
Providers may charge above the CDCP fee guide for some services. A good clinic tells you any difference in writing before starting.
What the CDCP Does Not Cover
- Implant-supported (snap-on) dentures
- Fixed bridges
- Cosmetic treatments such as teeth whitening
- Care from non-participating providers
Using Your CDCP for Dentures in Guelph
- Get approved for the CDCP.
- Book a free consultation and bring your member information.
- We prepare any preauthorization request for you.
- You pay only your co-payment, if any, which we confirm before starting.
Learn more on our page about CDCP dentures in Guelph.
Coverage rules are set by the Government of Canada and can change. We confirm your coverage before treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the CDCP cover partial dentures?
Yes. Acrylic partial dentures are covered once every 5 years per arch and cast metal partials once every 8 years per arch, with preauthorization.
Does the CDCP cover implant dentures?
No. Implant-supported dentures are not covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
Can I use the CDCP for a denture repair?
Yes. Repairs are covered every 12 months and relines every 24 months, without preauthorization.
About the author: Enrique Parodi is a Registered Denturist with the College of Denturists of Ontario, with over 20 years of experience in dental prosthetics. He makes complete, partial and implant-supported dentures at Parodi Denture in Guelph and speaks English and Spanish.
This article is general information and does not replace a personal examination. Book a free consultation for advice about your own situation.
