At discretion of the provinces and territories. Typically not covered, unless deemed medically necessary. However, the interim Canada Dental Benefit is intended to help lower dental costs for eligible families earning less than $90,000 per year. Parents and guardians can apply if the child receiving dental care is under 12 years old and does not have access to a private dental insurance plan. The interim Canada Dental Benefit can be used for any dental care provided by any regulated dental professional. The Canada Dental Benefit is a temporary program and will be available until July 2024. Additionally, Budget 2023 accounted $13 billion over five years, starting in 2023-24, and $4.4 billion ongoing for the implementation of a national dental care plan that will improve access to dental care for all eligible Canadians with family incomes less than $90,000, with no co-pays for those with family incomes under $70,000.