In this third part of our guide to the Canada Dental Benefit, we look at a bunch of Frequently Asked Questions from parents and dental offices on how the benefit will work.

The Canada Dental Benefit has been implemented by the government of Canada to provide some financial support, allowing families to access dental care. It allows parents and guardians to pay for basic dental care for their young children, while the Government continues to develop a long-term Canadian dental care program.

The interim Canada Dental Benefit will provide eligible parents and guardians with up to $650 tax-free per year, per eligible child, for two years, to cover dental expenses for children under 12. This benefit, which will support an estimated 500,000 children, is available to families without access to private dental insurance and with an adjusted family net income under $90,000. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will begin receiving applications and processing payments for the benefit starting December 1, 2022.