2026-06-04 from cbc.ca
The CDCP was rolled out by the federal government in 2024 to help improve access to dental care for uninsured Canadians with a household income under $90,000 a year.
But questions around eligibility and a lack of clarity about why some patients are denied coverage remain major barriers.
Growing pains?
More than 6.5 million Canadians are eligible for care under the CDCP.
As of April 2026, more than 4.3 million people have already received care, totalling over $6 billion in claims, according to Health Canada.
It’s a lot of money, but the federal government has assured the Canadian Dental Association the long-term sustainability of the program is not at risk, said the association's president, Dr. Kirk Preston.
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