Good news for your smile. The way some dental care is covered has changed recently. If your situation has changed, you may still have a way to keep seeing your dentist without paying full price out of pocket: the Canadian Dental Plan.
What is the Canadian Dental Plan?
The Canadian Dental Plan is a federal program that helps cover the cost of dental care for eligible residents of Canada who do not have private dental insurance. It can help pay for a wide range of treatments, from exams and cleanings to fillings and dentures.
Do you qualify?
You may be eligible if all of the following apply to you:
- you are a Canadian resident for tax purposes, and you and your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable, have filed the required Canadian tax returns;
- your adjusted family net income is under $90,000;
- you do not have access to private dental insurance.
You do not need to be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident to apply. Eligibility is based on your residency for tax purposes, not your immigration status.
Covered 100%? You pay nothing extra with us.
Oralvie follows the Canadian Dental Plan fee schedule for eligible care. If your active coverage pays 100% of the plan’s fees for approved care, you pay nothing for that care. Frequency limits and required preauthorizations apply. Depending on your coverage, eligible care may include:
- fillings
- x-rays
- dentures
- extractions
- crowns
- root canals
With partial coverage, a co-payment applies. We explain your coverage and any amount you may need to pay before treatment, with no charges above the plan’s fee schedule for eligible care.
An accessibility initiative. Policy in effect until December 31, 2026, subject to change afterward.
Haven't filed your taxes in Canada yet?
The required tax returns must be filed so your family income can be assessed. Then check all eligibility criteria and application steps on the official Canada.ca website.
How to apply
You can check your eligibility and apply directly with the Government of Canada. Here are your options:
- online, on the official Canada.ca page; or
- by phone with Service Canada at 1-833-537-4342 (interpretation is available in several languages).
Check your eligibility on Canada.ca
We're here to help
Not sure if you qualify, or where to start? You do not have to figure it out alone. Call us at 514-313-0122 and our team will walk through it with you, with no obligation. If you are ready, you can also book an appointment online.
A healthy smile should not depend on paperwork. We will help you find your way through it.
Information verified in September 2026. Coverage rules and amounts are set by the Government of Canada and may change. For official details and to apply, please refer to Canada.ca.
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