The first benefit period ends on June 30, 2023. If your child does not have a dental appointment, you should book one soon. To be eligible for the first benefit period, your child must receive dental care between October 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023.

If your child's appointment occurs on or after July 1, 2023, they may be eligible for the second benefit period.

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.

Depending on your adjusted family net income, a tax-free payment of $260, $390, or $650 is available for each eligible child. This interim dental benefit is only available for 2 periods. You can get a maximum of 2 payments for each eligible child. Benefit payments are administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

The first benefit period is for children under 12 years old as of December 1, 2022 who receive dental care between October 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023.

More information: Canada Dental Benefit - Canada.ca