Canadian Dental Care Plan leaves dentists and patients facing uncovered costs

National dental program likely more costly than advertised

From the Fraser Institute By Matthew Lau At the beginning of June, the Canadian Dental Care Plan expanded to include all eligible adults. To be eligible, you must: not have access to dental insurance, have filed your 2024 tax return in Canada, have an adjusted family net income under $90,000, and be a Canadian resident for tax purposes. As a result, millions more Canadians will be able to access certain dental services at reduced—or no—out-of-po…

Canadian Dental Care Plan leaves dentists and patients facing uncovered costs

People trying to access the program and dentistry professionals say a federal program to cover dental care costs is leaving patients on the hook for part of the fees and that claims are being outright denied without explanation.