Canadian Dental Care Plan statistics
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is one of the country’s largest social programs and it is making the cost of dental care more affordable for millions of Canadian residents.
Statistics for the CDCP are valid as of: September 30, 2026 and will be updated on a monthly basis.
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Summary data for benefit period 2026 to 2027
Health Canada updated the data tables for this benefit period to improve clarity and reporting. The tables now show the number of unique members enrolled in the plan, providing a more accurate measure of participation.
Enrolled members
| Provinces and territories | Number of enrolled members |
|---|---|
| Alberta | 349,164 |
| British Columbia | 645,410 |
| Manitoba | 135,699 |
| New Brunswick | 95,961 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 77,345 |
| Northwest Territories/Nunavut/Yukon1 | 1,947 |
| Nova Scotia | 125,805 |
| Ontario | 2,080,253 |
| Prince Edward Island | 16,854 |
| Quebec | 1,407,565 |
| Saskatchewan | 79,186 |
| Total number for benefit period 2026 to 2027 | 5,015,189 |
| Total number since the launch of the CDCP2 | 7,653,151 |
- 1 For confidentiality purposes due to lower numbers Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon data have been combined.
- 2 The total number since the launch of the CDCP reflects the total number of unique members who have been enrolled in the CDCP during at least one benefit period.
| Age group | Number of enrolled members |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 593,725 |
| 18 to 64 | 1,941,688 |
| 65 and older | 2,479,776 |
| Total number for benefit period 2026 to 2027 | 5,015,189 |
| Total number since the launch of the CDCP1 | 7,653,151 |
- 1 The total number since the launch of the CDCP reflects the total number of unique members who have been enrolled in the CDCP during at least one benefit period.
Total number of enrolled members for benefit period 2025 to 2026
| Provinces and territories | Number of enrolled members |
|---|---|
| Alberta | 449,471 |
| British Columbia | 822,484 |
| Manitoba | 170,058 |
| New Brunswick | 116,926 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 102,900 |
| Northwest Territories/Nunavut/Yukon1 | 3,005 |
| Nova Scotia | 160,104 |
| Ontario | 2,604,265 |
| Prince Edward Island | 21,442 |
| Quebec | 1,765,501 |
| Saskatchewan | 105,445 |
| Total number for benefit period 2025 to 2026 | 6,321,601 |
- 1 For confidentiality purposes due to lower numbers Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon data have been combined.
| Age group | Number of enrolled members |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 804,214 |
| 18 to 64 | 2,676,439 |
| 65 and over | 2,840,948 |
| Total number for benefit period 2025 to 2026 | 6,321,601 |
Enrolled members who received care
| Province and territories | Number of enrolled members with an approved claim |
|---|---|
| Alberta | 90,971 |
| British Columbia | 183,996 |
| Manitoba | 32,508 |
| New Brunswick | 21,814 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 18,190 |
| Northwest Territories/Nunavut/Yukon1 | 441 |
| Nova Scotia | 31,740 |
| Ontario | 634,469 |
| Prince Edward Island | 4,506 |
| Quebec | 326,697 |
| Saskatchewan | 16,951 |
| Total number for benefit period 2026 to 2027 | 1,362,283 |
| Total number since the launch of the CDCP2 | 4,953,375 |
- 1 For confidentiality purposes due to lower numbers Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon data have been combined.
- 2 The total number since the launch of the CDCP reflects the total number of enrolled members who have used CDCP coverage during at least one benefit period.
| Age group | Number of enrolled members with an approved claim |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 138,398 |
| 18 to 64 | 548,067 |
| 65 and over | 675,818 |
| Total number for benefit period 2026 to 2027 | 1,362,283 |
| Total number since the launch of the CDCP1 | 4,953,375 |
- 1 The total number since the launch of the CDCP reflects the number of enrolled members who have used CDCP coverage during at least one benefit period.
