Dental Health, Explained Plainly

Costs & Coverage

What Does the CDCP Cover? A Plain-Language Guide

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) has brought dental care within reach for millions of people who spent years putting it off. But once the enrollment letter arrives, the natural next question is the practical one: what does it actually pay for? At our Scarborough clinic we answer versions of this every week, and the honest short answer is that the CDCP covers a broad slate of everyday, health-focused dentistry — and deliberately leaves out treatments considered cosmetic or elective.

July 17, 2026 · 8 min read