Total number of enrolled members who used CDCP coverage to access care for benefit period 2025 to 2026
| Province and territories | Number of enrolled members with an approved claim |
|---|---|
| Alberta | 262,266 |
| British Columbia | 527,846 |
| Manitoba | 96,221 |
| New Brunswick | 64,892 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 54,595 |
| Northwest Territories/Nunavut/Yukon1 | 1,386 |
| Nova Scotia | 92,910 |
| Ontario | 1,738,262 |
| Prince Edward Island | 13,232 |
| Quebec | 1,054,860 |
| Saskatchewan | 55,649 |
| Total number for benefit period 2025 to 2026 | 3,962,119 |
- 1 For confidentiality purposes due to lower numbers Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon data have been combined.
| Age group | Number of enrolled members with an approved claim |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 448,798 |
| 18 to 64 | 1,690,065 |
| 65 and over | 1,823,256 |
| Total number for benefit period 2025 to 2026 | 3,962,119 |
Total number of enrolled members who used CDCP coverage to access care for benefit period 2024 to 2025
| Province and territories | Number of enrolled members with an approved claim |
|---|---|
| Alberta | 102,386 |
| British Columbia | 277,782 |
| Manitoba | 56,498 |
| New Brunswick | 37,617 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 34,272 |
| Northwest Territories/Nunavut/Yukon1 | 318 |
| Nova Scotia | 56,007 |
| Ontario | 823,561 |
| Prince Edward Island | 6,989 |
| Quebec | 646,628 |
| Saskatchewan | 34,128 |
| Total number for benefit period 2024 to 2025 | 2,076,186 |
- 1 For confidentiality purposes due to lower numbers Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon data have been combined.
Oral health providers participating in the CDCP
| Province and territories | Provider type | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists and dental specialists | Denturist | Independently practicing hygienist | ||
| Alberta | 3,117 | 320 | 254 | 3,691 |
| British Columbia | 4,024 | 253 | 189 | 4,466 |
| Manitoba | 828 | 42 | <10 | N/A2 |
| New Brunswick | 384 | 30 | 46 | 460 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 265 | 20 | 26 | 311 |
| Northwest Territories/Nunavut/Yukon1 | 85 | <10 | <10 | N/A2 |
| Nova Scotia | 606 | 34 | 36 | 676 |
| Ontario | 11,303 | 671 | 961 | 12,933 |
| Prince Edward Island | 83 | <10 | <10 | N/A2 |
| Quebec | 4,859 | 820 | 167 | 5,845 |
| Saskatchewan | 593 | 64 | 11 | 668 |
| Total | 25,611 | 2,230 | 1,703 | 29,541 |
- 1 For confidentiality purposes due to lower numbers Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon data have been combined.
- 2 For confidentiality purposes due to lower numbers for some professions, the combined total is not provided at this time.
- Note: Some oral health providers participating in the CDCP may be providing care in more than one province or territory.
Archived data for previous benefit periods
Health Canada used a different data set for benefit periods 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 to report approved applicants. The archived data reports approved applicants, whereas later benefit period reports show unique enrolled members. This change removes some of the duplication or repeat application activity. For this reason, comparisons between archived and current data should be made with caution.
Approved applicants
Total number of approved applicants by province and territory for benefit period 2025 to 2026
| Provinces and territories | Number of approved applicants |
|---|---|
| Alberta | 465,738 |
| British Columbia | 856,906 |
| Manitoba | 175,930 |
| New Brunswick | 120,600 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 106,513 |
| Northwest Territories/Nunavut/Yukon1 | 3,113 |
| Nova Scotia | 166,383 |
| Ontario | 2,707,790 |
| Prince Edward Island | 22,330 |
| Quebec | 1,828,499 |
| Saskatchewan | 108,857 |
| Total number for benefit period 2025 to 2026 | 6,562,659 |
- 1 For confidentiality purposes due to lower numbers Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon data have been combined.
Total number of approved applicants by province and territory for benefit period 2024 to 2025
| Provinces and territories | Number of approved applicants |
|---|---|
| Alberta | 212,286 |
| British Columbia | 469,301 |
| Manitoba | 107,217 |
| New Brunswick | 81,443 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 64,729 |
| Northwest Territories/Nunavut/Yukon1 | 1,568 |
| Nova Scotia | 106,955 |
| Ontario | 1,311,335 |
| Prince Edward Island | 13,242 |
| Quebec | 1,162,669 |
| Saskatchewan | 71,047 |
| Total number for benefit period 2024 to 2025 | 3,601,792 |
- 1 For confidentiality purposes due to lower numbers Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon data have been combined.